Senior Associate, Tech Assurance
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Job Description
The successful candidate will be:
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Assisting in business development activities to build a steady pipeline of opportunities and wins
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Planning and executing the day-to-day activities of IT audit and data assurance engagements for a variety of clients
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Evaluating the design and effectiveness of IT controls, IT governance practices supporting the client’s business and operations and data quality of the client’s systems
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Identifying and communicating value adding recommendations on IT risk management issues and performance improvement opportunities to clients
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Identify, sell / cross-sell and deliver IT and cyber related opportunities such as cyber assurance and attestation (SOC 1/2/3), project assurance, IT policy and governance reviews, emerging technology risks
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Coaching, mentoring and providing guidance to staff on career and personal development
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Having opportunities to broaden own development and greater exposure to relevant services within the Assurance and Risk Consulting Team
The ideal candidate should:
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Possess a recognised degree in a Technology related field, such as Information Technology, Accountancy/Commerce/Business with a major in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering (Electronics/Computer)
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Have minimum 3 years of experience in SAP/ERP audit work, including IT controls testing and data assurance work
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Other relevant certifications such as CISA will be advantageous have knowledge of the systems development lifecycle, information security, and IT management
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Have good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment
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Possess strong project and client management abilities
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Be willing to travel locally or regionally
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Possess excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas and results to technical and non-technical audiences, which include audit committees and senior management
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Be innovative and resourceful with strong interpersonal, organisational, presentation and report writing skills, have a naturally inquisitive mind and be able to think “outside the box”
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The successful candidate will be:
-
Assisting in business development activities to build a steady pipeline of opportunities and wins
-
Planning and executing the day-to-day activities of IT audit and data assurance engagements for a variety of clients
-
Evaluating the design and effectiveness of IT controls, IT governance practices supporting the client’s business and operations and data quality of the client’s systems
-
Identifying and communicating value adding recommendations on IT risk management issues and performance improvement opportunities to clients
-
Identify, sell / cross-sell and deliver IT and cyber related opportunities such as cyber assurance and attestation (SOC 1/2/3), project assurance, IT policy and governance reviews, emerging technology risks
-
Coaching, mentoring and providing guidance to staff on career and personal development
-
Having opportunities to broaden own development and greater exposure to relevant services within the Assurance and Risk Consulting Team
The ideal candidate should:
-
Possess a recognised degree in a Technology related field, such as Information Technology, Accountancy/Commerce/Business with a major in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering (Electronics/Computer)
-
Have minimum 3 years of experience in SAP/ERP audit work, including IT controls testing and data assurance work
-
Other relevant certifications such as CISA will be advantageous have knowledge of the systems development lifecycle, information security, and IT management
-
Have good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment
-
Possess strong project and client management abilities
-
Be willing to travel locally or regionally
-
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas and results to technical and non-technical audiences, which include audit committees and senior management
-
Be innovative and resourceful with strong interpersonal, organisational, presentation and report writing skills, have a naturally inquisitive mind and be able to think “outside the box”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.