Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance Services / Internal Audit

KPMG•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

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 Risk Services - Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals provide a range of risk advisory services to organizations including internal control advisory services, internal audit, enterprise risk management support, assessments of third-party relationships, regulatory compliance, governance reviews and sustainability initiatives. The successful candidate will play a lead role in executing on the strategic business plan to grow market share, and leading a team of professionals dedicated to servicing internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), initial public offering (IPO) market for key sectors such as Technology, Media and Telecom, Financial Institutions, Industrial Markets, and other high growth sectors in delivering governance, risk and compliance services. We are looking for a dynamic self-starter, with demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience in internal controls over financial reporting, internal audit, enterprise risk and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or similar education in a relevant field
5-8 years of experience with a public accounting firm, advisory services firm, or a large multinational organization conducting internal control, SOX404 and/or internal audit projects or services
Experience with advising clients in setting up an internal controls program for the first time and assisting with evaluating controls thereafter
Strong in internal controls principles and execution, conducting technical controls and regulatory compliance research
Exceptional leadership skills and demonstrated experience providing supervision and mentorship to a team
Exceptional listening skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and presenting to audiences at the executive level
Experience in internal controls over financial reporting is essential and IPO experience is an asset
Strong current knowledge in the following: US GAAP, IFRS, financial audit and reporting issues, as well as internal auditing standards and practices and understanding of CSA/OSC and SEC legislations
CPA or CIA designation preferred with a solid financial accounting, reporting and process improvement background
Able to lead cross functional teams comprised of diverse backgrounds and skill sets

Nice To Haves

IPO experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead advisory engagements in the development of NI 52-109 and SOX 404 programs and related project management activities for internal controls
Facilitate internal control risk assessments and advise on suitable strategies to manage ICFR risks
Advise clients in designing and implementing internal control frameworks from strategic to operational levels
Experience with other risk engagements such as business process reviews and internal controls advisory related to business transformations
Advise organizations with the development, implementation, execution and reporting of internal audit plans and projects in an internal audit outsourcing or co-sourcing arrangement
Participate in the development and delivery of analyses, client engagement plans, deliverables, reports and presentations as well as reviewing the quality of the fieldwork and deliverables prepared by other engagement members
Play a role in business development efforts including proposals, marketing material, research, and internal and external presentations
Manage projects of varying scope and size, including budgeting and forecasting, execution of project timelines, mentor and support other team members, and manage client relationships
Simultaneously lead and manage multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity
Deliver high quality work that is on time and in compliance with the Firm’s quality standards