Practice Development Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

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Our Risk Services practice provides clients with a range of Advisory and Assurance services focused on strengthening business resilience, managing business risks, and catalyzing business performance. Our value is in applying and integrating our wide range of technology, business, advisory, assurance, and risk management expertise to specific business and management problems.

KPMG’s Technology Risk services assist our clients to effectively identify, evaluate, and manage the broad range of opportunities, risks, controls, and compliance requirements associated with their use of and reliance on technology-enabled processes, services, and solutions, whether developed and operated in-house or provided by third parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services including:

• Technology Assurance Services
• SOC 1, SOC 2, and Other Controls Assurance Services
• IT Internal / External Audit Services
• Business Systems Controls Services
• System Implementation Assessment and Assurance Services
• Technology Project Advisory and Assurance Services
• Technology Governance, Risk Compliance Services

• Care for the development and implementation of engagement and project plans.
• Contribute on multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity across multiple industry sectors and technology environments
• Assessment of governance, risks, and controls in areas, such as: IT planning and organization, IT projects, especially in an “agile” development environment, General IT controls, Business process and IT Application Controls, and System Implementations and Data conversion
• Planning, managing and completing project tasks including: liaising with client and KPMG teams; collecting, testing and analyzing information; documenting and evaluating business and IT processes, risks, controls, policies, strategies
• Discussing findings and recommendations with client personnel and developing reports and deliverables
• Work with clients to take on emerging issues and technologies such as blockchain, crypto-assets, cloud services, intelligent automation, internet of things, virtual/augmented reality, cybersecurity, privacy, and the metaverse
• Agile involvement in the business community and developing relationships with clients to increase awareness of the firm's services
• Identifying and assisting in pursuits including developing marketing materials, proposals, presentations, and research
• Guiding and contributing to practice development such as knowledge sharing, training, coaching, team motivation and practice direction.
• Assisting with the direction, development, and growth of the practice

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Accounting, Computing Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program(s)
• IT audit designations (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM) required
• Accounting designation(s) (e.g., CPA, CIA) would be an asset
• A desire to work toward further relevant education/designations (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CRISC) and other technology specific certifications would be an asset
• 8+ years combined relevant experience in internal/external audit, consulting, and/or industry (e.g., risk management or internal control, IT, project oversight, system implementation, finance, accounting) is preferred
• Knowledge of PCAOB audit standards with respect to IT controls would be an asset
• Ability to identify and evaluate business, IT, and audit risks – you understand financial reporting, compliance, audit risks and their IT components
• Experience auditing, assessing, and/or implementing business systems and/or emerging technologies, and streamlining IT audit processes
• Knowledge and experience with technology that supports governance, risk controls (GRC) initiatives and processes is desirable
• Curiosity and thirst for learning new standards, technologies, and skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for being able to clearly communicate issues and solutions at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and develop relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues
• Excellent business, engagement, and project ownership skills
• Highly motivated, committed self-starter who can prioritize work, multitask, and cope with changing priorities

Knowledge of Applications and Tools:

• Applications: SAP ERP – S4, ECC, GRC; Oracle ERP; D365; other business applications used in Oil and Gas
• Databases – HANA, Oracle, MS SQL, others
• Data Analytics – PowerQuery, Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, other tools
• Experience with documenting in and executing audits in electronic audit files (or applications).

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

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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

Weembrace 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.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Accounting, Computing Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program(s)
• IT audit designations (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM) required
• Accounting designation(s) (e.g., CPA, CIA) would be an asset
• A desire to work toward further relevant education/designations (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CRISC) and other technology specific certifications would be an asset
• 8+ years combined relevant experience in internal/external audit, consulting, and/or industry (e.g., risk management or internal control, IT, project oversight, system implementation, finance, accounting) is preferred
• Knowledge of PCAOB audit standards with respect to IT controls would be an asset
• Ability to identify and evaluate business, IT, and audit risks – you understand financial reporting, compliance, audit risks and their IT components
• Experience auditing, assessing, and/or implementing business systems and/or emerging technologies, and streamlining IT audit processes
• Knowledge and experience with technology that supports governance, risk controls (GRC) initiatives and processes is desirable
• Curiosity and thirst for learning new standards, technologies, and skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for being able to clearly communicate issues and solutions at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and develop relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues
• Excellent business, engagement, and project ownership skills
• Highly motivated, committed self-starter who can prioritize work, multitask, and cope with changing priorities

Knowledge of Applications and Tools:

• Applications: SAP ERP – S4, ECC, GRC; Oracle ERP; D365; other business applications used in Oil and Gas
• Databases – HANA, Oracle, MS SQL, others
• Data Analytics – PowerQuery, Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, other tools
• Experience with documenting in and executing audits in electronic audit files (or applications).

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