Volunteer Opportunity: Licensed Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA Firm – Non-Profit & Charity Accounting

Job summary

Conduct an annual independent audit, prepare audited financial statements, and present findings to the Board of Directors. Prepare and file the charity’s annual T3010 return and inspect donated-goods records and inventory during an on-site warehouse loading.

Job details

Pro Bono Opportunity | Charitable Rates Considered | Greater Toronto Area (GTA) About Smiles Foundation Smiles Foundation is a Canadian registered charity dedicated to improving access to dental care and oral health education for underserved communities in the Dominican Republic. Our mission is to empower children and communities through active living, oral care, primary health education, food security, vocational training, and programs that expand opportunity, uphold dignity, and create brighter futures. As part of our humanitarian operations, we collect donated dental equipment, supplies, and other essential materials in Canada and coordinate their shipment to the Dominican Republic. About the Opportunity We are currently seeking a Licensed Public Accountant (CPA) or a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) firm specializing in non-profit and charity accounting to provide professional accounting and independent auditing services. The selected professional or firm will help strengthen our organization's financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and accountability while supporting our humanitarian mission. Scope of Services The selected professional or firm would be responsible for: 1. Independent Financial Audit Conducting an annual independent audit of Smiles Foundation's financial records and operations. Preparing an independent auditor's report in accordance with applicable Canadian auditing standards. Preparing annual audited financial statements. Presenting the audited financial statements and key findings to the Board of Directors. 2. Annual Charity Information Return (T3010) Preparing and filing the annual T3010 Registered Charity Information Return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Supporting compliance with applicable Canadian registered charity reporting requirements. 3. Donations-in-Kind Verification Conducting an annual on-site inspection at our warehouse in Scarborough, Ontario, during the scheduled loading of donated dental equipment, supplies, and other humanitarian materials into shipping containers. Reviewing relevant inventory documentation and supporting records for donated goods. Providing professional observations or recommendations regarding the documentation and reporting of donations-in-kind, as appropriate. Professional Qualifications We welcome applications from: Licensed Public Accountants (CPAs) authorized to perform public accounting and assurance engagements in Ontario. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) firms with experience serving Canadian registered charities and non-profit organizations. Independent auditors and audit firms with expertise in charitable financial reporting. Professionals familiar with CRA reporting requirements, including the T3010. Accountants with experience in donations-in-kind, inventory valuation, and international humanitarian operations. Compensation Pro Bono Professional Services Preferred | Charitable Rates Considered We are primarily seeking professionals or firms willing to contribute their expertise on a pro bono basis. However, we are also open to discussing reasonable, charity-preferred professional fees. Why Support Smiles Foundation? By contributing your professional expertise, you will help: Strengthen financial transparency and accountability within a Canadian registered charity. Support compliance with Canadian charitable reporting requirements. Improve financial oversight of international humanitarian donation operations. Help ensure donated resources are properly documented and responsibly managed. Make a meaningful contribution to programs benefiting underserved children and communities in the Dominican Republic. Interested in Supporting Us? We would love to connect with qualified professionals or accounting firms interested in supporting our mission. Please contact dgallardo@smilesfoundation.org with a brief introduction, your relevant professional experience, and your availability. Learn more about our mission: https://smilesfoundation.org/ Smiles Foundation Registered Canadian Charity No. 86854 4362 RR0001

What you’ll do

Conduct an annual independent audit, prepare audited financial statements, and present findings to the Board of Directors. Prepare and file the charity’s annual T3010 return and inspect donated-goods records and inventory during an on-site warehouse loading.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed public accountants authorized to perform public accounting and assurance engagements in Ontario, or CPA firms with relevant experience. Experience with registered charities and non-profits, CRA T3010 reporting, donations-in-kind, inventory valuation, or international humanitarian operations is sought.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Independent Auditing
• Non-Profit Accounting
• Charity Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Canadian Auditing Standards
• T3010 Filing
• CRA Compliance
• Donations-in-Kind Verification
• Inventory Valuation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Documentation
• Board Reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Logistics