Question
Full time
5-10

Senior Associate 2 GTA

2/23/2026

The role involves leading external audits following PCAOB standards, assessing technology-related risks, and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls for financial reporting. Responsibilities also include performing SOC assessments and managing engagement economics.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
KPMG entities in India are established under the laws of India and are owned and managed (as the case may be) by established Indian professionals. Established in September 1993, the KPMG entities have rapidly built a significant competitive presence in the country. Today we operate from offices across 14 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. KPMG entities have a domestic client base of over 2700 companies. Our global approach to service delivery helps provide value-added services to clients. Our differentiation is derived from a rapid performance-based, industry-tailored and technology-enabled business advisory services delivered by some of the leading talented professionals in the country. KPMG professionals are grouped by industry focus and our clients are able to deal with industry professionals who speak their language. Our internal information technology and knowledge management systems enable the delivery of informed and timely business advice to clients.
About the Role

 Roles & responsibilities 
Lead external audit in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards.
Lead team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes.
Lead team in evaluating and performing review of the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.
Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA.
Demonstrate strong project management skills for multiple engagements being simultaneously led. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes.
Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management.
Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations.
Share learnings and provides on the job training to junior team members. Coaching and mentoring the team members.
Demonstrate team leading behaviors and has been a performance manager in current or last role. Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team members and help them achieve / exceed expectations from their roles.
Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by assisting in technical knowledge development and trainings.
Lead meetings and communications directly with Client contacts regarding engagement status, scoping, testing results, final deliverables, etc.
Build and nurture a positive working relationship with External / Internal stakeholders.
 

 

Key Skills
External AuditPCAOB Auditing StandardsProcess UnderstandingRisk AssessmentControl Gaps IdentificationTechnology Controls EvaluationGITCsITACsSOC 1SOC 2HITRUSTSSAE18 AssessmentsProject ManagementCross-functional CollaborationAudit Findings DocumentationTeam Leadership
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsultingData & AnalyticsManagement & Leadership
Apply Now

Please let KPMG Global Services know you found this job on InterviewPal. This helps us grow!

Apply Now
Prepare for Your Interview

We scan and aggregate real interview questions reported by candidates across thousands of companies. This role already has a tailored question set waiting for you.

Elevate your application

Generate a resume, cover letter, or prepare with our AI mock interviewer tailored to this job's requirements.