Senior Associate, Internal Audit

KPMG LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Irvine is seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit & Controls to execute high-quality audits for clients within the Audit and Assurance practice. You will develop audit programs, perform risk assessments, and support engagement teams to achieve objectives, while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires strong knowledge of internal controls, financial instruments, and front-to-back office processes in asset management. Travel may be up to 80–100% and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; professional certifications preferred (CPA/CIA/CISA).
• Three years of internal or external audit experience in a consulting or financial services firm with leadership demonstrated.
• Experience with auditing tools and knowledge of asset management processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality internal audit engagements and projects aligned with firm risk management practices.
• Develop audit programs, working papers, and internal audit reports.
• Assist in risk assessments and annual audit plans for various clients.
• Collaborate on advisory projects and support engagement management to meet objectives.
• Identify and communicate findings to senior management and client personnel.
• Mentor associates, interns, and new hires; understand firm service offerings.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit & Controls for our Audit and Assurance practice.

Responsibilities :

• Provide high quality, professional day-to-day execution of internal audit engagements and projects in line with firm risk management practices
• Develop audit programs, working papers, and internal audit reports
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and annual audit plans for various clients
• Work on project teams focused on advisory projects and assist engagement management to successfully complete engagement objectives
• Identify and communicate findings to senior management and client personnel
• Understand firm service offerings and mentor associates, interns, and new hires

Qualifications :

• Three years of experience performing internal or external audits for a consulting or financial services firm with demonstrated leadership skills and experience with auditing tools
• One year of experience with key asset management business processes including portfolio management, trading, settlement, valuation, and other middle and back office operations
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field; CPA, CIA or CISA preferred
• Working knowledge of business processes, financial instruments, and derivative products and an understanding of associated risks and controls in the investment banking and broker dealer industries including front, middle, and back-office capital markets activities
• Travel may be up to 80-100%
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship)