Manager, Risk Independence

Description:

• Apply technical knowledge and subject matter expertise in Canadian, SEC, PCAOB and IESBA auditor independence rules, as well as KPMG Global and country independence policies to support client engagement teams;
• 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 client acceptance and other independence procedures;
• Develop and update independence policies, processes, and tools, to ensure we continue to comply with KPMG Global and local requirements as well as implement best practices;
• Assist with the development of risk management and independence training courses;
• 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;
• Manage projects on an ad hoc and on-going basis, and identify process enhancements and improvements.

What you bring to the role
 

• Minimum of five years of client service experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment, or in an independence or risk role, preferred but not required
• CPA designation or equivalent qualification (legal experience) is preferred, but not required
• Strong research, critical thinking, and problem solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual framework to new and unique situations
• 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 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 a high level of confidence in dealing with senior executives and challenging situations
• Experience and proven ability to manage team members and projects successfully, and direct the work of others