Senior Associate, Internal Audit

KPMG LLP; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Internal Audit team in a role that involves leading audits in a highly technical environment. You will develop risk-based audit programs, communicate findings to IA management, and mentor junior staff.

The position requires at least three years of internal audit or risk management experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and professional certifications such as CPA/CIA/CISA are preferred. Willingness to travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of internal audit or risk management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; CPA / CIA / CISA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of internal audit methodologies & risk management frameworks; proficient with audit tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or support complex internal audits in a technical environment with professional skepticism.
• Develop engagement planning docs and risk-based audit programs.
• Communicate audit execution status to IA management.
• Draft or edit audit reports for accuracy and clarity.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and training to associates.
• Act with integrity and contribute to a respectful, high-performing work environment.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA / CIA / CISA (preferred)

Tools

Audit management software

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Internal Audit team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct or support completion of complex internal audits in a highly technical environment with an objective mindset and appropriate level of professional skepticism
• Develop engagement planning documentation, including rationale for scoping decisions and develop risk-based audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risks
• Effectively communicate information and audit execution status to the internal Audit (IA) management
• Participate with Internal Audit management in the overall evaluation of results of audits, and draft or edit audit reports for accuracy, clarity, and conciseness
• Provide supervision, coaching, and training to associates; seek and provide upward feedback
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to contribute to KPMG's respectful and high-performing work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience in internal audit or risk management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university; Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), (or equivalent) certification is preferred
• Working knowledge of internal audit and risk management methodologies and frameworks;proficient in various auditing and analytical tools, including audit management software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to positively influence, mentor, and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork
• Travel will be required up to twenty-five percent
• Applicants 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 is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)