Audit Associate

Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results of the client, relevant external information, current business trends and specific client transactions primarily for financial services clients
• Learn to prepare clear, well-structured and effective audit documentation regarding our understanding of clients’ processes and technology systems, including the flow of transactions, identification of risk points and controls that mitigate the risk points
• With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances with clear explanations of procedures and results using appropriate standards and terminology; identify potential misstatements and control deficiencies when performing testing procedures and escalate as appropriate
• Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the diligent performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions; support the use of enabling technologies in the audit, which includes effective risk assessment, data extractions, statistical-based sampling procedures and related analyses
• Identify process improvements and audit efficiencies as part of KPMG’s continuous improvement culture
• Adhere to the Firm’s Values and Code of Conduct