IT Audit Senior Associate — Technical Risk & Mentorship

KPMG LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an IT Senior Associate to join our Internal Audit organization in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on conducting and supervising IT internal audits, developing risk-based audit programs, and drafting clear audit reports.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in IT audit or IT risk management, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and preferred certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISM. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, with travel up to 25% expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of recent internal IT audit or IT risk management experience.
• Knowledge of technology risks and controls related to hardware platforms, system software, and IT operational practices.
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or support completion of complex IT internal audits in a technical environment with professional skepticism.
• Develop engagement planning documentation and risk-based audit programs for adequate risk coverage.
• Prepare or supervise timely preparation of all audit workpapers, including draft findings.
• Effectively communicate audit execution status to the Internal IA team.
• Draft or edit audit reports for accuracy, clarity, and conciseness.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and training to associates; mentor junior staff.

Skills

IT audit

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CPA/CIA/CISA/CISM preferred

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking an IT Senior Associate to join our Internal Audit organization in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on conducting and supervising IT internal audits, developing risk-based audit programs, and drafting clear audit reports.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in IT audit or IT risk management, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and preferred certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISM. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, with travel up to 25% expected.