Senior Consultant Advisory - Governance, Risk and Compliance Services - Jobs in Ottawa

Job Description

OverviewAt KPMG, you #39;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 Opportunity: Our Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals provide a range of risk advisory services to organizations including internal audits, internal control advisory services, enterprise risk management support, assessments of third-party relationships, regulatory compliance, governance reviews and sustainability initiatives. We analyze and assess an organization #39;s business risks and related processes and systems to help management understand and address business objectives, requirements, risks, controls, and identify improvement opportunities. Our professionals bring both deep technical and industry experience. We are looking for dynamic professionals to join our growing GRCS practice at an experienced Consultant level. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting the planning, execution, and reporting for engagements, working both as part of larger engagement teams and individually with guidance and review from more senior professionals. What you will do

• Responsible for carrying out client engagements related to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), particularly internal audits and internal controls.
• Actively participating in or leading discussions with clients and stakeholders regarding business processes, conducting interviews, research, and walkthroughs, reviewing documentation, developing process flows/narratives using Microsoft Visio, and risk and control matrices (RCMs).
• Identifying process gaps and providing recommendations for improvement based on the client #39;s specific business processes and industry best practices.
• Performing tests of design and operating effectiveness (and reviewing the work of others if necessary) and proposing controls to enhance the client #39;s risk and control framework.
• Collaborating in the creation and delivery of analyses, client engagement plans, deliverables, reports, and presentations, while also reviewing the fieldwork and deliverables prepared by junior team members.
• Assisting Managers in overseeing project timelines, quality, budget, and maintaining client relationships.
• Successfully managing multiple client engagements simultaneously, varying in size, scope, and complexity.
• Delivering high-quality work that adheres to the Firm #39;s standards, meeting deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, managing multiple assignments and project teams if necessary.
• Adhering to established turnaround time (or allocated budget) and meeting quality guidelines for assigned tasks.
• Providing regular status updates to Managers on project deliverables.
• Demonstrating an application and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving during client engagements and documenting working papers.
• Assisting with business development efforts including proposals, marketing material, and internal and external presentations.

What you bring to the role

• Completion or pursuing professional accountancy or other financial qualifications such as CA / CPA / MBA / Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Minimum 2+ years of post-qualification experience in risk advisory / related internal audit experience / external audit experience.
• Experience in understanding, digesting, explaining, and analyzing company accounts and related financial / non-financial information.
• Experience in reviewing and providing recommendations on policy, procedure, and internal controls.
• Experience contributing to the preparation of reports summarizing the results of the work completed and identifying recommendations which add value to the client.
• Ability to identify process improvements, efficiencies, and cost savings for clients in resource constrained environments.
• Ability to document process narratives, flowcharts, and controls.
• Ability to progress internal audits, reviews, and other engagements, working collaboratively with other team members, and autonomously when required.
• Experience in leading teams and mentoring junior staff.
• A Government of Canada Security Clearance would be an asset, or the eligibility to obtain Reliability Status or higher.
• Bilingual (French and English) language and written skills would be an asset.
• Exceptional command on spoken and written English.
• Highly analytical, organized, and meticulous consulting skills.
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving, and timely problem escalation.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize deliverables effectively in order to achieve optimum results.
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, or similar work experience in similar industry, Big 4 experience preferred).
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysisamp; validation and knowledge of Power BI.

Keys to your success:KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your bestFor more information about KPMG in Canada #39;s Benefits and well-being, click here.Our Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, 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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversityamp; Equity in Recruitment, please click here . If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to visit our accessibility page .