Job Description

Specialisterne is recruiting!
Specialisterne works with businesses in Canada and the US to hire neurodivergent employees. We connect qualified neurodivergent candidates to employment opportunities in numerous industries and sectors.
This program is only available for individuals who self-identify as being autistic or neurodivergent. For Specialisterne, this includes self-identification with the following:

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  Autism (including Asperger\xe2\x80\x99s and PDD-NOS)
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Learning Disability (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
• Intellectual Disability
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Tourette Syndrome.

Employees with a different perspective or an alternative communication style contribute to dynamic, innovative and productive workplaces. Yet because of standard recruitment processes and management practices, many autistic or neurodivergent job seekers face systemic barriers to accessing and maintaining employment. Our process is designed to tackle these barriers, creating opportunities for job seekers to showcase their skills and abilities.
Specialisterne Canada is proud to partner with KPMG on a Neurodiversity Hiring Initiative.
KPMG provides consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax services to Canadians, inspiring confidence, empowering change, and driving innovation. Guided by their core values, KPMG employs nearly 8,000 people in over 40 locations across Canada, serving private- and public- sector clients. KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top employers and one of the best places to work in the country.
Descriptions of the roles are provided below. Applications must be submitted in full no later than DEADLINE Role Description
KPMG Audit Associate Full-Time Target Start Date: August 2023 Hybrid in Toronto 7 hours per day (8 during busy season)
Core Tasks:

• Preparing audit working papers for specific areas such as cash, revenue, etc. using prior year files as a guide
• Taking client information and support and reconcile back to their financial statements/trial balances
• Verifying that the financial records are true and accurate and ensuring the data reconciles back to the information. The candidate\xe2\x80\x99s job would be to obtain transaction details for various areas, select samples, and obtain support from the client to verify and agree that it is correct (receipts, invoice all line up etc.)
• Preparing and sending third- party confirmations for various areas in the file (i.e. cash, receivables, etc.) to confirm the accuracy of the client\xe2\x80\x99s records. Once the confirmations are obtained, the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s job would be to tie out the numbers to financial statements/trial balances. Organizing and preparing the client data for analysis

Qualifications General Skills and Abilities

• Highly motivated and a strong team player to collaborate on the completion of projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear
• Being driven to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and development opportunities.
• Working hard and smart to meet demands at key times of pressure for the final deliverable to the client.
• Demonstrated commitment to your continued professional development and learning to stay on top of ongoing internal training modules

Digital and Technical Skills

• Between Basic and Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel
• Between Basic and Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word
• Experience navigating emails and scheduling calendars with Microsoft Outlook

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  How Specialisterne defines skill levels:

• Basic - I can do this in simple situations with close or extensive guidance
• Between Basic and Intermediate
• Intermediate - I can do this in most situations, with occasional guidance
• Between Intermediate and Expert
• Expert - I can do this in exceptionally difficult situations with no guidance and I can be a key resource for others.

Education/Knowledge

• A degree or diploma in Accounting or Business Administration OR a degree or diploma and relevant work experience in an Accounting role
• An interest in pursuing a career in accounting (Not for CPA Candidates)
  • Nice to have (but not required):
  • Knowledge or understanding of basic accounting principles including journal entries and debits and credits

Additional Information
Here\xe2\x80\x99s how frequently the following types of communication and interaction are required to perform the job:

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  Oral communication: Daily
• Email communication: Hourly
• Instant messaging: Daily
• Telephone Communication: Weekly
• Video communication: Weekly
• Interacting with supervisors: Daily
• Interacting with peers: Daily
• Interacting with customers: Daily
• Selling or influencing others: N/A
• Training or teaching others: N/A

Here\xe2\x80\x99s what can be stressful on the job:

• Client interaction can be stressful for some candidates as every client is different
• Teams will work virtually (hybrid environment), so some people may find it lonely or difficult to learn in this environment, and may not feel comfortable reaching out for help.
• Due to a high volume workload at certain times of the year, time management is essential.
• Working in KPMG\xe2\x80\x99s matrix-structured organization can but intimidating when working with many managers and supervisors overseeing your work.

Here\xe2\x80\x99s what is attractive about the company/role:

• The Financial Institutions team has the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in financial services
• Flexible Medical and dental benefits, ability to pick what you need
• Summer Splash days (additional days off in the summer reviewed annually)
• Subsidized mental health benefit
• Pension plan, including employer matching
• Performance manager/coaching program

Workplace Support:

• Specialisterne and our employer partners are committed to providing inclusive onboarding experiences and supporting new employees as they learn on the job
• All new hires continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Manager for their first twelve weeks on the job

The Recruitment Process
To be considered for this position, you won\xe2\x80\x99t be interviewed by the employer. Instead, here\xe2\x80\x99s how it works:

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  Apply to the job. This will involve completing an online questionnaire as well as submitting their resume to Specialisterne USA.
• Join our talent pool (if you haven\xe2\x80\x99t already): Complete a talent pool questionnaire and a \xe2\x80\x9cWorkplace Skills Inventory\xe2\x80\x9d (about your situation, job skills and how you work best), and a pre-employment assessment (this is an additional way to show your job skills/abilities instead of interviewing).
• Create a job-specific Candidate Profile: If you meet the qualifications of the role, our talent acquisition team will give you access to your Candidate Profile. You will use it to answer job specific questions and/or complete a work sample exercise to showcase your skills for this role. This is what employers will use instead of using your resume or interviewing you.
• Meet with a Specialisterne facilitator. After you have completed your Candidate Profile, a Specialisterne facilitator will book a thirty minute meeting with you to discuss your application.

Next steps:

• The employer will review compatible Candidate Profiles to select the best candidate for their job.
• Then, selected candidates will have an opportunity to meet with the hiring manager so that they have an opportunity to learn a little more about you, and you have an opportunity to learn a little more about the job

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