Analyst, Risk & Independence

Job description

You've got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we're committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.

When you join KPMG you'll be one of over 207,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 153 countries.

With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make. Let's do this.

Overview of the opportunity:
Our Independence Group in Risk Management is looking for an Analyst, Risk & Independence, to join our growing team. The Independence Group helps ensure the firm and its personnel are in compliance with Professional, Regulatory, and KPMG standards related to auditor independence. This role highly focuses on liaison with Partners, Managers and Professional Staff from all lines of service about the application of standards and policies pertaining to auditor independence, including those established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), CPA Code of Professional Conduct (CPA Code), and International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code).
What you will do:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
·  Supporting our Partners, Managers and Professional Staff from our lines of client service (Audit, Tax, and Advisory) in the application of relevant independence standards and policies.
·  Working directly with engagement teams to meet their independence obligations regarding new and existing audit clients, including performing independence clearances and relationship checks (e.g. financial, employment, legal, business, etc.) as well as updating internal applications and databases/tools (e.g. Sentinel).
·  Preparing memos that document findings of independence reviews and relationships checks conducted.
·  Developing an understanding of the applicable independence rules, through reading and interpreting the rules as well as our internal risk management manual, to effectively evaluate findings from independence assessments.
·  Researching and monitoring audit client activity to assist with maintaining internal databases.
·  Responding to various independence questions from client service professionals, escalating matters to subject matters experts, and documenting resolutions where appropriate.
·  Collaboration and liaising with other departments and groups within KPMG is key for the role.
·  Providing support on ad-hoc project work.
·  Assisting with the development of other operational/project documentation.
What you bring to the role:
A successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviours:
·  University education in a business or related field required.
·  Self-motivated, diligent, able to respond promptly and professionally to all requests and inquiries.
·  Ability to learn the independence rules and to apply them accordingly.
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
·  Reliable and dependable, and ability to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure.
·  Takes initiative and has strong organizational, research, and analytical skills.
·  Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
·  Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
·  Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, Research via the Internet.
·  Must be able to manipulate spreadsheet and database information for analysis.
·  Familiarity with various software packages and databases.
·  Be aware of the sensitivity of information received and treat it appropriately.
Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you.

Location Vaughan, ON ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email atcafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Risk Management ,Industry Not Applicable