Senior Consultant, Technology Assurance (IT Audit)

KPMG International; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards program

Job summary

KPMG Canada is seeking a Senior IT Audit Consultant in Vancouver to guide IT Assurance projects for Financial Services, Technology and Telecom, and Mining clients. You will manage engagements, mentor junior staff, and deliver IT audit and attestation services with a strong focus on controls testing.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years IT audit experience, CPA/CA/CISA/CISSP designations, and ability to work independently or in teams. Hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science required, ideally with accounting.
• Designation CPA/CA/CISA/CISSP preferred.
• 1–2 years IT Audit experience in a large consulting practice.
• Familiar with CSAE 3416/SSAE 18 audits and IT controls testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audit procedures (risk assessments, ITGCs, IT application controls) for financial statement audits.
• Perform IT internal audit and third-party attestation engagements (CSAE 3416/SSAE 18/SOC 1).
• Plan, manage, and complete IT Audit tasks; liaise with client and KPMG teams; document IT controls and processes.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients in written and verbal form; prepare reports and deliverables.
• Guide field engagement teams and coach junior staff.
• Support knowledge sharing, training, HR initiatives, and practice management activities.

Skills

IT Audit experience

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science

CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP designation

Tools

CSA E 3416

SSAE 18

SOC 1

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Technology Assurance Services practice provides clients with a range of Advisory and Assurance services focused on strengthening business resilience, managing business risks, and catalyzing business performance. Our value is in applying and integrating our wide range of technology, business, advisory, assurance, and risk management expertise to specific business and management problems.

KPMG’s Technology Assurance services assist our clients to effectively identify, evaluate, and manage the broad range of opportunities, risks, controls, and compliance requirements associated with their use of and reliance on technology-enabled processes, services, and solutions, whether developed and operated in-house or provided by third parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services.

Our Technology Assurance Services team is growing, and we are looking for Senior Consultants to join our team in Vancouver. The Technology Assurance 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.

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 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 or currently pursuing.
• Completion of one or a combination of the following designations: CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP.
• 1-2 years of combined relevant experience in IT Audit (internal and/or external audit) within a large consulting practice.
• 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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KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $65,500 to $102,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.