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KPMG's Forensic Investigation, Integrity & Dispute Services continues to grow and is interested in hiring a Senior Consultant to join its Calgary practice. This position would appeal to a CPA with approximately 2- 3 years of professional experience, who is interested in a career in the forensic and investigative accounting field. This highly specialized group will give you a unique opportunity to be exposed to a fast-paced specialization that will allow you to combine your accounting and/or audit knowledge with your forensic and investigative skills and leverage data analytic tools and techniques. The variety of assignments will provide you with the opportunity to gain exposure to a many interesting and challenging situations. As KPMG is committed to capability development and continuous learning, this role provides an exceptional opportunity for both formal and hands-on training.

You will assist in investigations, quantification of damages, fraud risk management, litigation support, data analytics support, insurance claims quantification and similar assignments in both the public and private sector with a focus on learning the required skills and knowledge to progress in this dynamic and growing specialization.

• Lead or assist in forensic accounting mandates such as financial fraud investigations, fraud prevention, forensic examinations, calculating and analyzing claims for financial losses, providing advisory services, preparing financial data, and tracking funds and accounts.
• Analyze financial data, examine documents, carry out in-depth research and conduct forensic accounting engagements concerning, for instance, contractual disputes, asset misappropriations and conflicts of interest.
• Implement investigative plans concerning sensitive litigation cases and objectively analyze complex financial issues.
• Document review
• Assist with interviewing.
• Prepare and assist in examinations
• Leverage data analytics tools and techniques.
• Review or produce financial reports as an independent expert.
• Plan and supervise the drafting of reports for mandates and take part in producing deliverables.
• File organization and administration.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.
• Maintain sustained, stable and enduring relations with clients and act as a business partner.
• Solicit opportunities and present the portfolio of KPMG services in a variety of forums.
• Share in the administrative tasks related to the operation of KPMG Forensic.
• Act as a recognized resource person for all complex issues relating to your area of expertise, in conjunction with the Senior Manager.
• Ensure the quality of reports and deliverables and see that the firm’s quality standards are applied.
• Advise clients about complex business issues.
• Be able to integrate different expertise to meet client needs.
• Supervise and coordinate a team’s work as needed according to the circumstances.

• Specialization in Forensic Accounting, with an additional professional designation, such as CBV, CFA, CFE or CFF (an asset).
• 2-3 years of professional experience in an accounting and/or auditing role preferred.
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to prepare and make presentations, conduct interviews and lead workshops for clients.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and analytical ability.
• Rapid adaptability in a changing environment and in projects that are constantly evolving.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and define problems in a clear and articulate manner and develop creative solutions to meet client needs.
• Experience in some of the following software would be considered an asset: MS Access, Alteryx, SQL, ACL / Galvanize / IDEA, Tableau / Power BI, Python, R, and SAS.
• Highly driven, autonomous, resilient and team player with a strong work ethic and proven ability to work in a team collaborative environment. 

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• Specialization in Forensic Accounting, with an additional professional designation, such as CBV, CFA, CFE or CFF (an asset).
• 2-3 years of professional experience in an accounting and/or auditing role preferred.
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to prepare and make presentations, conduct interviews and lead workshops for clients.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and analytical ability.
• Rapid adaptability in a changing environment and in projects that are constantly evolving.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and define problems in a clear and articulate manner and develop creative solutions to meet client needs.
• Experience in some of the following software would be considered an asset: MS Access, Alteryx, SQL, ACL / Galvanize / IDEA, Tableau / Power BI, Python, R, and SAS.
• Highly driven, autonomous, resilient and team player with a strong work ethic and proven ability to work in a team collaborative environment. 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best