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Manager/Senior Manager, Department of Professional Practice (DPP)

KPMG-Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
$67.5K-$150K a year
Full-time

Overview

At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause : turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Department of Professional Practice (DPP) develops firm requirements and guidance relating to

  • financial and sustainability reporting (DPP Accounting and Financial Reporting),
  • audit and assurance (DPP Audit & Assurance),
  • securities (DPP Securities) and
  • engagement performance quality matters (DPP Audit Quality)
  • DPP provides technical guidance to engagement teams on engagement- specific issues; develops and disseminates specific guidance on emerging technical, professional, and quality issues;

and assists with firm and individual issues pertaining to compliance with regulatory and professional standards including supporting teams in the performance of quality engagements.

What you will do

  • Support the DPP Audit & Assurance group with methodology matters including :
  • Supporting engagement teams with the application of our audit methodology in our workflow tool and our audit manual.
  • Developing, enhancing, and maintaining Canadian content related to the application of the methodology.
  • Developing, updating, and delivering training sessions related to the application of the methodology, as necessary.
  • Support the DPP Audit & Assurance group with Customization and Translation (C&T) matters, including :
  • Our standardization initiative.
  • Other C&T related projects.
  • Collaborate on other ad hoc projects as necessary, including with other DPP Audit and Assurance teams, other DPP groups, and related work with Leaders in DPP, Risk Management, ITS and the Office of General Counsel (OGC).

What you bring to the role

  • 5+ years of experience in the audit practice.
  • CPA Designation or equivalent education.
  • Dedication and strong work effort.
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities.
  • Drive to achieve high standards of service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excels at delivering presentations to variety of audiences.
  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in groups.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Positive attitude, self-starter and self-motivated.
  • Must display good judgment.
  • 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 $67,500 to $150,000 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.

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

For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here.

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Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity , we do what is right Excellence , we never stop learning and improving Courage , we think and act boldly Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences For Better , we do what matters

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.

For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us.

We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best.

Adjustments (an informal request), extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page.

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