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.

Our Risk Services - Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals provide a range of risk advisory services to organizations, including internal audits, internal control advisory services, enterprise risk management support, assessments of third-party relationships, regulatory compliance, governance reviews, sustainability advisory and specialized assurance.

We analyze and assess an organization’s business risks and related processes, controls and systems to help management understand and address business objectives, requirements, risks, and controls, and identify improvement opportunities. Our professionals bring a wealth of deep technical knowledge and extensive industry experience to every client engagement, ensuring high-quality service and valuable insights.  We also provide specialized assurance to support funding or other agreements (e.g., cost audits over expenditures; compliance with agreement terms).

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our growing Regina GRCS practice at a Senior Consultant level. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and reporting for engagements, working both as part of larger engagement teams and individually with guidance and review from more senior professionals.

• Carry out client engagements from planning through to reporting related to internal audit, assurance, internal controls, governance, risk, and compliance for a variety of clients in different industries.
• Lead client interviews and discussions, conduct research and walkthroughs, review documentation, identify key risks, and develop relevant documentation such as process flows/narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), etc.
• Perform tests of design and operating effectiveness of higher risk and more complex business processes/areas and propose controls and/or control improvements to enhance the client's risk and control framework.
• Identify process and control gaps and provide recommendations for improvement based on the client's specific business processes and circumstances, as well as industry-leading practices.
• Analyze and synthesize information and collaborate in the creation and delivery of analyses, client engagement plans, deliverables, and reports.
• Review the deliverables prepared by junior team members to support growth, development, and quality.
• Successfully manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, varying in size, scope, and complexity.

• Completion or pursuit of professional accountancy or other financial qualifications such as CPA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Minimum 3+ years of post-qualification experience in assurance, risk advisory, internal audit, internal control certification, or external audit.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Experience reviewing and identifying process improvements, and providing recommendations on policy, procedure, and internal controls.
• Experience in understanding and preparing reports summarizing the results of the work completed and identifying recommendations which add value to the client (both financial and non-financial).
• Experience in supervising teams and mentoring junior staff.

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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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.