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Our Audit Risk Management team is looking for dynamic professionals to join our growing team as Senior Manager, Root Cause Analysis. The Audit Risk Management Group promotes audit quality through key monitoring and compliance programs which includes Root Cause Analysis and Engagement Deficiency Analysis.

The Senior Manager role will primarily focus on our Root Cause Analysis program and our Engagement Deficiency Analysis, which seek to identify the root causes of audit quality issues and deficiencies in our system of quality management to enable effective remediation based on an understanding of the root causes.

• Perform Engagement Deficiency Analysis on audit quality issues identified through regulatory reviews and ourQuality Performance Review program.
• Following our global guidelines perform thematic Root Cause Analysis on audit quality issues and system of quality management deficiencies.
• Utilize a variety of data collection techniques including interviews, documentation review, focus groups and surveys and perform data analysis. Work closely in coordination with other team members performing the analysis.
• Perform detailed 5-why analysis over quantitative and qualitative information.
• Present findings related to audit quality issues to audit leaders in the firm and collaborate with the Department of Professional Practice (DPP) and other stakeholders in the determination of short-term and long-term remedial actions.

• CPA designation
• 5+ years of experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment
• Experience as an audit manager and or risk management or professional practice role
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual framework to new and unique situations. Experience performing root cause analysis is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables.
• Experience and proven ability to manage team members and projects successfully and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Confidence and resilience in dealing with senior partners and challenging situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and professional maturity; demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build professional relationships.
• Awareness of the sensitivity of information received and appropriate handling.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $156,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $156,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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• CPA designation
• 5+ years of experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment
• Experience as an audit manager and or risk management or professional practice role
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual framework to new and unique situations. Experience performing root cause analysis is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables.
• Experience and proven ability to manage team members and projects successfully and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Confidence and resilience in dealing with senior partners and challenging situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and professional maturity; demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build professional relationships.
• Awareness of the sensitivity of information received and appropriate handling.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $156,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $156,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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