Senior Consultant - Governance, Risk & Compliance Services - Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH)

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Our Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals within Advisory Risk Services deliver assurance and advisory services that help organizations strengthen internal audit functions, enterprise risk management programs, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, governance and sustainability initiatives. We assess business strategies, processes and systems to help management clarify objectives, address risks and controls, and identify practical opportunities for improvement. Our professionals combine technical and industry experience to help clients enhance governance, risk management and compliance practices while improving business performance.

The successful candidate will lead the planning, execution and reporting of governance, risk management and internal control engagements for Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH) clients served by our Ottawa office.

Our IGH clients operate across the public sector, with this role primarily focused on federal government departments and Crown corporations, as well as broader public-sector organizations in Ottawa and the surrounding region.

• Deliver governance, risk and compliance engagements from planning through reporting for clients across the infrastructure, government and healthcare sectors
• Lead client interviews, discussions and process walkthroughs; conduct research; review documentation; and identify key risks and controls
• Prepare clear, high-quality engagement documentation, including process narratives and flowcharts, risk and control matrices, testing procedures and working papers
• Identify process and control gaps and develop practical recommendations tailored to each client’s operating environment and informed by leading practices
• Analyze and synthesize information to support engagement plans, analyses, client deliverables and reports
• Coach junior team members and review their work to support development, quality and consistent delivery
• Support Managers with engagement timelines, quality, budgets and client relationships while managing multiple engagements of varying size, scope and complexity
• Collaborate with cross-functional engagement teams with diverse backgrounds and skill sets
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, marketing materials and internal and external presentations

• 3-5 years of experience in risk advisory, internal audit, external audit or a related field
• Experience working with infrastructure, government or healthcare organizations, including public-sector entities, agencies, municipalities, hospitals, health authorities, broader public-sector organizations or infrastructure operators
• A CPA, CIA or other relevant professional designation
• Experience assessing business processes and internal controls, identifying improvement opportunities and developing practical recommendations related to policies, procedures and controls
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members and contributing effectively within collaborative teams
• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to varied audiences
• Ability to adapt methodologies and techniques to different organizations, mandates and operating environments while managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $69,000 to $107,500 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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