Senior Manager, Global Quality & Risk Management, Tax & Legal Services

Job title: Senior Manager, Global Quality & Risk Management, Tax & Legal Services

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Overview

KPMG International is the coordinating entity for the overall benefit of the KPMG network of Member Firms.

As a member of KPMG International, you’ll work alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

You’ll help champion new ways of working, using cutting edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to become the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Context & Background

Our Global Quality and Risk Management Tax & Legal team (GQRM T&L) in business enablement services, is looking for a dynamic professional to join our team as a Senior Manager. The GQRM T&L team provides guidance, advice and support regarding quality and risk management matters relevant to all KPMG Tax and Legal functions globally and administers the global Quality Performance Review program.

Role Summary

As an integral part of our GQRM T&L group, the role involves helping the Tax and Legal functions globally comply with quality and risk management requirements, by performing such tasks as launching risk management policies and guidance, implementing or streamlining processes, developing tools and training and consulting with stakeholders on risk issues. This role requires interaction and collaboration with the members of various international risk management and Tax and Legal functions and other global teams. The position is based in the Global Resource Centre (Toronto, Canada).
What you will do

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with global, regional and member firm stakeholders on a variety of global projects and initiatives aimed at refining, enhancing and building-out risk management frameworks for the Tax and Legal functions.
• Leverage business acumen and knowledge of risk management in leading projects to develop and launch guidance, processes and tools to support effective compliance include risk management procedures for new or modified services and to address emerging risk issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline risk management processes to increase clarity and reduce inefficiencies as well as implement best practices and innovative solutions to keep pace with changing business needs.
• Work with GQRM T&L leadership to lead stakeholder consultations to gather feedback and build consensus for new or modified policies and processes.
• Participate in global working groups and committees to explore and develop new or modified global policies and procedures, championing the risk management needs of the Tax & Legal functions.
• Liaise with and provide guidance to stakeholders regarding the application of policies and processes to specific situations. Build strong relationships with stakeholder to foster open communication and collaboration.
• Participate in developing and delivering trainings on a variety of risk related topics to foster clarity and understanding of risk management requirements.
• Prepare and launch alerts and other communications to stakeholders to provide updates on policy changes, new tools and emerging issues.
• Assist with the Global Quality Performance Review program, including annual update of content and tools, process improvements, analyzing findings and reporting on results.
• Manage or participate in other risk management initiatives, as needed.

What you bring to the role

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• A degree in Law or CPA
• 6+ years’ legal or tax client service experience at large professional services firm
• Prior risk management/compliance experience would be an asset

Experience & Knowledge

• Solid business acumen with an understanding of financial services and risk management/compliance
• Proven business, writing and communication skills with ability to work across matrix organizations
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to build strong relationships and confidence in dealing with senior executives and challenging situations
• Self-starter mentality with advanced analytical and innovative problem sovling skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal direction, and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including MS Teams

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 is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG’s COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues).

As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.

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.

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Company: KPMG

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:12:31 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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