Engagement Management Coordinator

KPMG LLP Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm in Canada is looking for an Engagement Management Coordinator to support business leadership with detailed analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, at least 5 years of experience in billing or finance, and excellent skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This role requires collaboration with various internal teams, making strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Experience at a professional services firm is an asset.
• Ability to conduct regular and ad hoc reporting and analyses.
• Knowledge of compliance with local office policies.

Responsibilities

• Process Engagement Management related transactions within the IBS.
• Conduct reporting and analyses for client accounts.
• Liaise and coordinate with internal teams to solve problems.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Minimum 5 years of experience in billing or finance

Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel

Technology savvy with ability to learn new software

Flexible and adaptable with strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

IBS (SAP)

Job description

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

The Engagement Management Coordinator role supports business leadership in achieving key business metrics with a focus on engagement management through detailed analysis, reporting, and processing of complex transactions using IBS (SAP) to ensure the firm’s leadership has the most accurate and relevant financial information to properly evaluate the performance of their respective business units.

What you will do

• Be responsible for processing Engagement Management related transactions within the IBS environment, including engagement code closeouts, ERP adjustments, gain and loss realization, bill allocations, and A/R write-offs
• Conduct regular and ad hoc reporting and analyses with respect to client accounts, including monthly chargeable hours by client, monthly billings by client, etc.
• Regularly review daily reporting information to ensure compliance with local office policies with respect to minimum ERPs, closeouts with large impacts, large unbilled WIP, report findings to Partners and Managers with appropriate follow-up
• Prepare billing summary by client
• Conduct various analyses with respect to significant client accounts
• Regularly review Engagement Code setups to ensure correct coding has been used (i.e., BA, profit centre, partner)
• Assist the Business Unit Leaders and Partners with periodic WIP and A/R valuations
• Liaise and coordinate with various internal teams (Risk, IBS implementation, Partner Administrative Assistants, Billing Specialists, A/R, A/P, Financial Analysts) to solve problems within the IBS environment as it relates to engagement setup and delivery
• Be a source of reference for Partners, Billing Specialists and Partner Administrative Assistants with respect to IBS and HANA Reports, as well as new and existing financial management tools

What you bring to the role

• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in billing or finance.
• Previous working experience at a professional services firm is an asset.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Technology savy with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Working knowledge of IBS is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable with strong interpersonal and client service skills.

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

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.