Independence & Compliance Consultant | Audit Risk

Kpmgaustralia1; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and locations

Generous paid parental leave

Career breaks

Retail discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Learning and growth opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

KPMG Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant to bring a solid understanding of independence rules and provide high-quality, professional support on independence-related matters across the Firm. The role also includes contributing to capability building within the team through the provision of training and technical guidance.

You will contribute to capability building through training and technical guidance, manage independence systems and clearance processes for Australian, PNG and Fiji audit

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, risk consulting or risk management within a Big 4 or mid-tier firm.
• Knowledge of Auditor independence rules (IESBA).
• Degree in Law or Accounting or professional accreditation (CA/CPA).
• Strong technical capability with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Independence systems, processes and procedures to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to projects ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Perform independence clearance processes for prospective audit clients across Australia, PNG and Fiji.
• Assess permissibility of non-assurance services for PIE and non-PIE audit clients prior to approval.
• Evaluate new services and develop supporting documentation and memoranda.
• Provide guidance on routine queries relating to business relationships.
• Build relationships with Partners and staff and collaborate across Risk Management.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance processes and service delivery.

Skills

Audit risk experience

Independence rules knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (SEC PCAOB APES 0

Education

Law or Accounting degree / CA or CPA

Job description

KPMG Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant to bring a solid understanding of independence rules and provide high-quality, professional support on independence-related matters across the Firm. The role also includes contributing to capability building within the team through the provision of training and technical guidance.

You will contribute to capability building through training and technical guidance, manage independence systems and clearance processes for Australian, PNG and Fiji audit