Manager - Technology Risk Services - IT Assurance

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Manager in Technology Risk Services in Toronto. You'll lead IT audit procedures and guide junior staff while ensuring compliance and quality in financial reporting. This role offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive success in various industries, including Financial Services and Telecom.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit.
• Strong understanding of IT Integrated Audits and controls-based audits.

Responsibilities

• Conducting IT audit procedures and internal audit engagements.
• Managing IT Audit project tasks and communicating findings.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Unix

Linux

AS400

Mainframe

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.

Our Technology Risk Services team is growing, and we are looking for Managers to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Services practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on guiding IT Assurance based services to clients in the Financial Services, Technology and Telecom, and in the Energy and Mining space. They will be involved with managing engagements and training and guiding our junior staff, including new campus hires.

Learn more about KPMG Technology Risk Consultinghere.

What you will do

• Conducting IT audit procedures (e.g., IT risk assessments, General IT Controls, IT Application Controls, large System Implementations and Data Conversions) in support of financial statement audits and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Conducting IT internal audit and third-party attestation engagements such as CSAE 3416 / SSAE 18 / SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports.
• Planning, managing, and completing IT Audit project tasks including liaising with client and KPMG teams; collecting, testing, and exploring information; documenting and evaluating IT processes, controls, policies, strategies; and performing detailed quality assurance review and feedback on the work of others.
• Communicating (written and verbal) findings and recommendations to the client including technical and business communication to management through the preparation of reports and analyses; preparation of advisory and assurance reports and related deliverables.
• Guiding field engagement teams as well as coaching junior staff members.
• Influencing and contributing to other practice initiatives, including but not limited to knowledge sharing, training, HR initiatives, and practice management activities.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business or Computer Science degree required, ideally with a major in accounting.
• Completion of one or a combination of the following designations: CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined relevant experience in IT Audit (internal and/or external audit) within a large consulting practice.
• Strong understanding and experience with IT Integrated Audits and controls-based audits (e.g., CSAE 3416 or SSAE 18) is required.
• Experience with the identification and or evaluation of process level controls in large system transformation projects involving SAP and or Oracle.
• Experience in the testing of controls in different IT environments, like SAP, Oracle, Unix, Linux, AS400, Mainframe, etc.
• Experience within an external audit practice auditing client in the Financial Services, Technology and Telecom, and Mining industry.
• Ability to work both, with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills being able to express insights, both written and orally.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organization and investigative skills.
• Strong understanding of business risks and audit risks.
• Have a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm, and drive.
  
  

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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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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.