City : Hamilton

Category : Advisory

Industry : Finance

Employer : KPMG

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.

KPMG’s Forensics practice specializes in investigating, assessing, and resolving financial issues often related to the quantification of economic damages that occur as a result of fraud, business disputes or accident.  Our services range from forensic accounting, to litigation support, quantifying insurance losses, providing expert testimony and more.

We are looking for someone who has a strong desire to excel as a forensic accountant to join our KPMG forensics team that focuses exclusively on the damage quantification aspects of personal injury and commercial insurance claims.

• Responsible for managing and undertaking projects in respect of the quantification of insurance claims, predominately as a result of motor vehicle accidents and commercial losses
• Gather and analyze financial data for the purposes of quantifying damages and conducting investigations
• Correspond with insurance adjusters, claimants, internal accounting staff and lawyers to discuss file issues and our findings
• Prepare reports, schedules and appendices in a clear and concise manner in accordance with generally accepted standards for these types of assignments
• Develop and maintain client relationships, including accountability for most operational aspects of client engagement
• Develop relationships with peers within KPMG and current and prospective clients

• Accounting degree required. Specialty accounting designation (i.e. IFA, CFE, CFF, CBV) would be an asset
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in forensic accounting, with an emphasis on insurance claim loss quantification; candidates without this experience, but with public accounting AND personal/corporate tax experience will also be considered
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to write reports and communicate ideas effectively in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish relationships with staff and clients
• Strong analytical, accounting and auditing skills
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills
• Able to prioritize with the flexibility to manage workload demands and multiple tasks as required

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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 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.