Ottawa and Kanata Offices - Opportunities in Audit - Full-Time - Fall 2027

About the position

KPMG in Canada is seeking undergraduate business, commerce, accounting, and finance students pursuing their CPA designation to join their Audit Practice in the Ottawa and Kanata offices as Full-Time hires in Fall 2027. As a member of the audit and assurance team, you will work directly with leading companies, understand their processes, and help them meet evolving financial reporting standards and regulations. KPMG serves a variety of clients across different industries, including public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes doing work that matters, fostering a community that values difference and supports employee growth, and providing lifelong learning opportunities. New hires will be enrolled in KPMG’s CPA Training Program. The role offers opportunities across geographies and industries, with personalized on-the-job training and support from performance managers to ensure continuous growth. Remote work and travel opportunities are available, along with 50 personal care hours beyond vacation time.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with some of today's leading companies.
  • Understand client processes.
  • Help clients meet evolving financial reporting standards and regulations.
  • Engage with public, private, and not-for-profit clients.
  • Advance learning and development goals through personalized on-the-job training.
  • Collaborate with peers, mentors, and leaders.
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and experimentation.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate business, commerce, accounting, and finance students.
  • Pursuing CPA designation.
  • Strong academic record.
  • Committed to achieving Canadian CPA designation.
  • Working to obtain CPA required pre-requisite courses at post-secondary institution.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships and establish strong internal and external relationships.
  • Ability to develop and motivate others, engage others, instill confidence, and coach people.
  • Ability to take opportunities to learn and adapt, use insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges.
  • Ability to drive quality, deliver high-quality results, and exceptional service.
  • Must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Strive to make a meaningful and positive difference alongside peers.
  • Work collaboratively and with innovation at the forefront.
  • Passionate about being involved in local community and post-secondary institution.
  • Proven ability to achieve personal and professional success.
  • Curious as you learn emerging practices and technologies.

Benefits

  • CPA Training Program
  • Remote work opportunities
  • Travel program opportunities
  • 50 personal care hours beyond vacation time
  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program
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