KPMG—Senior Associate 2- RMS - Offshore - RMAI Other

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Description: Roles & responsibilities KPMG is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join our Risk Management (RM) Audit practice. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the firm's quality and compliance initiatives by executing day-to-day risk management operations, guiding engagement teams, and driving process innovations. In this role, you will serve as a central resource for Audit Risk Management inquiries, managing the full inquiry lifecycle from intake through resolution while helping engagement teams navigate firm policies, professional standards, and risk management requirements • Policy & Standards Application: Apply a comprehensive understanding of KPMG Audit and Risk Management policies, as well as relevant professional standards (e.g., AICPA, PCAOB, SEC). • Intake System Management: Oversee the daily operations of the Risk Management Inquiry Intake System; triage incoming requests, coordinate and assign reviews, monitor workflows to ensure timely resolution, and manage daily reporting. • Inquiry Resolution: Leverage audit engagement experience and independent judgment to manage and resolve day-to-day Risk Management Audit inquiries from engagement teams. • Risk Escalation: Identify matters requiring specialized review or RM Audit SMEs involvement and appropriately escalate issues while ensuring effective follow-through and resolution. • Risk Management Operations: Execute critical risk management activities against short- and long-term deadlines. This includes performing technical research, analyzing engagement letter inquiries, and assistance with RM Audit SMEs with creating leadership presentations. • Inquiry Analytics & Trend Monitoring: Analyze inquiry volume, themes, turnaround times, and emerging risk areas to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and inform leadership decision-making. • Process Documentation: Draft, review, and maintain formal documentation for the group’s internal processes and controls. • Knowledge Repository Development: Maintain and enhance inquiry response libraries, FAQs, and knowledge management resources to promote consistency and operational efficiency across the Risk Management Audit function. • Continuous Improvement: Identify and present actionable recommendations for innovations, process improvements, and projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the RM Audit function. Requirements: This role is for you if you have the below Educational qualifications Post-Graduation from an accredited college or university (MBA/M. Com) Work experience 6 to 8 years of risk management/independence and/or financial statement auditing experience preferred Minimum of three years of recent experience within a public accounting or auditing firm; prior experience as a Senior Audit Associate is highly preferred. Responsibilities: Roles & responsibilities KPMG is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join our Risk Management (RM) Audit practice. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the firm's quality and compliance initiatives by executing day-to-day risk management operations, guiding engagement teams, and driving process innovations. In this role, you will serve as a central resource for Audit Risk Management inquiries, managing the full inquiry lifecycle from intake through resolution while helping engagement teams navigate firm policies, professional standards, and risk management requirements • Policy & Standards Application: Apply a comprehensive understanding of KPMG Audit and Risk Management policies, as well as relevant professional standards (e.g., AICPA, PCAOB, SEC). • Intake System Management: Oversee the daily operations of the Risk Management Inquiry Intake System; triage incoming requests, coordinate and assign reviews, monitor workflows to ensure timely resolution, and manage daily reporting. • Inquiry Resolution: Leverage audit engagement experience and independent judgment to manage and resolve day-to-day Risk Management Audit inquiries from engagement teams. • Risk Escalation: Identify matters requiring specialized review or RM Audit SMEs involvement and appropriately escalate issues while ensuring effective follow-through and resolution. • Risk Management Operations: Execute critical risk management activities against short- and long-term deadlines. This includes performing technical research, analyzing engagement letter inquiries, and assistance with RM Audit SMEs with creating leadership presentations. • Inquiry Analytics & Trend Monitoring: Analyze inquiry volume, themes, turnaround times, and emerging risk areas to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and inform leadership decision-making. • Process Documentation: Draft, review, and maintain formal documentation for the group’s internal processes and controls. • Knowledge Repository Development: Maintain and enhance inquiry response libraries, FAQs, and knowledge management resources to promote consistency and operational efficiency across the Risk Management Audit function. • Continuous Improvement: Identify and present actionable recommendations for innovations, process improvements, and projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the RM Audit function. Mandatory technical & functional skills Demonstrated understanding of professional auditing standards and fundamental risk management principles. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI. Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and AI Agent creation is highly desirable. Proven ability to work independently, seamlessly managing competing priorities and diverse initiatives under tight deadlines.