Career Level Requirement
Experienced
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KPMG is currently seeking an Internal Audit Directorfocused on Banking our Audit & Assurance practice.
Responsibilities:
- Drive and lead multi-functional and cross disciplinary teams to deliver internal audits across the audit lifecycle (planning, execution, reporting), including additional elements such as the development of audit programs and workpaper documentation. Direct the facilitation of client meetings to discuss project status, conduct process and control walkthroughs, gain an understanding of client provided documentation
- Depending upon the complexity of the engagement, drive and lead the KPMG Internal Audit engagement delivering team in the execution and delivery of the audit itself; internal audit support may be delivered in the capacity of loaned-staff, strategic sourcing, and subject matter advice; lead Internal Audit Transformational engagements with a focus on assessments, design, and implementation of key internal audit activities and processes
- Lead the performance and delivery of Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) of the Internal Audit Function; guide and provide oversight of control testing for purposes of SOX Programs, Internal Audits, and other testing related activities; manage and coordinate offshore resources (as part of a one-team approach) while focused on the ongoing quality of the engagement deliverables
- Collaborate with senior-level client personnel and KPMG professionals as part of the daily delivery of client engagements and go to market activities; develop relationships across KPMG to expand your knowledge base and continue to understand industry- based practices
- Serve as a coach and mentor and provide opportunities for on-the-job training for staff, as well as other team members
Additional Responsibilities forDirector:
- Develop and/or assist in the development of Internal Audit client-facing materials such as client deliverables (branded and/or nonbranded), proposals, thought leadership, and more.
- Identify new business opportunities, participate in firm go-to-market activities, and contribute to the development of proposals
- Effectively communicate the value propositions of various Firm services, thought leadership and emerging risk(s) to clients, and be recognized and respected by clients as a knowledgeable valued professional
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight years of recent financial services experience in banking with relevant internal audit and banking operations experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in either accounting and/or finance; CPA or CIA is preferred
- Demonstrable awareness of industry challenges and emerging risks facing the banking industry, as well as the ability to communicate the strategic value of Internal Audit in meeting those challenges
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with advanced problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to use data effectively to identify and resolve issues; working knowledge of internal audit activities and processes across but not limited to Internal Audit Methodology, Internal Audit Risk Assessment, Internal Audit Quality Assurance Programs, and those broader activities related to professional practices
- Proficiency with technology including MS Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project; experience with analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Qlikview or Tableau is preferred; working knowledge of the 2024 Internal Audit Standards as set by the IIA; working experience of the FRB's 13-1 and the OCC's Heightened Standards.
- Able to identify observations and recommendations for business operations and control issues in correlation with key risk disciplines, including financial reporting, regulatory, and operational; with previous experience leading teams and managing projects and accustomed to taking an active role in executing engagements
- Ability to be on-site (Client Site and/or KPMG Office) within the tri-state area; the need to be on-site will be dependent upon the client and the engagement team; ability to travel as needed
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for 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)
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