Senior Consultant - IT Audit - Mid Market & Private

Company Description

Where can a career at KPMG take you? We provide an environment for Connection, Variety and Growth.

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change and drive disruption and growth. We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities.

KPMG’s Mid-Market & Private Audit division is growing its IT Audit practice to support the evaluation of our audit clients’ IT control environments and meet increasing client demand. A greater expectation and requirement on Finance to have a robust control environment propelled many companies to automate controls and tighten its access security. Consequently, this has created a growing demand from a broad range of our evolving audit clients to rely on their IT controls for financial reporting

Job Description

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Analyst in the IT Audit team, you will play a key role in:

• Delivering a variety of Technology Assurance and advisory projects, including IT External Audit, SOC1/SOC2 Assurance, Post Implementation Reviews, etc.
• Developing, coaching and mentoring team members, providing stretch assignments to advance their capability.
• Providing technical knowledge, direction and training to engagement team members.
• Supporting IT Audit managers in the overall project management of engagements as well as the preparation of clear and concise reports to IT management and CIO’s.

How are you extraordinary?

• You have a detailed understanding of risk and controls and are able to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of IT controls on core business processes.
• You enjoy marrying your strong analytical skills with fantastic technical communication skills to write detailed and accurate reports.
• You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
• You are resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you will be supported to use your initiative to work through competing priorities.
• You enjoy working in the details, with a proactive attitude towards accuracy and deadlines.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• 3 to 4 years of experience in IT external audit engagements supporting financial statement audits. Preference will be given to candidates with IT audit experience gained within a Big Four firm.
• Have gained strong technology risk and controls knowledge.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of clients and internal stakeholders.

The IT Audit team is a national practice supporting clients across Australia. The Senior Analyst will have the opportunity to work on diverse engagements and may be required to travel occasionally to other Australian cities.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g. Accounting, Information Systems, Commerce or other), CA or CISA equivalent or ability to obtain a CISA.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!