Internal Auditor (contract)

Responsibilities:

• Execute engagement planning activities for a full range of complex internal audits and participate in special projects and ongoing department-wide initiatives
• Preform a full range of testing activities in support of internal audits; document test procedures and results in alignment with defined standards and methodologies, identify missing, inadequately designed and ineffective controls
• Complete fact checking process with auditee and prepare or supervise the preparation of audit workpapers, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Prepare detailed internal audit engagement budget, track actual time versus budget and identify overruns
• Communicate findings and issues to the audit team, as appropriate, on a timely basis; participate in the overall evaluation and communication of results of the audit
• Strong fluency in Internal Audit, Agentic AI, Cloud, Cyber
• Internal Auditor to execute and translate technical findings into standard IA workpapers/methodology.
• Evaluate the technical development aspects of an Agentic AI builder platform
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent internal/external audit or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Knowledge of risks and controls
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrates inquisitive behavior including, but not limited to root cause analysis
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to engage and support projects including attending and outlining walkthroughs and meetings
• Excellent communication skills

Financial Services industry experience required

Location: Hybrid - Jersey City, NJ (preferred)
Open to remote as well or near other client offices - Chicago, Columbus, OH or Plano, TX

KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG.

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.

KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Rate Range

50 - 108 USD hourly