Overview:

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.

The Client Administration function is a vital part of the firm’s Business Enablement Services and is focused on achieving client service excellence by delivering timely, high quality products, and encouraging an environment that increases both the staff and client experience.

The Engagement Analyst (EA) role supports their local office/business leadership in achieving key business metrics. EAs focus on engagement management through detailed analysis, reporting, and processing of complex transactions using IBS (SAP) to ensure the firm’s leadership has the most accurate and relevant financial information to properly evaluate the performance of their respective business units.

What you will do:

• Be responsible for processing Engagement Management related transactions within the IBS environment, including engagement code closeouts, ERP adjustments, gain and loss realization, bill allocations, and A/R write-offs.
• Conduct regular and ad hoc reporting and analyses with respect to client accounts, including monthly chargeable hours by client, monthly billings by client, etc.
• Regularly review daily reporting information to ensure compliance with local office policies with respect to minimum ERPs, closeouts with large impacts, large unbilled WIP, report findings to Partners and Managers with appropriate follow-up.
• Regularly review Engagement Code setups to ensure correct coding has been used (i.e., BA, profit centre, partner)
• Assist the Business Unit Leaders and Partners with periodic WIP and A/R valuations and US Revenue Reporting
• Follow up on ‘on account’ payments and determine where payment is to be allocated.
• Liaise and coordinate with various internal teams (Risk, IBS implementation, Partner Administrative Assistants, Billing Specialists, A/R, A/P, Financial Analysts) to solve problems within the IBS environment as it relates to engagement setup and delivery.
• Be a source of reference for Partners, Billing Specialists and Partner Administrative Assistants with respect to IBS and HANA Reports, as well as new and existing financial management tools.
• Continuously seek value-add opportunities and process improvements to better serve various stakeholders.

What you bring to the role:

• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in billing or finance.
• Previous working experience at a professional services firm is an asset.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Technology savvy with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Working knowledge of IBS/SAP is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable with strong interpersonal and client service skills.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $47,000 to $71,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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

Our Values, The KPMG Way:

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.

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 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.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.