Associate/Senior Associate, Federal Tech Assurance - IT Audit

KPMG Fed Tech Assurance Audit Practice

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join Fed Tech Assurance in our Audit practice.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of Information Technology (IT) audit and attestation engagements, including, but not limited to, reviewing access controls, segregation of duties, system development and system operations; potential projects include assessing information system controls in support of financial statements, SSAE 18 (SOC 1) examinations, IT-based performance audits, systems controls integration and IT audit readiness assessments for U.S. Federal government clients
• Work in teams to evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle
• Identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients
• Help identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients

Additional Responsibilities for a Senior Associate:

• Supervise associates and interns on engagements
• Serve as a liaison between clients and upper management

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of professional experience preferably in any of the following areas: internal or external IT audit, Modern ERP packages such as SAP, Oracle and Workday, risk assessment, business processes, project management, IT Operations, and/or IT strategy within multiple industries
• Bachelors degree in a business or information systems related field from an accredited college/university; CPA or CISA certificate is a plus
• U.S. Federal government experience preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Federal government security clearance within a reasonable period of time, which requires U.S. citizenship
• Ability to travel as needed to support firm requirements

Additional Qualifications for a Senior Associate:

• Minimum three years of professional experience preferably in any of the following areas: internal or external IT audit, Modern ERP packages such as SAP, Oracle, and Workday, risk assessment, business processes, project management, IT Operations, and/or IT strategy
• U.S. Federal government IT auditing experience is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the clients senior management team

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