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About the Role

Risk Management is responsible for assisting client service and non-client service personnel in understanding and implementing Global and Firm level risk policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and monitoring compliance. The Senior Manager will oversee a significant aspect of RM processes, run ad-hoc projects, and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and apply specialist-level knowledge of auditor independence regulations, including those established by CPA Code of Conduct, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and International Ethics Standards Board of Accountants.
• Interact with partners and firm professionals to provide Independence policy guidance and resolve questions regarding the application of professional Independence standards with respect to personal independence matters, including financial relationships, employment relationships, commercial activities, and certain firm related independence matters, such as business relationships.
• Manage Firm independence processes, including independence clearance, business relationships assessment, permissibility of services review and other ad hoc independence related topics.
• Employ research, critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the Firm’s independence/relationships with respect to existing and prospective audit clients.
• Prepare technical alerts, guidance, training materials and other deliverables for distribution across the Firm.
• Manage projects on an ad hoc and on-going basis; identify process enhancements and improvements.
• Work beyond normal work day or work week to fulfill accountabilities as business needs arise.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of client service experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment, or an independence or risk role.
• A professional accounting qualification or equivalent qualification (CPA preferred).
• A consistent consultancy mindset and problem-solving approach to developing and offering effective solutions for Independence-related business issues.
• Experience responding to complex inquiries, performing research, analyzing data, identifying potential issues, making a decision, and documenting results/findings to support conclusions.
• Ability to apply subject matter specialization to train stakeholders regarding independence policies, processes and information systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to supervise and train less experienced personnel and to manage key relationships with partners and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, to work under pressure and maintain quality.
• Experience in coaching and staff development.
• Written and oral fluency in English.
• Ability to support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues nationally.
• Ability to document Risk Management findings from English speaking colleagues.

Skills

• Ethics
• Independence
• Risk Management
• CPA Code of Conduct
• Securities and Exchange Commission
• Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
• International Ethics Standards Board of Accountants
• Research
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Project Management
• Coaching
• Staff Development

Location

• Ontario
• British Columbia

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior Manager
• Minimum of six years of experience

Education Level

• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent qualification (CPA preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $105,000 to $155,000

Benefits

• Eligible for bonus awards
• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program

About the Company

• KPMG in Canada's people bring unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges.
• KPMG offers a supportive environment to build momentum, develop future skills, and take ownership of one's career.
• Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better.

Equal Opportunity

• KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace.
• A diverse workforce is key to our success.
• We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
• Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process are available.
• KPMG is committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel.
• Adjustments and accommodations are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.
• Requests for adjustments or accommodations can be made at any point throughout the recruitment process.
• Contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778 for support.
• We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes.
• No hiring decisions are made using AI; all decisions are made by hiring managers and recruitment professionals.
• AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments.
• Technology should empower human judgment, not replace it.