Assistant Manager - Audit Quality Control Review

Assistant Manager-GDC

Roles & responsibilities 
KPMG US Engagement Quality Control Review (EQCR) team, led by the Department of Professional Practice (DPP), supports SEC Reviewing Partners in performing Quality Control Reviews to drive quality and consistency in the execution of audits. KPMG US EQCR Team is responsible for enhancing audit quality through various monitoring activities, including conducting objective evaluations of work performed by the engagement team for specific audit areas before the report release date.
Responsibilities: 
Support the procedures associated with reviews of engagement team’s work papers and documentation for specific audit areas in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards and related rules and regulations (including PCAOB and SEC independence standards).  
Conducting inquiries and confirmations with the engagement team to gather necessary information. Assess engagement team readiness for the review of work, communicate to EQCR Team, allocate work to appropriate team members.
Facilitate aggregation of results of the review and present them to EQCR team members and the engagement team.
Engaging in interactions with the engagement team, EQCR Team members, and other stakeholders.
Stay informed about various PCAOB standards and US firm methodology and other developments relevant to the audit.
Assist in EQCR Center’s project management activities and review work performed by other professionals.
Enthusiasm for contributing to audit quality improvement initiatives. Be eager to learn and grow as the EQCR Center evolves.        

 

Roles & responsibilities 
KPMG US Engagement Quality Control Review (EQCR) team, led by the Department of Professional Practice (DPP), supports SEC Reviewing Partners in performing Quality Control Reviews to drive quality and consistency in the execution of audits. KPMG US EQCR Team is responsible for enhancing audit quality through various monitoring activities, including conducting objective evaluations of work performed by the engagement team for specific audit areas before the report release date.
Responsibilities: 
Support the procedures associated with reviews of engagement team’s work papers and documentation for specific audit areas in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards and related rules and regulations (including PCAOB and SEC independence standards).  
Conducting inquiries and confirmations with the engagement team to gather necessary information. Assess engagement team readiness for the review of work, communicate to EQCR Team, allocate work to appropriate team members.
Facilitate aggregation of results of the review and present them to EQCR team members and the engagement team.
Engaging in interactions with the engagement team, EQCR Team members, and other stakeholders.
Stay informed about various PCAOB standards and US firm methodology and other developments relevant to the audit.
Assist in EQCR Center’s project management activities and review work performed by other professionals.
Enthusiasm for contributing to audit quality improvement initiatives. Be eager to learn and grow as the EQCR Center evolves.        

Mandatory  technical & functional skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in Alteryx and PowerBI is a significant advantage 
Strong project management skills, particularly in managing expectations from multiple teams and proactively communicating issues, solutions and progress.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.

This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications 
CA or CPA (shall hold active membership/license)
Work experience
Significant experience in conducting integrated audits in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards, preferably with 4+ years of post-qualification experience with a reputed CA/CPA firm in a client facing role or 4+ years of post qualification IFRS audit experience with KPMG India / other Big 4s on component audits or audit of a SEC Registrant.
Experience with the application/implementation of PCAOB, IAS or US GAAS auditing standards, SEC Regulations and US GAAP. 
Preferred experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Financial Services, Consumer and Retail, Industrial Manufacturing, Technology and Media or Energy.

 

 

Experience Level

Mid Level