Manager, Risk Independence

2 months ago

Toronto, Canada KPMG Full time

Overview:
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.

What you will do:

- Provide assistance in managing the design and implementation process of a review and approval workflow for assessing services permissibility for audit clients;
- 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 engagement acceptance and other independence clearance procedures as required;
- Develop and update independence policies, processes, and tools, including internal risk systems, to ensure we continue to comply with KPMG Global and local requirements as well as implement best practices;
- 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;
- Supervise team members on independence requests and other assigned tasks;
- Manage projects on an ad hoc and on-going basis and identify process enhancements and improvements.

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.

What you bring to this role:

- Minimum of five years of client service experience in an independence, audit or risk management role; in a professional services firm or similar environment
- A professional accounting (CPA) or risk qualification
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, diligent and ability to respond promptly and professionally to all requests and inquiries;
- Takes initiative and has strong organizational skills;
- 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 time management skills with an ability to prioritize, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team;
- 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 high level confidence in dealing with senior executives and challenging situations;
- Demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills with a focus on coaching, building trust, and driving team results;
- Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
- This position requires written and oral fluency in English

**KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information**

The expected base salary range for this position is $69,000 to $110,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

**Providing you with the support you need to be at your best**

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

Our Values, The KPMG Way:
**Integrity**, we do what is right | **Excellence**, we never stop learning and improving | **Courage**, we think and act boldly | **Together**, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | **For Better**, we do what matters

**Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process**

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page.

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