Senior Accountant, Data & Automation Solutions Hub

KPMG•Calgary, AB

About The Position

The Data & Automation Solutions Hub (DASH) is a newly formed centralized group within Canada, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of audit technologies and data-enabled solutions. The team will consist of digital specialists from multiple Business Units to support engagement teams, drive practical use of approved digital tools, and build lasting digital capability—all while maintaining a focus on audit quality and consistency.

Requirements

CPA Designation
3 plus years of audit experience
Interest in and commitment to technology and innovation applied to audits.
Proficiency and knowledge with analytics and visualization tools such as MindBridge, Power Bi, Power Query and Alteryx.
High user of existing AI technologies (AITS, Clara AI, Copilot)
Ability to work independently and contribute to projects from inception to completion.
Proven time management, problem-solving, communication and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of KPMG's Digital Academy program (Graduate Certificate or Master’s) considered an asset
If not a Digital Academy graduate, candidates should demonstrate examples of leading digital initiatives locally—at a minimum, by proactively driving the adoption or implementation of digital solutions on their own audit engagements.

Responsibilities

Work alongside regional audit teams to identify opportunities for technology and data-enabled solutions tailored to engagement needs.
Provide hands-on support for planning, selection, and implementation of digital tools (e.g., Clara AI, Alteryx, DataSnipper, Power BI, AI Transaction Scoring, extraction tools, etc.).
Move engagement teams from awareness to file-level activation, ensuring solutions are implemented, documented, and drive improved audit quality and consistency.
Deliver targeted in-file support and training, helping audit teams become self-sufficient with digital solutions.
Facilitate workshops and upskilling sessions for teams on their continued expansion and execution of a data-enabled audit.
Assist with data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) from client ERPs supported by CDST and offshoring teams.
Support teams in leveraging Alteryx Server for template procedures or developing custom routines for complex files.
Champion AI Transaction Scoring, including execution, analysis, interpretation, and documentation support within engagement files.
Drive AI adoption by upskilling audit teams on the effective use of Clara AI and supporting the development of custom AI agents tailored to engagement needs.
Actively participate in pilots of new AI functionality in collaboration with the National Audit Innovation team to ensure early adoption and knowledge transfer across the organization.
Work closely with Managers and other DASH members to ensure effective deployment of digital solutions and share best practices across engagements while maintaining/enhancing audit quality.
Identify issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in digital solution deployment.
Provide recommendations and feedback to enhance team effectiveness.