Houston Summer 2021 Risk Assurance Advisory Intern
- Recruiter
- KPMG
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 16 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2020
- Ref
- 23045BR
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Compliance/risk
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Entry level, Internship
Job Description
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
Practice Paragraph
Visit our KPMG Careers site to learn more about our services.
https://kpmgcampus.com/campus/whatWeDo
Responsibilities & Qualifications
KPMG is currently seeking an Intern for our Risk Assurance practice.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with providing data driven approaches to address a spectrum of risk factors including IT risk, financial risk, operational risk and performance improvement opportunities for clients within a variety of industries
• Help identify opportunities for improvement in managing risk by leveraging data and technology and understanding the client's business, technology landscape, and business processes
• Assist with data flow process mapping and analytical reviews of client business processes, transactions and systems
• Support team with planning and performing tests of client's financial and information technology controls, including IT security and governance controls, as well as business process controls
• Conduct research, assist with risk analysis, and help with quantitative and qualitative analysis through a variety of data analytic tools and techniques
• Collaborate with teammates on designing, developing and marketing new service offerings and innovative tools, utilizing emerging technologies and intelligent automation, in order to advance our practice and client objectives
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems or other IT related degree from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, and a general understanding of business processes and technology, as well as data analysis techniques
• Strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises approximately 80 - 90 percent, at times with relatively short notice
• Target Graduation Dates: Winter interns from Summer 2021 through Summer 2022; and Summer interns from December 2021 through Summer 2022
Intern Verbiage
KPMG's award winning internship program is designed to provide you with a valuable learning experience. Visit our careers site to learn more about our internship opportunities.
https://kpmgcampus.com/campus/ourOpportunities
Closing
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
©2020 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved.
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
Practice Paragraph
Visit our KPMG Careers site to learn more about our services.
https://kpmgcampus.com/campus/whatWeDo
Responsibilities & Qualifications
KPMG is currently seeking an Intern for our Risk Assurance practice.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with providing data driven approaches to address a spectrum of risk factors including IT risk, financial risk, operational risk and performance improvement opportunities for clients within a variety of industries
• Help identify opportunities for improvement in managing risk by leveraging data and technology and understanding the client's business, technology landscape, and business processes
• Assist with data flow process mapping and analytical reviews of client business processes, transactions and systems
• Support team with planning and performing tests of client's financial and information technology controls, including IT security and governance controls, as well as business process controls
• Conduct research, assist with risk analysis, and help with quantitative and qualitative analysis through a variety of data analytic tools and techniques
• Collaborate with teammates on designing, developing and marketing new service offerings and innovative tools, utilizing emerging technologies and intelligent automation, in order to advance our practice and client objectives
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems or other IT related degree from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, and a general understanding of business processes and technology, as well as data analysis techniques
• Strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises approximately 80 - 90 percent, at times with relatively short notice
• Target Graduation Dates: Winter interns from Summer 2021 through Summer 2022; and Summer interns from December 2021 through Summer 2022
Intern Verbiage
KPMG's award winning internship program is designed to provide you with a valuable learning experience. Visit our careers site to learn more about our internship opportunities.
https://kpmgcampus.com/campus/ourOpportunities
Closing
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
©2020 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved.