Senior Manager, IT Internal Audit and IT Internal Controls

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Halifax, NS

Job Description

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 Technology Risk Services team in is growing, and we are looking for Senior Managers to join our leadership team based in Halifax, NS. Our Technology Risk Services practice provides a variety of IT risk based services to our clients to help identify and respond to the risks associated with their use of technology. The successful candidate will also bring broad industry experience and perspectives having worked across different industries including Power and Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunications.

What you will do

Provide clients with strategic, practical advice on IT risks and controls. This includes developing and executing IT risk control assessment programs, developing remediation plans to address deficiencies, and delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen their IT environments in line with industry best practices.

Lead client projects to assess IT general controls and IT application controls, ensuring compliance with NI 52-109 and SOX 404. You will also apply your expertise to evaluate Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) in performing these assessments.

Plan, coordinate, and lead project teams. This including reviewing work of others, preparing reports, and overseeing project profitability and risk management processes.

Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies that present IT risk, and regulatory standards (NI 52-109, SOX 404, PCAOB, Canadian audit standards, etc.).

Communicate clearly with clients and influencing senior leaders into action with practical insights through reports, presentations and deliverables.

Serve as mentor and performance coach for staff, focused on harnessing and growing their potential as future leaders.

Support new business growth through coordinated business market development activities, including identification of opportunities, supporting other KPMG teams and promotion of our firm's services.

What you bring to the role

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within either a large publicly listed organization or with a consulting, advisory or professional services practice.

Experience leading IT risk-related projects and engagement including:

- IT internal audit
- IT ICFR/SOX assessments and program development, delivery and support
- Integrated external audits and testing IT controls
- Large system and transformation projects

Bachelors or Master's degree in a relevant field (computer science, business, accounting) and further completion of relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP.

Experience with people leadership and managing complex projects.

Experience assessing risks and controls across different IT environments including SAP, Oracle, Unix, Linux, AS400, Mainframe and other cloud-based systems and their relevant IT layers.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively express insights and influence senior stakeholders.

Willingness and ability to travel both within Canada and internationally.

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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.