KPMG is hiring for the position of Associate in Bangalore, India. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree/ CA are eligible to apply for this position. The complete information, eligibility criteria, and requirements are provided below.
Job Description:
| Company Name | KPMG |
| Position | Associate 2 |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree/ CA/ CPA |
| Experience | Freshers/ Experienced |
| Location | Bangalore, India |
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as an integral member of dedicated teams supporting US audit engagement teams.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of industry-specific audit procedures and requirements.
- Ensure all assigned work is completed with high quality and within agreed turnaround times.
- Promptly escalate identified issues to GDC Seniors, Managers, and Engagement Teams (ET) to prevent any impact on work quality and delivery timelines.
- Provide timely clarifications, training, and guidance to junior associates on industry-specific audit and accounting concepts, as well as client-specific requirements related to audit workpapers.
- Conduct preliminary reviews of deliverables, wherever required, as directed by the team lead.
- Effectively plan and organize work to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency across all deliverables.
- Coordinate with US rotational teams and Engagement Team (ET) points of contact to seek clarifications and resolve queries.
- Understand and document feedback received from Quality and Risk Management (QRM) reviews and Engagement Teams (ET), and communicate relevant feedback to junior associates.
- Improve audit workpapers by incorporating feedback and recommendations received from Engagement Teams.
- Identify and implement continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance audit efficiency and productivity.
- Enhance professional knowledge through participation in audit training programs and support the development of others by facilitating audit-related conceptual training sessions.
- Actively participate in the firm’s strategic initiatives and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting with at least 60% marks (First Division).
- 0-1 year of post-qualification experience, along with strong articleship experience at a mid-sized accounting firm or a Big Four firm, for CA-qualified candidates.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience for candidates holding qualifications other than CA.
- Prior experience with Big Four accounting firms, leading audit firms, or their shared service centres will be preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of quality consciousness and accuracy.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt effectively to changing business requirements and work environments.
- Willingness and ability to deliver assigned responsibilities within tight deadlines, based on business requirements, including working on weekends when necessary.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel to the United States for short-term and long-term assignments.
About Company:
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 227,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 146 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people. Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients’ businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.
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