Senior Associate, Internal Audit

KPMG LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is actively seeking an Internal Audit Senior Associate to join our Internal Audit organization in the United States. The role involves executing and supporting internal audits with an objective mindset, developing risk-based audit programs, and drafting clear findings.

The position requires at least three years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3+ years of internal audit or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of internal control, risk management and audit frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or support internal audits with professional skepticism.
• Develop engagement planning documentation and risk-based audit programs.
• Prepare audit workpapers and draft findings.
• Communicate audit status to IA management.
• Supervise, coach and train associates; provide feedback.
• Contribute to a respectful, high-performing work environment.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Tools

Audit software

Data analysis tools

MS Office

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking an Internal Audit Senior Associate to join our Internal Audit organization.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct or support completion of internal audits, and use knowledge of internal control, risk management, accounting and business processes to carry out a variety of engagements 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
• Prepare or supervise the timely preparation of all audit workpapers, including draft findings
• Communicate information and audit execution status to the internal IA management effectively
• 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 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 internal audit or risk management experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; CPA, CIA, 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
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; Ability to positively influence, mentor, and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members
• Travel will be required up to 25%
• 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)