KPMG Global Services Finance/FinTech

GTA - Manager - Kochi (3 of 3)

Kochi, India In person Full-time

Roles & responsibilities

  • Managing engagements
  • Lead IT Audit assessments in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards and AICPA (America Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Audit Standards.
  • Lead team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes.
  • Lead team in evaluating and performing review of the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.
  • Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA.
  • Identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations.
  • Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
  • Inculcate a culture of “Quality First” in all Client interactions and assignments.
  • Demonstrate strong project management skills for multiple engagements being simultaneously led across locations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes.
  • Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management.
  • Contribute to the Practice level initiatives such as Learning, Hiring, Automation, Recognition, Operations, etc.
  • Managing people
  • Serve as a performance manager to guide and coach Senior Associates and Associates on career advancement and provide continued feedback through the performance year on their development areas.
  • Demonstrate team leading behaviors and has been a performance manager in current or last role. Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team members and help them achieve / exceed expectations from their role
  • Lead by Example, Build and Nurture a high performing team and inspire the team members to achieve their full potential.
  • Improve operational effectiveness through measures of improving people utilization and generating efficiencies.
  • Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by leading team members in technical knowledge content development and trainings.

Roles & responsibilities

  • Managing engagements
  • Lead IT Audit assessments in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards and AICPA (America Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Audit Standards.
  • Lead team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes.
  • Lead team in evaluating and performing review of the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.
  • Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA.
  • Identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations.
  • Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
  • Inculcate a culture of “Quality First” in all Client interactions and assignments.
  • Demonstrate strong project management skills for multiple engagements being simultaneously led across locations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes.
  • Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management.
  • Contribute to the Practice level initiatives such as Learning, Hiring, Automation, Recognition, Operations, etc.
  • Managing people
  • Serve as a performance manager to guide and coach Senior Associates and Associates on career advancement and provide continued feedback through the performance year on their development areas.
  • Demonstrate team leading behaviors and has been a performance manager in current or last role. Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team members and help them achieve / exceed expectations from their role
  • Lead by Example, Build and Nurture a high performing team and inspire the team members to achieve their full potential.
  • Improve operational effectiveness through measures of improving people utilization and generating efficiencies.
  • Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by leading team members in technical knowledge content development and trainings.
  • Mandatory technical & functional skills
  • Experience in leading global teams conducting SOX and SOC audits.
  • Knowledge of PCAOB Auditing standards and AICPA requirements.
  • Experience in evaluating risks across a variety of IT platforms (including ERPs, UNIX/Linux, Windows, Mainframe, iSeries (AS400), SQL, Sybase, Oracle, DB2 and popular Cloud Hosted solutions).
  • Strong understanding of frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, HITRUST etc.
  • Strong understanding of various Industry sectors and business processes.
  • This role is for you if you have the below
  • Education Qualification: BE/B.Tech, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, M.Tech, CA.
  • Work Experience: The candidate must have 6-10 years of relevant experience with at least 1-2 years in a similar role, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
  • Team leading / Performance Management experience for a minimum of 2 years.

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