Manager, Disputes & Investigations

KPMG•Toronto, ON

About The Position

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. KPMG Forensic helps uncover the facts and create clarity when people and organizations do not agree, or where financial and business behaviour does not comply with expectations. Our professionals can offer support after an incident to help our clients investigate allegations of fraud and misconduct, quantify losses in a commercial dispute, provide expert witness services, and recover damages. We also get involved before any incident has occurred - to help address exploitable weaknesses in corporate processes and systems. Our national team includes investigative accountants, business valuators, analysts, forensic technology experts, former police officers and others with specialized skills. KPMG Forensic is hiring experienced Managers to join our GTA practice. This specialized group will give you a unique opportunity to apply and further develop your litigation and forensic and investigative accounting skills. The variety of assignments will provide you with exposure to many interesting and challenging situations.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience including 2-4 years in a forensic role and 2+ years of assurance/audit experience.
Chartered Professional Accountant designation required.
Business degree required.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Effective troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze large amounts of information.
Excellent computer skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access).

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analytics, SQL database or eDiscovery software such as Relativity is an asset.
Chartered Business Valuator designation, CA∙IFA designation and Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) credential are assets.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Partners in providing client service and carrying out the day-to-day field work on a variety of assignments.
Achieving quality and timeliness of working papers and deliverables.
Managing several engagements at one time.
Performing detailed and often complex financial analysis.
Assisting with interviews of individuals who have knowledge of, or are allegedly involved in, fraud or misconduct or other engagement related matters.
Preparing file documentation and ensuring appropriate document management.
Assisting with the preparation of written reports summarizing our procedures and findings.
Assisting in establishing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring timely billing and collections, etc.
Assisting the Partners in new client evaluation, engagement acceptance and related risk management practices.
Some supervision of junior employees on engagements and administrative projects.
Sharing in the administrative tasks related to the operation of KPMG Forensic.
Actively participating in marketing and business development at a Senior Manager level, this will include developing your professional network, attending networking events, writing articles, preparing and delivering presentations and other activities to raise your profile within the business community.
Out of town travel in Canada or internationally on short notice will arise occasionally and may possibly involve extended travel periods.