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Senior IT Auditor

Astana/Almaty/Bishkek · Audit/IT Audit
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Responsibilities

-       Lead and participate in the execution of IT audit engagements as part of financial audits, including assessment of IT General Controls (ITGC), automated business controls, and system interfaces;

-       Manage project teams, including planning, task allocation, quality review, and monitoring of deadlines and deliverables;

-       Conduct IT risk assessments of client environments, including evaluations of access management, change management, backup procedures, and incident response processes;

-       Prepare audit reports, client recommendations, and deliver presentations of findings to key stakeholders;

-       Coordinate with financial audit teams, technical experts, client IT departments, and international offices;

-       Support advisory projects in areas such as SOX compliance, ESG readiness, IPO support, M&A due diligence, and information security assessments;

-       Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching, feedback, and formal/informal training;

-       Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and global audit methodologies of the firm.

Requirements

-       Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Economics, Audit, or a related field;

-       3 to 6 years of relevant experience in IT audit, IT consulting, cybersecurity, or internal controls, Previous work experience at a Big 4 firm will be considered an advantage;

-       Hands-on experience with major IT environments and systems such as SAP, Oracle, 1C, Microsoft Dynamics, including understanding of system architecture, access rights, and audit logging;

-       Solid knowledge and practical application of frameworks such as ITGC, COBIT, ISO 27001, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), and SOX requirements is a strong advantage;

-       Possession or active pursuit of certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor is preferred;

-       Strong command of English at Upper-Intermediate to Advanced level for working with international clients and documentation;

-       Experience engaging with senior stakeholders such as CIOs, CFOs, Internal Audit Heads;

-       Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to structure complex information, identify control gaps, and provide value-added recommendations;

-       Well-developed project management and leadership capabilities;

-       Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously;

-       Proactive, results-oriented mindset with an interest in developing new service areas.

Conditions

-       Opportunity to participate in international projects and work with global clients;

-       Support in obtaining international certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001, CPA, ACCA);

-       Clearly defined career path with mentoring and professional development;

-       Access to internal training programs in IT audit, cybersecurity, and digital risk tailored for Big 4 professionals.

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