Manager, Audit - System of Quality Management (24 months secondment)

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canadas most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, youll deliver high-quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show upin how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.

The Audit Quality group within the Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is looking for a highly organized, dynamic professional to join our System of Quality Management (SoQM) team as a Manager. This role will support the SoQM team to meet the requirements of the Canadian & International Standards on Quality Management requirements. SoQM is a priority initiative and is critical in driving and improving audit quality.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about innovation with respect to automating and digitizing operational processes and controls. In this role you will join a dynamic team and will gain exposure to key aspects of the firms processes. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior members in leadership to understand and design their departmental processes and controls, in accordance with KPMG Global policies.

This is a two to three-year secondment opportunity that will allow you to return to a business unit with additional skills and new relationships with DPP. If a permanent position is desired, we encourage to you apply so we can have that discussion.

What you will do

As a manager on the SoQM team, you will be responsible for delivering various aspects of the SoQM program:

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and team members.
• Apply KPMGs Global SoQM methodology within the SoQM program.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in SoQM requirements including external regulatory requirements and KPMG Global requirements.
• Work directly with stakeholders and process owners to understand departmental processes and design controls.
• Collaborate on solutions to optimize internal processes and promote efficiency.
• Develop innovative solutions that enable the underlying processes and controls.
• Support control operators in the development of remedial actions following control testing.
• Prepare and present status updates for leadership.
• Other ad hoc projects or duties as assigned.

What you bring to the role

• 4+ years of audit experience with internal controls.
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Microsoft PowerApps/Power Automate.
• Being a graduate of Digital Academy is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communicate skills, including the ability to generate high quality deliverables.
• Reliable and dependable, with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong project management, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work remotely with team members.
• Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to develop solutions.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision and within the team environment.
• Respect for the sensitivity of information and dedication to maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Excel and a keen interest in data analysis.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

KPMG Ontario Region pay range information

The expected base salary range for this position is $91,000 to $136,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicants base salary within this range is based on the individuals 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 $82,000 to $122,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicants base salary within this range is based on the individuals 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

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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 KPMGs 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 KPMGs Trusted AI framework.

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