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Consultant Internal Controls over Financial reporting

KPMG Canada
Department:Accounting
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location:Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:CAD70,000 - CAD100,000
Skills:
ICFRSOX COMPLIANCEINTERNAL AUDITRISK ADVISORYCOSO FRAMEWORKCPACIAACCOUNTINGFINANCEBUSINESS PROCESS CONTROLSCONTROL TESTINGWALKTHROUGHSREMEDIATION TRACKINGEXTERNAL AUDITPUBLIC COMPANY
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Job Description

Posted on: February 23, 2026

KPMG is an industry leading firm that serves clients on a variety of specialized projects that help them to work smarter, grow faster and compete better. Why join our contract workforce?

  • Interesting work: Deliver work that matters to you. We provide the opportunity to get involved in highly technical, complex and interesting projects where you can leverage your specific skillset and expertise to add value.
  • Enrich your skills: Access to best-in-class technology, market intelligence and resources to advance your unique technical skills and expertise. Work alongside diverse, passionate and highly skilled professionals working together to drive innovation.
  • Flexible opportunities: Find projects that match when and where you want to work.

We are seeking a Consultant with experience in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance to support our client engagement. The ideal candidate will assist with documenting business processes and controls, performing walkthroughs, and executing tests of design and operating effectiveness. This role is well suited for professionals with prior experience in public companies, professional services firm, external audit, consulting, or Big 4 environments. Candidates who hold a CPA or are pursuing the designation are preferred. What you will do:

  • Document business process controls, narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices
  • Execute testing of control design and operating effectiveness
  • Perform walkthroughs with process owners
  • Support identification of control design gaps and deficiencies
  • Assist with remediation tracking and evidence gathering
  • Partner with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support SOX activities
  • Maintain well‑organized documentation and workpapers in accordance with professional standards
  • Contribute to process improvement and control optimization efforts

Your qualifications:

  • 2–5 years of experience in ICFR/SOX, Internal Audit, or Risk Advisory
  • Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements and the COSO framework
  • Experience working with external auditors or in a public company environment
  • CPA, CIA, or equivalent designation preferred; enrollment in a professional program is an asset
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Economics, Math, Computer Science)

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. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.

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