Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Services

Posted A month ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Canada

Job Description

Overview
Our Technology Risk Consulting services team is growing, and we are seeking a talented individual at the Consultant and Senior Consultant level to join KPMG's Technology Risk team in Calgary. The Technology Risk Consulting practice provides a variety of services to our clients.

The successful candidate will focus primarily on providing SOC 1 / SOC 2 / SOC 3 / ISO based services to clients in the Financial Services, Technology and Telecom, and in the Public Sector space. They will also be involved in training and guiding our new campus hires.

Learn more about KPMG Technology Risk Consulting here.

What you will do

Perform other engagements within the context of supporting the external audit, IT internal audit or attestation engagements such as CSAE 3416 / SSAE 18 Service Organization Control (SOC) audits and assessment of controls.
Conduct assessments of IT risks and controls, including general IT controls and automated controls embedded within information systems.
Review new and existing systems in terms of adequacy of controls, security, operational considerations, conversion issues and project management assessment.
The review and provision of advice and assistance on business process controls.
Lead field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.
Identify and implement improvements in existing processes and procedures.
Evaluate the risks and the adequacy of controls associated with IT, applications, operating systems, databases and interfaces and business cycle controls
Interact with various clients to understand their environments and needs; manage expectations of clients and different managers/partners.

What you bring to the role

Completion of or working towards one or a combination of the following designations: CPA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP.
2 to 4 years of relevant experience in assessing information technology ideally within a large consulting practice, and business process risk would be a plus.
Strong understanding and experience with IT General Controls and controls-based audits (e.g., CSAE 3416 or SSAE 18) is preferred.
Experience in the testing of controls in different IT environments.
Experience with the identification and or evaluation of process level controls would be a plus.
Good understanding of Industry standards and frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001/2, NIST and COSO.
Experience with external audits.
Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
Excellent communication skills being able to express insights, both written and orally.
Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of business risks, IT risks, and audit risks.
High degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive.
Willingness and ability to travel within Canada.

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.

Our Values, The KPMG Way
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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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
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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.