Associate, IT Assurance

Austin, Texas

Requisition #: 33308

Practice Area: Advisory

Location: Austin, TX

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate in Risk Assurance - IT Audit and Assurance for ourpractice.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of IT audit engagements for clients, including system development, package implementation, SSAE 16 readiness assessments, and/or platform reviews

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle

• Identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients

• Help identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience in any of the following areas: internal or external IT audit, risk assessment, business process reengineering, Enterprise Resource Planning packages (SAP, Oracle Financials, Hyperion, and Cognos), and Customer Relationship Management packages (Siebel, IT security, project management, IT outsourcing or off shoring, and/or IT strategy)

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university

• Strong leadership and communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the client's senior management team

• Travel may be up to 80-100%

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibility, matriculation or political affiliation, or other legally protected status. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.

Our Benefits

Health

KPMG offers a range of medical insurance options to meet your needs as well as prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending accounts, and dependent day care flexible spending accounts.

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Up to 30 PTO Days per year (depending on job classification/level/years of service).

Financial

• 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Health Care Flexible Spending Account

• Mortgage Assistance Program

• HomeBenefits@Work Program

• Hyatt Legal Plan

• Benefits vary by employment status.