Manager, Compliance & Risk Management

Overview

The Manager, Compliance & Risk Management role at KPMG Canada is part of the Compliance Group in Business Enablement Services. The primary responsibility is to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, manage the testing of the system of quality management, and act as a liaison between teams to collaborate and ensure testing is completed as per the methodology.

• Review and monitor various compliance and internal audit activities to support our system of quality management.
• Manage monitoring programs and other process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct process overviews, identify performance improvement points, perform root cause analysis and propose solutions.
• Improve file and process documentation to support internal audit inspections.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and subject matter expertise in testing controls.
• Effectively manage stakeholders and communicate testing and documentation requirements concisely and accurately.
• Document testing steps in detail, ensuring conclusions are adequately supported and evidenced.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify control deficiencies, report findings, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Provide guidance to team members regarding compliance requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and control testing methodologies.
• Develop and update firm policies, processes, and tools to ensure compliance with KPMG Global and local requirements and implement best practices.
• Promote audit quality, risk management, and independence processes and policies within the firm.
• Manage projects on an ad hoc and ongoing basis and identify process enhancements and improvements.
• Manage the team of analysts, supervise and review process activities, and provide timely feedback.

• Minimum of 2 years of client service experience in a large professional services firm or equivalent experience in a risk, internal audit, or external audit function.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
• Project management background, including delivery of projects related to quality controls and testing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to manage key relationships with partners and staff.
• Managerial experience, including coaching and staff development to supervise and train less experienced personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to generate high quality deliverables.

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards.

The expected annual total compensation range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000.

Not Applicable

Full-time

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