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 Independence Group helps ensure the firm and its personnel are in compliance with Professional, Regulatory, and KPMG Global (and local country) independence standards. This role highly focuses on liaison with Partners and Staff from all lines of service about the application of standards and policies pertaining to independence, including those established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), CPA Code of Professional Conduct (CPA Code), and the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accounts (IESBA Code).

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What you will do:

• Apply technical knowledge and subject matter expertise in Canadian, SEC, PCAOB and IESBA auditor independence rules, as well as KPMG Global and local country independence policies to support client engagement teams;
• Provide assistance in managing the design and implementation process of a review and approval workflow for assessing services permissibility for audit clients;
• Employ research, critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the firm’s Independence and relationships with respect to its existing and prospective audit clients;
• Provide consultations to KPMG partners and teams across Canada on auditor independence issues related to firm independence matters;
• Provide guidance to client engagement teams in the completion of engagement acceptance and other independence clearance procedures as required;
• Develop and update independence policies, processes, and tools, including internal risk systems, to ensure we continue to comply with KPMG Global and local requirements as well as implement best practices;
• Promote and demonstrate commitment to audit quality, risk management and independence processes and policies within the firm;
• Assist with preparing technical alerts, guidance, training materials and other deliverables for distribution across the firm;
• Supervise team members on independence requests and other assigned tasks;
• Manage projects on an ad hoc and on-going basis and identify process enhancements and improvements.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum of five years of client service experience in an independence, audit or risk management role; in a professional services firm or similar environment
• A professional accounting (CPA) or risk qualification
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, diligent and ability to respond promptly and professionally to all requests and inquiries;
• Strong research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual framework to new and unique situations;
• Takes initiative and has strong organizational skills;
• Experience in responding to complex inquiries, performing research, analyzing data and identifying potential issues, arriving at conclusions, and documenting results/findings to support conclusions;
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team;
• Excellent business writing and communication skills, with a great attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables;
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment, with high level confidence in dealing with senior executives and challenging situations;
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills with a focus on coaching, building trust, and driving team results;
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• This position requires written and oral fluency in English

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues as this role supports Risk Management for KPMG nationally. This individual will be required to document Risk Management findings from English speaking colleagues.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 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.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 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.