Senior Manager - IT Controls

KPMG Global Services is currently seeking an Associate Director in Technology Risk Management for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning activities related to SOX 404, risk, controls, compliance and internal audit client engagements in the following areas: IT Risk and Controls, Risk Assessment, IT Internal Audit, IT strategy and governance, emerging technology and digital solutions, automation and regulatory/compliance requirements
• Work with client project manager to assist in assessing, designing and implementation new IT risk and control frameworks, sustainable solutions (including applying knowledge of governance, risk and compliance tools), operating processes and people models to address key and evolving risks, as necessary
• Lead and manage teams 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 kick-off meetings, status, and closing meetings with engagement teams
• Identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations.
• Effectively manage multiple assignments and teams across locations clients and contribute to related KPMG knowledge bases and internal practice development initiatives
• Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
• Potential focus on more specialized skills around emerging technology and digital solutions, strategic, operational, regulatory/compliance, and industry related risks
• Inculcate a culture of &;ldquo;Quality First&;rdquo; in all Client interactions and assignments.
• Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by leading team members in technical knowledge content development and trainings.
• Lead by Example, Build and Nurture a high performing team and inspire the team members to achieve their full potential.
• Provide constructive feedback to the team members and help them achieve / exceed expectations from their roles.
• Assisting in steering the practice on a sustainable growth path while helping bring more value to the member firm engagement teams
• Demonstrate strong project management abilities through effective communication and management of stakeholder expectations across all engagements within the portfolio being led.
• Demonstrate strong people management and influencing skills and be responsible for a group of 25-40 colleagues.
• Effectively collaborates with other service networks across the platform to encourage colleague cross skilling and help colleagues achieve their career aspirations.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in chosen fields (e.g., IT Internal Audit, Risk Assessments, Risk Intelligence and Quantification, Risk Strategy and Governance, disruptive technologies, evolving compliance regulations, sectors etc.).
• Exceed personal and team productivity / utilization goal.
• Reduce cost and improve profitability by ensuring the most appropriate staffing mix.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify disruptions and enable the practice to adapt to disruptions such as automations in assessments/audits, analysis through analytics.
• Exceed business growth and KGS penetration goals.
• Proactively contribute and lead practice initiatives such as learning and development, employee engagement, quality, CSR, go-to market.

Technical skills

• Ability and experience in leading global teams conducting SOX and IT Internal audits.
• Strong understanding of frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, etc.
• Strong understanding of various Industry sectors and business processes.
• Experience with leading IT audit, IT internal control, and IT risk consulting engagements, leveraging IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and ITIL and proficiency in core requirements and methodologies for SOX internal control programs
• Experience in implementation of IT risk and IT internal control processes and programs
• Proficiency in executing projects in accordance with leading practice project management principles
• Strong leadership and communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the clients and senior management team
• Experience with leading and executing risk-based IT-related internal audits and/or risk and control assessments, leveraging IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and ITIL and proficiency in core requirements and methodologies for SOX internal control programs
• Working knowledge of the risk and control considerations for one or more modern and emerging technology areas, including but not limited to automation (robotics, cognitive, etc.), advanced cloud adoption, agile development and related web / mobile applications, internet of things, and related infrastructure components

Behavioral skills

• Strong Leadership skills and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Inspirational leader with positive work ethics.
• Innovative and Analytical mindset.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead multiple teams under volatile situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Flair to be abreast with trends in Emerging Technologies / innovations like Cloud computing, Agile, Blockchain, Automation etc.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of applications [MS Word, MS Exec, MS PowerPoint, Visio].
• Experience in proposal development for a client.
• Demonstrates Curiosity & Innovation and Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

KPMG Global Services is currently seeking an Associate Director in Technology Risk Management for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning activities related to SOX 404, risk, controls, compliance and internal audit client engagements in the following areas: IT Risk and Controls, Risk Assessment, IT Internal Audit, IT strategy and governance, emerging technology and digital solutions, automation and regulatory/compliance requirements
• Work with client project manager to assist in assessing, designing and implementation new IT risk and control frameworks, sustainable solutions (including applying knowledge of governance, risk and compliance tools), operating processes and people models to address key and evolving risks, as necessary
• Lead and manage teams 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 kick-off meetings, status, and closing meetings with engagement teams
• Identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations.
• Effectively manage multiple assignments and teams across locations clients and contribute to related KPMG knowledge bases and internal practice development initiatives
• Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
• Potential focus on more specialized skills around emerging technology and digital solutions, strategic, operational, regulatory/compliance, and industry related risks
• Inculcate a culture of &;ldquo;Quality First&;rdquo; in all Client interactions and assignments.
• Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by leading team members in technical knowledge content development and trainings.
• Lead by Example, Build and Nurture a high performing team and inspire the team members to achieve their full potential.
• Provide constructive feedback to the team members and help them achieve / exceed expectations from their roles.
• Assisting in steering the practice on a sustainable growth path while helping bring more value to the member firm engagement teams
• Demonstrate strong project management abilities through effective communication and management of stakeholder expectations across all engagements within the portfolio being led.
• Demonstrate strong people management and influencing skills and be responsible for a group of 25-40 colleagues.
• Effectively collaborates with other service networks across the platform to encourage colleague cross skilling and help colleagues achieve their career aspirations.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in chosen fields (e.g., IT Internal Audit, Risk Assessments, Risk Intelligence and Quantification, Risk Strategy and Governance, disruptive technologies, evolving compliance regulations, sectors etc.).
• Exceed personal and team productivity / utilization goal.
• Reduce cost and improve profitability by ensuring the most appropriate staffing mix.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify disruptions and enable the practice to adapt to disruptions such as automations in assessments/audits, analysis through analytics.
• Exceed business growth and KGS penetration goals.
• Proactively contribute and lead practice initiatives such as learning and development, employee engagement, quality, CSR, go-to market.

Technical skills

• Ability and experience in leading global teams conducting SOX and IT Internal audits.
• Strong understanding of frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, etc.
• Strong understanding of various Industry sectors and business processes.
• Experience with leading IT audit, IT internal control, and IT risk consulting engagements, leveraging IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and ITIL and proficiency in core requirements and methodologies for SOX internal control programs
• Experience in implementation of IT risk and IT internal control processes and programs
• Proficiency in executing projects in accordance with leading practice project management principles
• Strong leadership and communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the clients and senior management team
• Experience with leading and executing risk-based IT-related internal audits and/or risk and control assessments, leveraging IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and ITIL and proficiency in core requirements and methodologies for SOX internal control programs
• Working knowledge of the risk and control considerations for one or more modern and emerging technology areas, including but not limited to automation (robotics, cognitive, etc.), advanced cloud adoption, agile development and related web / mobile applications, internet of things, and related infrastructure components

Behavioral skills

• Strong Leadership skills and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Inspirational leader with positive work ethics.
• Innovative and Analytical mindset.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead multiple teams under volatile situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Flair to be abreast with trends in Emerging Technologies / innovations like Cloud computing, Agile, Blockchain, Automation etc.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of applications [MS Word, MS Exec, MS PowerPoint, Visio].
• Experience in proposal development for a client.
• Demonstrates Curiosity & Innovation and Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Education and Experience

• Education Qualification: BE / B-Tech or Science graduate; Post-Graduates (MBA / MCA / MTech) or equivalent.
• Certifications like CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 LA, PMP preferred.
• Work Experience: The candidate must have 10-15 years of relevant experience with at least 6+ years in a similar role, preferably with a Big 4 firm. At least 5 years' experience in leading a team and having demonstrated excellent people and project management skills.