Apply technical knowledge and subject matter expertise in Canadian, SEC, PCAOB and IESBA auditor independence rules, as well as KPMG Global and country independence policies to support client engagement teams;
Assist with managing the Independence Clearance Process for prospective public audit clients in accordance with the applicable risk management and auditor independence rules and policies;
Employ research, critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the firm’s Independence and relationships with respect to its existing and prospective audit clients;
Provide consultations to KPMG partners and teams across Canada on auditor independence issues related to firm independence matters;
Provide guidance to client engagement teams in the completion of client acceptance and other independence procedures;
Develop and update independence policies, processes, and tools, to ensure we continue to comply with KPMG Global and local requirements as well as implement best practices;
Assist with the development of risk management and independence training courses;
Promote and demonstrate commitment to audit quality, risk management and independence processes and policies within the firm;
Assist with preparing technical alerts, guidance, training materials and other deliverables for distribution across the firm;
Manage projects on an ad hoc and on-going basis, and identify process enhancements and improvements.
Requirements :
Minimum of four years of client service experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment, or in an independence or risk role is required
CPA designation or equivalent qualification is required
Strong research, critical thinking, and problem solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual framework to new and unique situations
Experience in responding to complex inquiries, performing research, analyzing data and identifying potential issues, arriving at conclusions, and documenting results/findings to support conclusions
Excellent business writing and communication skills, with a great attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment, with a high level of confidence in dealing with senior executives and challenging situations
Experience and proven ability to manage team members and projects successfully, and direct the work of others