Manager, Risk Independence

KPMG Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Risk Independence to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with independence standards and regulations, providing expert guidance to partners and teams across Canada. You'll leverage your extensive experience in audit and risk management to enhance client engagement processes and develop best practices. With a focus on integrity and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in independence, audit, or risk management.
• Strong research and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Apply independence rules and policies to support client engagement.
• Develop and update independence policies and tools.

Skills

Client Service Experience

Research Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Business Writing

Leadership Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA)

Risk Management Qualification

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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 Independence Group helps ensure the firm and its personnel are in compliance with Professional, Regulatory, and KPMG Global (and local country) independence standards. This role highly focuses on liaison with Partners and Staff from all lines of service about the application of standards and policies pertaining to independence, including those established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), CPA Code of Professional Conduct (CPA Code), and the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accounts (IESBA Code).

What You Will Do

• Apply technical knowledge and subject matter expertise in Canadian, SEC, PCAOB and IESBA auditor independence rules, as well as KPMG Global and local country independence policies to support client engagement teams.
• 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 ongoing compliance with KPMG Global and local requirements and to 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 ongoing 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 The 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 able to respond promptly and professionally to all requests and inquiries.
• Strong research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual frameworks to new and unique situations.
• 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. The successful candidate will support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues and document findings accordingly.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $73,000 to $109,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The final salary depends on location, skills, competencies, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments or accommodations can be requested at any point. For support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales