Senior Manager, Root Cause Analysis

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.

Our Audit Risk Management team is looking for dynamic professionals to join our growing team as Manager, Root Cause Analysis. The Audit Risk Management Group promotes audit quality through key monitoring and compliance p rograms which includes Root Cause Analysis and Engagement Deficiency Analysis.

The Senior Manager role will primarily focus on our Root Cause Analysis program and our Engagement Deficiency Analysis, which seek to identify the root causes of audit quality issues and deficiencies in our system of quality management to enable effective remediation based on an understanding of the root causes.

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What you will do

• Perform Engagement Deficiency Analysis on audit quality issues identified through regulatory reviews and ourQuality Performance Review program.
• Following our global guidelines perform thematic Root Cause Analysis on audit quality issues and system of quality management deficiencies.
• Utilize a variety of data collection techniques including interviews, documentation review, focus groups and surveys and perform data analysis. Work closely in coordination with other team members performing the analysis.
• Perform detailed 5-why analysis over quantitative and qualitative information.
• Present findings related to audit quality issues to audit leaders in the firm and collaborate with the Department of Professional Practice (DPP) and other stakeholders in the determination of short-term and long-term remedial actions.

What you bring to the role

• CPA designation
• 5+ years of experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment
• Experience as an audit manager and or risk management or professional practice role
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual framework to new and unique situations. Experience performing root cause analysis is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables.
• Experience and proven ability to manage team members and projects successfully and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Confidence and resilience in dealing with senior partners and challenging situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and professional maturity; demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build professional relationships.
• Awareness of the sensitivity of information received and appropriate handling.
• 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.

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

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.