Senior Consultant – Engagement Independence

Kpmg-0828bc85; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Sydney is seeking a Senior Consultant to apply independence rules across the Firm, delivering high-quality support and building team capability through training and guidance.

The role involves managing independence clearance processes, reviewing non-audit services, and guiding engagement teams to ensure compliance with IESBA and local regulations across the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in audit, risk consulting, or risk management within a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Auditor independence rules (IESBA).
• Knowledge of SEC, PCAOB, APES 110 and Corporations Act 2001 provisions is advantageous.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications such as a degree in Law or Accounting, and/or CA/CPA accreditation.
• Strong technical capability with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Independence systems, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Contributing to projects and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Performing independence clearance processes for prospective audit clients across Australia, PNG, and Fiji; guiding engagement teams through independence clearance systems.
• Assessing the permissibility of non-audit services for PIE and non-PIE clients prior to approval.
• Developing independence memoranda and supporting process documentation.
• Providing guidance on routine queries relating to business relationships (e.g., sponsorships).
• Applying technical knowledge to ensure compliance with local and global independence policies and respond to stakeholders.

Skills

Audit experience

Independence rules knowledge

Education

Law or Accounting degree

CA/CPA accreditation

Job description

Senior Consultant - Engagement Independence

• Full-time

Brief Description of the Role:

The Senior Consultant will possess a sound 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Independence systems, processes, and procedures to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Contributing to projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Performing independence clearance processes for prospective audit clients across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, including reviewing non-assurance services; conducting intake discussions with audit teams; and guiding engagement teams through the Firm's independence clearance systems.
• Assessing the permissibility of non-assurance services for PIE and non-PIE audit clients prior to approval.
• Evaluating new services, including assessing permissibility of proposed service offerings to audit clients; preparing independence memoranda; and developing supporting process documentation.
• Providing guidance on routine queries relating to business relationships (e.g., marketing arrangements, sponsorships).
• Applying technical and business knowledge to support compliance with local and global independence policies and regulatory requirements, including responding to stakeholder queries.

Other responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying innovative and pragmatic approaches to enhance processes and service delivery.
• Effectively manage competing priorities and perform under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Design and implement processes that improve operational efficiency for both the team and the broader business.
• Formulate well-reasoned, defensible positions on complex matters, supported by appropriate analysis and rationale.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Partners and staff, and collaborate across Risk Management to share knowledge, address business issues, and deliver timely, value-added outcomes.

How are you extraordinary?

• Demonstrated experience in audit, risk consulting, or risk management within a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services environment - required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Auditor independence rules (IESBA) - required.
• Knowledge of SEC, PCAOB, APES 110, and Corporations Act 2001 provisions is considered advantageous.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications such as a degree in Law or Accounting, and/or professional accreditation (e.g., CA or CPA).
• Strong technical capability, complemented by excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

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.

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