Senior Consultant - IT Audit

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Senior Consultant in IT Audit at KPMG Australia offers a hands on role delivering IT external audits across industries, with coaching and project management support and reporting to IT management and CIOs. You’ll need a solid risk and controls background, strong IT controls knowledge, and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear written reports. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in external/internal audit or risk, US SOX desirable, a related degree, and CA or CISA or the ability to obtain one. To apply, tailor your resume to show problem solving, coaching experience, and collaboration with diverse teams, emphasize resilience in a fast paced environment, and mention being willing to work onsite in Sydney and to embrace flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

Our IT Auditing team is made up of audit focused people who are all pivotal to the successful delivery of our IT External/Internal Audit engagements. We are dedicated to support the evaluation of our audit clients' IT control environment. The team draws on a diverse and dedicated group of people, powerful KPMG methodologies, innovating capability and assets, and global resources to support our clients in achieving the right milestones. Tech Assurance is a growing business that focuses on helping our clients understand, manage, and oversee their risks, including conduct and regulatory change.

Your Opportunity

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

• Delivering IT external audits and IT attestation engagements across a variety of industries
• Providing job coaching, technical knowledge, direction and training to engagement team members.
• Supporting engagement 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:

• Background in external/internal audit and/or risk (ideally with a professional services firm) with a minimum of 2 years' experience. US-SOX accreditation is desirable.
• Have gained strong technology risk and controls knowledge.
• Passion towards delivering quality IT Audits. 
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and share expertise with team members to strengthen capability.
• A tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g. Accounting, Information Systems, Commerce or other), CA or CISA equivalent or ability to obtain a CA or 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!