Senior Consultant - Technology Risk Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join KPMG's Technology Risk Services as a Senior Consultant focusing on internal controls. Leverage your expertise to execute projects, assess risks, and engage with clients. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, KPMG is the place for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, information security.
• Knowledge in IT audit, general controls testing.
• Industry-recognized designations/certifications considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess IT controls, conduct stakeholder interviews.
• Develop risk remediation, manage multiple client engagements.
• Communicate findings and provide technical expertise.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce or related discipline

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 practice offers a range of technology general and application controls advice is expanding to meet a growing demand. We are seeking a talented individual at the Senior Consultant level to join KPMG’s technology risk group with a focus on internal controls.

You will work on key client engagements documenting IT controls, testing the design and operating effectiveness of those controls and assessing deficiencies and assisting clients with remediation efforts to improve their control environments.

What you will do

• Execute day-to-day activities on projects such as assessing IT controls, conducting stakeholder interviews, developing risk remediation
• Simultaneously work on multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity
• Provide technical expertise and translate subject matter specifics into business language
• Communicate (written and verbal) findings, recommendations and other deliverables to clients including technical and business communication to management through the preparation of reports, presentations, analyses and other deliverables
• Lead and contribute to other practice initiatives, including knowledge sharing, training and other activities

What you bring to the role

• Immediate and frequent travel to the US is required, which requires the successful candidate to obtain the necessary work authorization.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline
• Senior Consultant: 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, information security, privacy, IT audit, internal controls or related roles or an interest thereof
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is required:
• Threat and risk assessments
• IT audit, general controls testing and application controls testing
• Information security strategy and transformation programs
• Cloud security and architecture
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Information privacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment
• Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills
• Industry-recognized designations/certifications would be an asset or in the progress of or interest in pursuing, including:
• CISA
• CPA
• ISSP, CISM, or CRISC.

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.