Senior Analyst, Audit Quality & Risk Management (20 Months Contract)

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Analyst for Audit Quality & Risk Management. The role involves supporting the planning and execution of quality performance reviews and managing audit risk projects. Candidates should have post-secondary education, minimum 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in various data analysis tools. This is a hybrid position based in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience in audit or audit risk management is an asset.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

Responsibilities

• Support effective planning and execution of the QPR program.
• Review information in internal monitoring systems.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation.
• Manage queries related to the QPR program.
• Generate reports from internal monitoring and risk assessment systems.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Power Query

Power Pivot

DAX

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you will 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 Audit Quality and Risk Management group (AQ&RM) is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Senior Analyst, Audit Quality & Risk Management. The AQ&RM group helps ensure the Firm and its personnel are in compliance with Professional, Regulatory, and KPMG risk management policies and procedures. The Senior Analyst, AQ&RM role will primarily focus on risk and audit quality activities associated with the effective execution of the Firm’s internal monitoring program for audit, assurance and accounting advisory services engagements – Quality Performance Reviews (QPR). The individual will also be involved in other related risk management projects and initiatives that drive audit quality and provide reliable monitoring information to key stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position.

What you will do

• Provide support to the Manager, AQ&RM in ensuring the effective planning, execution, analysis and reporting of results associated with the Firm’s QPR program. This includes activities relating to the maintenance of databases to facilitate the selection of engagement leaders and engagements for review in the program as well as assignment and scheduling of reviews.
• Review information documented in internal monitoring systems and validate completeness and accuracy based on reliable information sources.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and make recommendations for process improvements to support the effective operation of controls as part of the Firm’s system of quality control.
• Monitor functional mailboxes and respond to basic queries relating to the QPR program, escalating more complex ones to the appropriate individuals and in a timely manner.
• Manage and maintain key automated flows and application that are integral to the QPR process, including those that drive collaboration between reviewers and engagement teams, provide seamless access to authorized individuals involved in the reviews and promote robust documentation of key controls.
• Apply pre-defined criteria in determining training requirements for QPR review teams and collaborate with the learning management team in ensuring training assignment and monitoring on a consistent basis throughout the review cycle.
• Generate reports from internal monitoring and risk assessment systems and apply various data analysis techniques in analyzing and presenting the data for use in the QPR program.
• Provide support in ensuring timely and accurate communication with various stakeholders who are key to the QPR process and across several geographical and business units.
• Leverage available technology and artificial intelligence application to drive consistency and efficiency in performing key risk management tasks.

What you bring to the role

• Post‑secondary education, preferably in a business‑related field.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience is required. Experience in audit or audit risk management is an asset.
• High aptitude to learning new systems/technology and equipped with advanced Microsoft Office and other data analysis skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Power Query, Power Pivot and DAX (VLOOKUP, pivot table etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to generate high quality deliverables, respond to inquiries with professionalism and maintain elevated level of confidentiality.
• Must be highly organized, possess strong project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English‑speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment.

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

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

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.