Manager, Risk Independence

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

Job summary

Join KPMG as an Independence Advisor, where you will leverage your expertise in auditor independence rules to support client engagement teams across Canada. Your role will involve managing workflows, consulting on independence issues, and developing policies to ensure compliance. With a focus on audit quality and risk management, you'll collaborate with diverse teams while promoting a culture of integrity and excellence. This position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Potential bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of client service experience in independence, audit, or risk management roles.
• Professional accounting (CPA) or risk qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge in Canadian auditor independence rules.
• Assist in managing review and approval workflows for audit clients.
• Provide consultations on auditor independence issues.

Skills

Research

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

CPA

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 Independence Group helps ensure the firm and its personnel comply with Professional, Regulatory, and KPMG Global (and local country) independence standards. This role focuses on liaising with Partners and Staff across all service lines regarding standards and policies related to independence, including those established by the SEC, PCAOB, CPA Code, and IESBA Code.

What You Will Do

1. Apply technical knowledge and expertise in Canadian, SEC, PCAOB, and IESBA auditor independence rules, along with KPMG policies, to support client engagement teams.
2. Assist in managing the design and implementation of review and approval workflows for assessing service permissibility for audit clients.
3. Use research, critical thinking, and analytical skills to evaluate the firm’s independence and relationships with respect to audit clients.
4. Provide consultations to KPMG partners and teams across Canada on auditor independence issues.
5. Guide client engagement teams in completing independence clearance procedures.
6. Develop and update independence policies, processes, and tools to ensure compliance with global and local requirements.
7. Promote commitment to audit quality, risk management, and independence policies within the firm.
8. Prepare technical alerts, guidance, training materials, and other deliverables for distribution.
9. Supervise team members on independence requests and tasks.
10. Manage projects and identify process improvements.

What You Bring To The Role

1. Minimum five years of client service experience in independence, audit, or risk management roles within a professional services environment.
2. Professional accounting (CPA) or risk qualification.
3. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, diligent, and responsive.
4. Strong research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
5. Initiative and organizational skills.
6. Experience responding to complex inquiries, analyzing data, and documenting findings.
7. Excellent time management and ability to work independently and in teams.
8. Strong business writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
9. Ability to work under deadlines and handle challenging situations confidently.
10. Leadership and relationship management skills, with a focus on coaching and trust-building.
11. Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
12. Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Additional Information

This role requires supporting and collaborating with English-speaking colleagues and documenting risk management findings.

The salary range is $73,000 to $109,500, with potential bonuses. Compensation depends on location, skills, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.

Our Values - The KPMG Way

• Integrity: We do what is right.
• Excellence: We continually learn and improve.
• Courage: We think and act boldly.
• Together: We respect each other and value diversity.
• For Better: We focus on what matters.

KPMG in Canada is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. For support, contact the Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.