Assistant Manager at KPMG India

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Control Testing, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, External Audit, Professional Skepticism, Stakeholder Management, Root Cause Analysis, Documentation, Time Management, Communication Skills, Project Leadership, SOX Controls, Quality Management, Analytical Thinking

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Key responsibilities and accountabilities: The Assistant Manager will have end‑to‑end ownership and accountability for allocated sections of the CAP testing programme. This includes: •Planning and performing testing of the implementation and operating effectiveness of SoQM controls and compliance with KPMG policies and professional standards. •Independently reviewing and evaluating evidence obtained, exercising professional skepticism to assess whether it sufficiently demonstrates effective control operation and policy compliance. •Documenting work clearly, accurately and concisely in line with the KPMG SoQM Methodology and relevant guidance, producing inspection‑ready workpapers that support clear conclusions. •Identifying, evaluating and clearly articulating findings, and communicating these to relevant stakeholders to enable appropriate remediation actions to be agreed and tracked. •Contributing to, and often assisting with, root cause analysis and action planning in response to identified findings. The role also requires developing a strong understanding of relevant processes, policies, controls and methodologies, and the ability to distil complex testing outcomes into clear, high‑level messages for senior stakeholders Stakeholder interaction and leadership The Assistant Manager will regularly liaise with Director‑level and above stakeholders across the business, including Risk Management, Engagement Teams and Engagement Leaders, DPP, Ethics & Independence, and People. The role requires confidence and credibility to challenge Partners and senior personnel, ask probing questions, apply judgement to responses received, and follow matters through to resolution. Over time, the role provides opportunities to lead discrete projects within the CAP team, potentially take ownership of different areas of the SoQM programme, and increase involvement in more complex testing areas, reporting to senior management, and supervision of team members. What this role offers This role offers development opportunity, providing: •Deep understanding of key risk areas, policies and central processes that underpin the quality of engagements performed by the Firm. •Experience of testing and evaluating complex controls in a highly regulated and scrutinised environment. •Direct input into the continuous improvement of the Firm’s SoQM, both in relation to controls and the testing approach. •The opportunity to focus on one organisation, allowing greater depth of technical and contextual understanding. •Regular exposure to, and interaction with, senior stakeholders across the business. •The potential to become a subject matter contact within the CAP team for specific areas of the SoQM or risk framework. Essential: •Demonstrable experience of testing controls, gained through internal audit, external audit, or a risk management / compliance role. Experience of delivering the clarity and robustness of control testing and documentation required by Audit regulators, including PCAOB (e.g. SOX controls) is strongly preferred. •Strong understanding of control design and operating effectiveness, including evaluation of evidence and documentation of clear conclusions. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarise findings for senior audiences. •Demonstrated ownership and accountability for quality and timely delivery of work. •Ability to apply professional scepticism, follow issues through to resolution, and suggest forward‑looking actions. •Confidence and judgement to effectively challenge Partners and other senior personnel in a professional and collaborative manner. •Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands. •Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. •Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. This role is for you if you have the below Educational qualifications •Qualifications: Graduate or a post graduate degree from Tier 1/Tier 2 institute Work experience •Postgraduate with 8+ years of experience Other useful experience may include: •Experience of responding to regulatory enquiries (e.g. FRC, PCAOB). •Audit qualification (e.g. ACA or equivalent) or other similar / comparable audit-related qualification (e.g. IT audit related) advantageous. •Prior experience of supervising, coaching and/or reviewing the work of others. •Knowledge of KPMG risk management systems and processes (e.g. EMpowered, CEAC, Sentinel, CRA, ERA). •Good understanding of KPMG’s structure and range of business capabilities and services

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager is responsible for the end-to-end testing and evaluation of the System of Quality Management (SoQM) controls and compliance with professional standards. This includes documenting workpapers, identifying findings, and communicating remediation actions to senior stakeholders.