Senior Consultant - Governance, Risk and Compliance (ICFR – 52-109/SOX 404)

KPMG LLP Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Ottawa seeks a Senior Consultant to support internal controls over financial reporting. Responsibilities include managing engagements, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with client teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a CPA designation, and 3-5 years of related experience. This role offers a hybrid work environment and fosters an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Supportive professional environment

Inclusive workplace policies

Opportunities for further education

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with a public accounting firm or within industry.
• Experience in risk and controls, NI 52-109 ICFR, and SOX 404.
• CPA designation with a desire for further education.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead planning and execution of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Conduct research and interviews, identify key risks and document processes.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Economics

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 Risk Services - Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals provide a range of risk advisory services to organizations including internal audits, internal control advisory services, enterprise risk management support, assessments of third-party relationships, regulatory compliance, governance reviews and sustainability initiatives. We analyze and assess an organization’s business risks and related processes and systems to help management understand and address business objectives, requirements, risks, controls, and identify improvement opportunities. Our professionals bring both deep technical and industry experience.

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our growing Ottawa GRCS practice at a Senior Consultant level. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and reporting for engagements, working both as part of larger engagement teams and individually with guidance and review from more senior professionals.

#Hybrid

What you will do

• You will be joining an experienced team and will primarily assist and lead the planning and execution of internal controls over financial reporting projects (ICFR – 52-109/SOX 404), and support other projects within internal audit, risk management, and evaluation.
• Leading client interviews and discussions, conducting research and walkthroughs, reviewing documentation, identifying key risks, developing relevant documentation such as process flows/narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), etc
• Identifying process and control gaps and providing recommendations for improvement based on the client\'s specific business processes and circumstances, as well as industry leading practices
• You will demonstrate your proven communication skills by providing your business expertise through conversations, email and detailed summaries and reports
• Successfully managing multiple client engagements simultaneously, varying in size, scope, and complexity
• Reviewing the deliverables prepared by junior team members to support growth, development, and quality

What you bring to the role

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college/university in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or other relevant program
• CPA designated and you aspire to pursue further relevant education and designations if applicable (e.g. CISA, CRMA)
• You have 3-5 years’ experience with a public accounting firm or within industry and have experience in risk and controls, NI 52-109 ICFR, and SOX 404
• You are familiar with using data analytics to assist with the planning, delivery, and reporting of engagements

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.