Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Services (IT Audit)

KPMG • Vancouver, WA

116d • $63,500 - $99,500

About The Position

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Our Risk Services practice provides clients with a range of Advisory and Assurance services focused on strengthening business resilience, managing business risks, and catalyzing business performance. Our value is in applying and integrating our wide range of technology, business, advisory, assurance, and risk management expertise to specific business and management problems. KPMG’s Technology Risk services assist our clients to effectively identify, evaluate, and manage the broad range of opportunities, risks, controls, and compliance requirements associated with their use of and reliance on technology-enabled processes, services, and solutions, whether developed and operated in-house or provided by third parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services including Technology Assurance Services, SOC 1, SOC 2, and Other Controls Assurance Services, ISO/EIEC 27001 and 27701 Certification Services, IT Internal / External Audit Services, Cyber Security and Privacy Services, Business Systems Controls Services, System Implementation Assessment and Assurance Services, Technology Project Advisory and Assurance Services, Business Resilience Services, and Technology Governance, Risk Compliance Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Accounting, Computing Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program(s).
• Accounting and Audit / IT audit designation(s) (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA) would be an asset.
• 4+ years (Sr. Consultant) combined relevant experience in internal/external audit, consulting, and/or industry (e.g. risk management or internal control, IT, project oversight, system implementation, finance, accounting) is preferred.
• Knowledge of PCAOB audit standards with respect to IT controls would be an asset.
• A desire to work toward further relevant education/designations (e.g. PMP, CISSP, CRISC).
• Ability to identify and evaluate business, IT, and audit risks – understanding financial reporting, compliance, audit risks and their IT components.
• Experience auditing, assessing, and/or implementing business systems and/or emerging technologies, and streamlining IT audit processes.
• Knowledge and experience with technology that supports governance, risk controls (GRC) initiatives and processes is desirable.
• Curiosity and thirst for learning new standards, technologies, and skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for being able to clearly communicate issues and solutions at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and develop relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues.
• Excellent business, engagement, and project ownership skills.
• Highly motivated, committed self-starter who can prioritize work, multi-task and cope with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Care for the development and implementation of engagement and project plans.
• Contribute on multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity across multiple industry sectors and technology environments.
• Assessment of governance, risks, and controls in areas such as IT planning and organization, IT projects, General IT controls, Business process and IT Application Controls, and System Implementations and Data conversion.
• Planning, managing and completing project tasks including liaising with client and KPMG teams; collecting, testing and analyzing information; documenting and evaluating business and IT processes, risks, controls, policies, strategies.
• Discussing findings and recommendations with client personnel and developing reports and deliverables.
• Work with clients to take on emerging issues and technologies such as blockchain, crypto-assets, cloud services, intelligent automation, internet of things, virtual/augmented reality, cybersecurity, privacy, and the metaverse.
• Agile involvement in the business community and developing relationships with clients to increase awareness of the firm's services.
• Identifying and assisting in pursuits including developing marketing materials, proposals, presentations, and research.
• Guiding and contributing to practice development such as knowledge sharing, training, coaching, team motivation and practice direction.
• Assisting with the direction, development, and growth of the practice.

Benefits

• The expected base salary range for this position is $63,500 to $99,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards.
• KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees