Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRCS)

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.

Our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRCS) professionals provide a range of assurance and advisory services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit functions, enterprise risk management programs, third-party relationships, regulatory compliance, governance and sustainability initiatives.

• Assist organizations in the development of SOX 404 programs and lead project management activities for SOX 404/52-109 outsourcing services.
• Oversee and support team delivery of internal control advisory services, and lead testing and control assessment for higher risk and complex business processes.
• Assist organizations with the development, implementation, and execution of internal audit plans and projects in an internal audit outsourcing or co-sourcing arrangement.
• Execute internal audits and manages teams to execute internal audits.
• Participate in the development and delivery of engagement presentations and deliverables to clients.
• Develop, lead, and manage client engagement plans, deliverables and expectations as well as review the quality of the fieldwork and deliverables prepared by more junior team members.
• Simultaneously lead and manage multiple client engagements of varying size, scope, and complexity.

• Minimum 3 years leading internal audit and/or internal control/SOX404 projects or services
• Minimum 5 years in positions of external audit, internal audit, finance, risk, and regulatory compliance
• Experience related to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting pertaining to NI 52-109, and/or SOX 404
• Strong current knowledge in the following: Canadian GAAP, IFRS, financial audit and reporting issues, as well as internal auditing standards and practices and understanding of OSC and SEC legislation
• Preferred experience working in, retail, oil &gas, energy & utilities, financial services, technology, or gaming industries
• Able to lead cross functional teams comprised of diverse backgrounds and skill sets
• Highly preferred: Chartered Professional Accountant with designation / Chartered Professional Accountant Student OR Certified Internal Auditor with designation / Certified Internal Auditor Student
• Proven ability to identify and grow opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible in their style and quite willing to learn new ways, methods, and approaches.
• Ability to adapt methodologies and techniques to unique circumstances.
• Self-motivated and is willing to ask probing questions to uncover client opportunities.

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

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

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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