Audit Associate - Technology Controls

Associate 2 - AQPP

Roles & responsibilities 
Conduct external audit in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards.
Assist team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes.
Assist team in evaluating and documenting the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s / KPMG Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
Assist team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls), SOC 2+ (HITRUST) SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants).
Develop self by participating in audit conceptual trainings and actively get involved on business and industry specific knowledge development initiatives including innovation support to help drive usage of new software audit tools
Participate in the firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
Being proactive in owning/managing your client allocation & flexible in working arrangements
Provide coaching and support to junior team members

Assisting Senior team members in reviewing Audit workpapers in line with the KPMG Audit Methodology and SoQM Audit Methodology
Help identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients / engagements.
Identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients.
Communicates effectively with the engagement lead and/or onshore stakeholders on progress through project deliverables.

 

Roles & responsibilities 
Conduct external audit in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards.
Assist team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes.
Assist team in evaluating and documenting the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s / KPMG Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
Assist team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls), SOC 2+ (HITRUST) SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants).
Develop self by participating in audit conceptual trainings and actively get involved on business and industry specific knowledge development initiatives including innovation support to help drive usage of new software audit tools
Participate in the firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
Being proactive in owning/managing your client allocation & flexible in working arrangements
Provide coaching and support to junior team members

Assisting Senior team members in reviewing Audit workpapers in line with the KPMG Audit Methodology and SoQM Audit Methodology
Help identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients / engagements.
Identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients.
Communicates effectively with the engagement lead and/or onshore stakeholders on progress through project deliverables.

Mandatory technical & functional skills
Experience in evaluating and testing Process level manual and automated controls.
Experience in testing automated controls and General IT Controls across different domains: Access to Programs and Data, Program Development & Changes and Computer Operations across various platforms (OS, Network, DB, Application).
Knowledge / Experience of industry standards and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, HIPAA etc. preferred.
Basic Knowledge of Business Process Cycles including Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay etc.

This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications

Education Qualification: BE/B.Tech, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, M.Tech, CA.

Work experience
The candidate must have 1-4 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with a Big 4 firm.

 

Experience Level

Mid Level