Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Services (IT Audit)

KPMG

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Business or Computer Science, preferably with an accounting major.
  • Completion of CPA, CA, CISA, or CISSP designations required.
  • 1-2 years of relevant IT audit experience in a large consulting practice.
  • Understanding of IT Integrated Audits and controls-based audits (e.g., CSAE 3416, SSAE 18).
  • Experience in system transformation projects involving SAP or Oracle controls evaluation.
  • Knowledge of testing controls in diverse IT environments such as SAP, Unix, or Mainframe.
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct IT audit procedures supporting financial statement audits.
  • Perform IT internal audits and third-party attestation engagements.
  • Manage IT Audit project tasks, including client interactions and quality assurance.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to clients through detailed reports.
  • Guide engagement teams and mentor junior staff members.
  • Contribute to practice initiatives, including training and HR activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
  • Supportive work environment aimed at employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for knowledge sharing and professional training.
  • Encouragement of participation in practice management activities.
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 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 or currently pursuing.
  • 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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