Manager, Risk Independence

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada KPMG Full time

Overview:


At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Opportunity

What you will do:

  • Employ research, critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the firm's Independence and relationships with respect to its existing and prospective audit clients;
  • Provide consultations to KPMG partners and teams across Canada on auditor independence issues related to firm independence matters;
  • Provide guidance to client engagement teams in the completion of client acceptance and other independence procedures;
  • Develop and update independence policies, processes, and tools, to ensure we continue to comply with KPMG Global and local requirements as well as implement best practices;
  • Assist with the development of risk management and independence training courses;
  • Promote and demonstrate commitment to audit quality, risk management and independence processes and policies within the firm;
  • Assist with preparing technical alerts, guidance, training materials and other deliverables for distribution across the firm;
  • Manage projects on an ad hoc and ongoing basis, and identify process enhancements and improvements.

What you bring to this role:

  • Minimum of five years of client service experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment, or in an independence or risk role, preferred but not required
  • CPA designation or equivalent qualification (legal experience) is preferred, but not required
  • Experience in responding to complex inquiries, performing research, analyzing data and identifying potential issues, arriving at conclusions, and documenting results/findings to support conclusions
  • Excellent business writing and communication skills, with a great attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables
  • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment, with a high level of confidence in dealing with senior executives and challenging situations
  • Experience and proven ability to manage team members and projects successfully, and direct the work of others

Keys to your success
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