Overview

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The Resource Management team is an integral part of KPMG’s National Audit Operations group, which deploys various programs focused on centralization, standardization and automation to support audit engagement teams in performing effective and efficient audits.

Resource Management is focused on standardizing and optimizing resources for our firm, our audit clients, and our people. This includes:

- Identifying resource options that align the right people to the right work to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

- Enabling business functions to share people resources.

- Supporting effective workforce planning, including leverage models, contractor use, and offshore resourcing.

- Leveraging tools to identify opportunities for audit professionals, considering individual interests and specialized skills when staffing audit engagements.

The Specialist, SOQM Controls – Resource Management will support the implementation, monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement of National Resource Management processes and internal controls to support compliance with KPMG’s System of Quality Management (SoQM) requirements.

This individual will work collaboratively with National Resource Management, Audit Operations, Audit Quality, and other internal stakeholders to support the effective execution of controls, identify opportunities for process improvement,



and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the firm's quality management processes.

What you will do

- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of National Resource Management processes, procedures, and internal controls, including their alignment with SoQM requirements.

- Support the implementation, execution, documentation, and ongoing monitoring of National Resource Management controls.

- Assist in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying potential gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.

- Maintain accurate and comprehensive process documentation, control descriptions, supporting evidence, and related materials to demonstrate compliance with established requirements.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Learning and Development, Audit Quality, Audit Operations, National Resource Management, and Business Unit teams, to support the consistent execution of processes and controls.

- Coordinate with Resource Managers and other stakeholders across the country to gather information, validate control activities, and follow up on outstanding requirements.

- Support the identification, tracking, and implementation of remediation activities related to Resource Management controls,



working closely with the National SoQM team and Resource Management leadership.

- Assist in preparing reports, summaries, presentations, and supporting materials to communicate control performance, identified issues, and remediation progress to key stakeholders.

- Contribute to initiatives focused on process standardization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

- Support the evaluation and implementation of technology solutions, reporting tools, and automation opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and controls.

- Stay informed of relevant developments in SoQM requirements, including external regulatory requirements and KPMG Global policies and guidance.

- Participate in projects and initiatives supporting National Resource Management objectives and the firm's quality management framework.

What you bring to the role

- Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in internal controls, risk management, compliance, quality management, audit operations, process improvement, or a related field.

- Post-secondary education in business administration, accounting, finance, operations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

- Experience supporting the implementation, execution, documentation, monitoring, or testing of internal controls. Familiarity with SOX, ICFR, SoQM, or similar control frameworks is considered an asset.

- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review processes, identify potential gaps, and recommend practical improv

📌 Specialist, SOQM Controls – Resource Management (Toronto)
🏢 KPMG Canada
📍 Toronto