Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Services (IT Audit)

KPMG

$65K — $102K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Computer Science, ideally with a major in accounting.
  • CPA, CA, CISA, or CISSP certification is preferred.
  • 1-2 years of relevant IT Audit experience in a large consulting practice.
  • Familiarity with IT Integrated Audits and controls-based audits like CSAE 3416 or SSAE 18.
  • Proven experience in evaluating process-level controls during system transformations involving SAP or Oracle.
  • Knowledge of various IT environments, including SAP, Oracle, Unix, Linux, AS400, and Mainframe.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct IT audit procedures related to financial statement audits and internal controls.
  • Manage and complete IT Audit project tasks, collaborating with clients and KPMG teams.
  • Document and evaluate IT processes, controls, and policies, ensuring quality assurance.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations through reports and technical documentation.
  • Guide and coach junior staff, enhancing team skills and performance.
  • Contribute to practice initiatives such as knowledge sharing and training activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards program including health, wellness and retirement benefits.
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid work model to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
What you will do

  • Conducting IT audit procedures (e.g., IT risk assessments, General IT Controls, IT Application Controls, large System Implementations and Data Conversions) in support of financial statement audits and internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Conducting IT internal audit and third-party attestation engagements such as CSAE 3416 / SSAE 18 / SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports.
  • Planning, managing, and completing IT Audit project tasks including liaising with client and KPMG teams; collecting, testing, and exploring information; documenting and evaluating IT processes, controls, policies, strategies; and performing detailed quality assurance review and feedback on the work of others.
  • Communicating (written and verbal) findings and recommendations to the client including technical and business communication to management through the preparation of reports and analyses; preparation of advisory and assurance reports and related deliverables.
  • Guiding field engagement teams as well as coaching junior staff members.
  • Influencing and contributing to other practice initiatives, including but not limited to knowledge sharing, training, HR initiatives, and practice management activities

What you bring to the role

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business or Computer Science degree required, ideally with a major in accounting.
  • Completion of one or a combination of the following designations: CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP.
  • 1-2 years of combined relevant experience in IT Audit (internal and/or external audit) within a large consulting practice.
  • Understanding and experience with IT Integrated Audits and controls-based audits (e.g., CSAE 3416 or SSAE 18) is required.
  • Experience with the identification and or evaluation of process level controls in large system transformation projects involving SAP and or Oracle.
  • Experience in the testing of controls in different IT environments, like SAP, Oracle, Unix, Linux, AS400, Mainframe, etc.
  • Experience within an external audit practice auditing client in the Financial Services, Technology and Telecom, and Mining industry.
  • Ability to work both, with little supervision and within a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills being able to express insights, both written and orally.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and strong organization and investigative skills.
  • Strong understanding of business risks and audit risks.
  • Have a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm, and drive.

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KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $65,500 to $102,500 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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