IT Auditor

About KPMG Qatar

KPMG has had a presence in Qatar for nearly 47 years. We opened for business in Qatar in 1977 and are now one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the country.
KPMG in Qatar employs over 350 professional staff and partners. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently employ over 40  nationalities. For our clients, this means we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services locally, drawing on the latest thinking and best practice from around the world.

Business Unit Overview

A career in Audit at KPMG will give you insights into the inner workings of companies and a broad business perspective that can open up countless opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our Audit process does more than assess financial information. It’s designed to focus on the key areas of risk so that our clients can focus on managing their core business. KPMG combines a multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to business opportunities.

Role Overview

Takes direction from others in completing tasks and assignments. Actively seeks out work from more senior team members and begins to execute defined activities. Begins to build knowledge of the business.

Primary Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

•    Ability to obtain and present appropriate audit evidence, address the relevant audit objectives, and demonstrates its relevance to the rest of the audit. 
•    Documenting the results of their audit work in accordance with KPMG Audit Methodology, regulatory requirements, ad using applicable IT systems and tools. 
•    Identifying audit differences and issues, and escalating as appropriate. 
•    Demonstrating knowledge of prevailing accounting standards, accounting disclosure requirements, and applying these to allocated work. 
•    Attending and applying all audit and accounting training within the set deadlines. 
•    Ability to coach staff effectively during fieldwork.

Qualification and Experience

•    2 to 3 years in public auditing and accounting, preferably with a Big 4 Audit firm
•    Knowledge of best practice reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards
•    Graduate degree in Accounting or related field;
•    Qualified in any of the following international professional qualifications – CA, ACCA, ACA, CPA (preferable)
•    Knowledge of IFRS