Consultant/Senior Consultant, Governance, Risk and Compliance Services

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's Advisory Services practice is growing and we need strong, curious and enthusiastic professionals to join our dynamic team in Downtown Montreal. Specifically, our Governance, Risk and Compliance practice is made up of business-focused consultants who strive to understand our clients' issues and to design and implement solutions to their challenges. Our value lies in the application and integration of our extensive expertise in governance, risk management, internal audit and regulatory compliance.

You will be involved in a range of mandates for clients of varying size, scope and complexity, in the areas of Internal Audit, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Governance/Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Participating in internal audit engagements to help our clients assess risk exposure and the design and operating effectiveness of controls. You will help plan the audit scope and approach, develop the customized audit program, perform audit procedures, discuss findings with clients and draft internal audit reports.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of ICFR engagements to assist clients in their National Instrument 52-109 (NI 52-109) or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) executive certification process. Your responsibilities will include documenting relevant financial processes and internal controls, as well as performing tests to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of identified key controls.
• Assist organizations with various types of enterprise risk management engagements, including but not limited to developing risk appetite statements, designing and implementing various risk management frameworks, and facilitating enterprise risk assessments.
• Conduct client interviews, review and analyze documents and data, conduct research and benchmarking, and participate in client workshops.

• Degree(s): Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university in accounting, business administration, finance, economics or a related field.
• Certification(s): Possess (or in the process of obtaining) CPA, CIA, CRMA, a strong asset.
• Up to 5 years' experience in an audit or accounting firm or in a corporate environment in internal audit, internal control, risk management or compliance functions.
• General understanding of internal audit, governance, risk management or regulatory compliance (e.g. SOX/52-109).
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks and cope with change.
• Highly organized, methodical and rigorous, with excellent ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to interact effectively and build relationships with a diverse group of customers and colleagues.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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