Senior Associate, Advisory

KPMG LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients. KPMG’s commitment to quality is demonstrated in our disciplined delivery approach and use of cross-functional teams. Advisory Services professionals strive to help clients improve business performance, comply with regulatory requirements and achieve sustainable value over time. Our approach incorporates the balancing of risk and control considerations with the more traditional performance and cost factors. Advisory professionals are also able to provide clients with relevant industry and functional skills where they need them most. We are currently seeking a Forensic Technology Services (FTS) Senior Associate, Database to join us in our San Francisco office.KPMG ForensicSM uses computer forensic and data analysis techniques to help our clients detect fraudulent activity and other forms of misconduct. In addition, KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm, operates the Cypress Technology Center (CTEC), which offers sophisticated technology tools and skilled professionals to help clients reduce litigation costs and risks in the areas of evidence and discovery management and the acquisition, management, and analysis of large data sets.
Responsibilities:
Design data analysis routines/tools to detect fraud and/or control weaknesses

Assist clients in detecting and preventing fraud in their business

Train staff level team members in data analysis techniques and tools

Interact with clients and other external sources to obtain relevant information and document findings

Evaluate client internal control structures and data to identify weaknesses and associated risks

Perform statistical analysis on samples and interpret results

Summarize, analyze, and prepare analysis reports and findings in a clear and concise manner

Assist in evaluating general risk faced by clients in a particular industry and the impact of those risks on an organization

Collect information and documentation that may be treated as evidence

Perform basic financial statement analysis
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Experience with data analysis or database packages such as SQL Server, Oracle, SAS, Microsoft Access, or IDEA

Three years of experience in data analysis, conversion, mining, or migration

Strong analytical, research, statistical sampling and quantitative abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing work loads

Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and to be resourceful

A team player with a positive and energetic attitude

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, or PowerPoint

Moderate to extensive travel
KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.Interested? Please send your resume referencing Code 06740049. We strongly encourage you to apply online at