Senior Associate 1 - GTA at KPMG India

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

External Audits, PCAOB Standards, IT Audits, Risk Assessment, GITCs, ITACs, SOC 1, SOC 2, HITRUST, SSAE18, Project Management, Automation, Internal Controls, Compliance, Data Analysis, Technical Training

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Roles & responsibilities Conduct external audits in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards Lead 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 Lead team in evaluating and documenting the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Demonstrate strong project management skills for all engagements being led Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations Contribute to the Automation agenda of the practice by assisting in developing/testing for different bots and tools Conducting IT audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with regulations Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management Provide opportunity to junior team members and coach them on day-to-day tasks Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by assisting in technical knowledge development and trainings Possess knowledge of tools and techniques to drive audits for different industries or sectors Review work of junior team members for quality as per relevant auditing standards Evaluating IT systems, processes, and policies to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement Developing and executing audit plans, including scoping, testing, and reporting Assessing IT risks and recommending controls to mitigate those risks

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate will lead teams in conducting external and IT audits, evaluating technology controls, and assessing risks in accordance with PCAOB and AICPA standards. They are also responsible for documenting audit findings, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the practice's automation and knowledge management initiatives.