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

Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

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.

What you will do

• 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

What you bring to the role

• 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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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.