Assistant Manager-GDC

Roles & responsibilities KPMG US Engagement Quality Control Review (EQCR) team, led by the Department of Professional Practice (DPP), supports SEC Reviewing Partners in performing Quality Control Reviews to drive quality and consistency in the execution of audits. KPMG US EQCR Team is responsible for enhancing audit quality through various monitoring activities, including conducting objective evaluations of work performed by the engagement team for specific audit areas before the report release date. Responsibilities: Drive key project management activities for the EQCR Center, including monitoring engagement progress, managing deadlines, and preparing status reports for leadership. This will involve directly supporting EQCR Managers in overseeing the portfolio of reviews. Support certain procedures associated with facilitating the GDC manager’s reviews of engagement team’s work papers and documentation for specific audit areas in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards and related rules and regulations (including PCAOB and SEC independence standards). Conducting inquiries and confirmations with the engagement team to gather necessary information. Assess engagement team readiness for the review of work, communicate to EQCR Team, allocate work to appropriate team members. Engaging in interactions with the EQCR Team members, and other stakeholders. Assist in EQCR Center’s project management activities and involvement in standardization, tool development etc. Stay informed about various PCAOB standards and US firm methodology and other developments relevant to the audit. Enthusiasm for contributing to audit quality improvement initiatives. Be eager to learn and grow as the EQCR Center evolves.