The posting
Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s 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.
KPMG Advisory Services is experiencing strong growth, and we are looking for curious, collaborative, and results-driven professionals who want to contribute to our clients’ success. Our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practice helps organizations address challenges related to governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and the evolution of risk functions in a context of business transformation, technological innovation, and the increasing use of data and artificial intelligence.
Service Areas
- Internal Audit and Governance, Risk & Compliance Advisory Services
- Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Compliance (laws and regulations, internal policies and procedures, contractual compliance)
- Governance
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM/GRC)
What you will do
- Participate in internal audit engagements to help clients assess risk exposure as well as the design and operating effectiveness of controls. You will assist with defining the audit scope and approach, developing tailored audit programs, performing audit procedures, discussing findings with clients, and preparing internal audit reports.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) engagements to support clients in their management certification processes under National Instrument 52-109 (NI 52-109) or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Responsibilities include documenting financial processes and relevant internal controls, as well as testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
- Participate in governance, risk management, and compliance transformation projects to help organizations respond to evolving business environments.
- Support clients in leveraging data, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management, and control processes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams composed of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
- Assist organizations with a variety of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) engagements, including but not limited to developing risk appetite statements, designing and implementing risk management frameworks, and facilitating enterprise-wide risk assessments.
- Conduct and lead client interviews, review and analyze documentation and data, perform research and benchmarking analyses, and participate in client workshops.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including the preparation of service proposals, marketing materials, and internal and external presentations.
What you bring to the role
A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or another relevant field.
- Professional Certification: CPA, CIA, or CRMA designation (completed or in progress).
- Experience: 0 to 5 years of experience in a public accounting or audit firm, or within an organization in internal audit, internal controls, risk management, or compliance-related roles.
- A general understanding of internal audit, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX and NI 52-109).
- Interest in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and the evolution of governance, risk, and compliance functions.
- Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, or similar technologies. Experience with GRC platforms is considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Full professional fluency in either French or English, with strong working proficiency in the second official language.
This position requires proficiency in both written and spoken English, as it involves interpreting and applying standards, guidelines, laws, and regulations in English, delivering services to English-speaking clients across Canada, and collaborating with English-speaking colleagues outside of Quebec.
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.
