Proofreader

Job description

KPMG Professionals Are...

Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other.

A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics:

·  Strong work ethic
·  Thrive on challenges
·  Dedicated to providing outstanding client service.Position Summary

KPMG currently has an opportunity for an experienced proofreader.

The proofreader is responsible for ensuring that all assignments received are prepared with accuracy and timeliness. In order to support our clients we operate extended hours during our busier months ofFebruary to June each year.
There is a need for all department staff to be flexible during busy periods. As a result overtime may be required from time to time.

Role and Responsibilities

·  Proofreading financial statements (and other financial documents):Reading typed copy to working papers, checking note references and additions.
·  Checking spelling, punctuation, verb tense and sentence structure.

·  Ensuring application of KPMG style and format.

·  Reviewing interrelationships within financial statements and checking for consistency.

·  Provide value-added feedback to professional staff regarding financial statements and other financial documents.

·  Communicate effectively with department staff and KPMG professional staff regarding completion and other assignment related issues.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Skills & Qualifications

·  A minimum of 3 years experience as a proofreader
·  Perfectly bilingual (French /English)
·  Attention to detail and numerical aptitude.
·  Able to work independently (with minimal supervision) as well as part of a team environment.
·  Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
·  Good problem solving skills.
·  Able to work effectively and accurately in time constrained situations.
·  Financial statement knowledge.
·  Exceptional written and verbal competency, in both languages.
·  Goodknowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Location Montréal, QC ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Administrative Support Service Line Client Administration ,Industry Not Applicable