Senior Manager – System of Quality Management

KPMG Canada; Perth; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Ontario is seeking a Senior Manager for the System of Quality Management. The role involves managing audit quality initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting a team. Candidates should have significant audit experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $86,000 to $150,000 and is full-time, based on-site.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Equal opportunity employer policies

Flexible adjustments and accommodations

Qualifications

• CPA with at least 7 years of audit experience (or other relevant professional experience).
• Experience with the design and implementation of internal controls (i.e., SoQM, SOX, ICFR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information.
• Effective communication skills, capable of leading meetings, trainings, and discussions with senior audiences.
• Ability to prepare clear, effective meeting materials in PowerPoint, utilizing charts and visuals.
• Experience managing large projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and support projects within structured frameworks to ensure compliance.
• Ability to challenge process design and foster continuous improvement.
• Empathy and the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Self-starter with initiative to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with technology to develop efficient solutions (experience with PowerBI is an asset).
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the Firm's processes, policies, and controls.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across the firm.
• Understand and interpret the application of professional standards related to SoQM including ISQM1 and the PCAOB QC1000 standard.
• Apply KPMG's Global SoQM methodology to deliver required aspects of the program.
• Work with business owners and stakeholders to design detailed controls and procedures.
• Support the business in understanding SoQM requirements and necessary improvements.
• Manage regular interactions with process owners and control operators.
• Prepare summary materials to report on SoQM to key stakeholders.
• Support other SoQM team members in understanding and applying SoQM requirements.
• Take initiative in solving problems and recommending solutions.
• Proactively communicate with team members and individuals across the organization.
• Utilize data management skills to summarize important information and develop reports.

Job description

Senior Manager – System of Quality Management

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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.

The System of Quality Management (SoQM) team is an integral part of KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice. SoQM is a priority initiative and is critical in driving and improving audit quality. This includes:

1. Identifying and assessing risks within the Firm and its processes.
2. Working with stakeholders across the business to develop solutions to address those risks including designing controls.
3. Supporting the business with the effective implementation of processes and controls.

The Senior Manager SoQM plays a lead role in delivering various aspects of the SoQM program, including coaching and supervising other members of the SoQM team. This role involves collaborating regularly with leaders and stakeholders across the firm, as well as members of the KPMG Global SoQM team and others across the KPMG Network. This is a highly visible role that requires a mix of technical acumen, team leadership skills, and problem solving. The person must be creative and comfortable developing effective solutions in a dynamic environment.

What You Will Do

1. Develop an understanding of the Firm’s processes, policies, and controls.
2. Build relationships with internal stakeholders across the firm.
3. Understand and interpret the application of professional standards related to SoQM including ISQM1 and the PCAOB QC1000 standard.
4. Apply KPMG’s Global SoQM methodology to deliver required aspects of the program.
5. Work with business owners and stakeholders to design detailed controls and procedures.
6. Support the business in understanding SoQM requirements and necessary improvements.
7. Manage regular interactions with process owners and control operators.
8. Prepare summary materials to report on SoQM to key stakeholders.
9. Support other SoQM team members in understanding and applying SoQM requirements.
10. Take initiative in solving problems and recommending solutions.
11. Proactively communicate with team members and individuals across the organization.
12. Utilize data management skills to summarize important information and develop reports.

What You Bring To The Role

1. CPA with at least 7 years of audit experience (or other relevant professional experience).
2. Experience with the design and implementation of internal controls (i.e., SoQM, SOX, ICFR).
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information.
4. Effective communication skills, capable of leading meetings, trainings, and discussions with senior audiences.
5. Ability to prepare clear, effective meeting materials in PowerPoint, utilizing charts and visuals.
6. Experience managing large projects with multiple stakeholders.
7. Ability to lead and support projects within structured frameworks to ensure compliance.
8. Ability to challenge process design and foster continuous improvement.
9. Empathy and the ability to provide constructive challenge.
10. Self-starter with initiative to meet deadlines.
11. Proficiency with technology to develop efficient solutions (experience with PowerBI is an asset).
12. Proven ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
13. Organized, detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues and stakeholders at KPMG.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range

The expected base salary range for this position is $86,000 to $150,000, potentially eligible for bonuses. Salary within this range will depend on location, skills, competencies, and qualifications. KPMG also offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity — doing what is right | Excellence — continuous learning and improvement | Courage — thinking and acting boldly | Together — respecting each other and embracing diversity | For Better — doing what matters

KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and bring their whole selves to work.

Adjustments and accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Candidates can request adjustments at any stage by contacting KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

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