Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
Our Vancouver and Calgary offices are looking for a
Consultant to join the Risk Advisory Services team in May 2025. The Consultant can sit in either our Vancouver or Calgary office and will own the following responsibilities:
- Work on a variety of engagements including Internal Audit, Third Party Assurance CSAE 3416/ SSAE 18 (SOC1, SOC2, SOC3), enterprise risk management, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) design and assessment (including SOX 404 and NI 52-109), program evaluation, independent project review, business process enhancement/re-design, and IT general and application controls assessments
- Collaborate with engagement teams to plan timelines, risk assessments, and other documents
- Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future assignments, while ensuring a high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork and informing managers of engagement status
- Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services
- Review, document, evaluate, and test business processes and internal controls in a wide range of environments and industries
- Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and present complex ideas into clear communications
- Ensure high quality client service through daily progress of fieldwork to managers and staff
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
- You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
- You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
- You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
- You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
- You grow your expertise through learning & professional development.
Your Experience And Education
- You have completed an accounting focused post-secondary program or degree, or a related program with a focus on technology.
- You are pursuing your professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.)
- You have 0-1 years of professional experience in a risk advisory or internal audit setting
- You have a strong acumen for information technology and can assess information from an audit perspective
- You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients
- You display strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills
Pay range: 56,000 - 84,000/annum
Earn your CPA Designation
At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
- We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
- We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
- We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
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