National Data Management Coordinator - Practical Experience Specialist

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.

The National Data Management Coordinator & Practical Experience Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end validation of Experience reports for CPA candidates across Canada (except Quebec). This role ensures that all experience reports, chargeable hours, and competency requirements strictly adhere to provincial CPA regulations before they reach the Program Leader for final sign-off. Beyond reviewing Experience Reports, you will be responsible for generating and distributing Public Accounting License (PAL) Experience reports to firm members for the annual Public Accounting License (PAL) renewal process. You will also provide support to colleagues during the CPA Annual Membership Dues process to maintain operational efficiency during high-volume periods.

Reviewing Experience Reports & PERT Management

• Validation: Review and validate PERT Consolidated Summary reports for completeness and accuracy to ensure candidates meet all technical and enabling competency requirements.
• Compliance Tracking: Audit employment history by matching PERT data against HR Transaction reports to ensure no missing time or overlapping dates.
• Leave Management: Verify that total leave days (vacation, sick, etc.) reported in PERT are in accordance with the Student work experience report/IBS timesheets.
• Chargeable Hours Verification: For External Audit candidates, audit provincial Chargeable Hours Forms to ensure they match the internal student work experience reports and meet the Provincial Chargeable hours requirements like the 1,250-hour assurance hours requirement.
• Leadership Support: Prepare final review packages for Program Leaders, including the manually adjusted student work experience reports and practice aids.
• Processing CPA Review requests in PERT: Facilitate Change of Job Assessments for CPA candidates transferring offices or groups and Completion Assessments for those applying for their letters.

Firm Compliance & Public Accounting Licensing (PAL) Annual Experience Reports

• Extract Data: Obtain and extract bulk chargeable hours data for five-year period using the Advanced Reporting tool.
• Data Verification: Verify that the five-year chargeable hours data period has been accurately captured and input bulk data into an Excel macro for generating individual reports for members across Canada.
• Distribute Reports: Distribute individual reports to firm members by email communication in a timely manner to ensure they meet the PAL Renewal submission deadline.
• Archive Communications: Archive all PAL related email communications to license holders and maintain record of completion.

Team support during busy season

• Validating completion of submission: Provide support to colleagues during the CPA Annual Membership Dues process to complete payment requests on the Service Now site during high-volume periods.

• Impeccable Attention to Detail: You enjoy "the hunt" for discrepancies and take pride in 100% accuracy in regulatory reporting.

• Process-Oriented: You thrive when following structured step-by-step instructions and maintaining clear audit trails.

• Strong Communicator: You can translate complex provincial regulations into clear, actionable instructions for both candidates and senior management.

• Proactive Problem Solver: You identify when candidates have complex reporting issues and can collaborate with colleagues and CPA institutes to implement solutions.

• Team Player: You take initiative to support colleagues during high-volume periods to maintain productivity.

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $47,000 to $71,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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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.

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.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.