Associate Director-GDC

Roles & responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of innovative generative AI solutions to enhance audit efficiency, improve data analysis, and risk assessment; ensure that solutions deliver tangible business value; leveraging generative AI technologies to automate and streamline audit procedures, improve data analysis, and enhance risk assessment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, explore emerging AI capabilities, and oversee the successful implementation of proof of concept.

Ensure alignment between product strategy and implementation, working closely with Product Owners, Portfolio Managers, and Architects to deliver tangible business value;

Develop business requirements aligned with the product roadmap and strategy; coordinate with Audit subject matter experts, the product owner and portfolio owner on requirements alignment; work with development teams to groom user stories based on business requirements and define acceptance criteria for each sprint

Support the design and implementation of quality control standards for generative AI solutions developed that are in line with KPMG’s system of quality control standards for software tools used in the Audit; coordinate with the testing teams to ensure quality assurance of the solutions

Monitor the usage and impact of AI solutions in the audit process, gather user feedback for future research efforts, and stay updated on current and emerging trends in generative AI

Supervise and coach Managers and Senior professionals in SME and BA roles, driving capability uplift, delivery excellence, and alignment to product and audit domain objectives

Roles & responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of innovative generative AI solutions to enhance audit efficiency, improve data analysis, and risk assessment; ensure that solutions deliver tangible business value; leveraging generative AI technologies to automate and streamline audit procedures, improve data analysis, and enhance risk assessment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, explore emerging AI capabilities, and oversee the successful implementation of proof of concept.

Ensure alignment between product strategy and implementation, working closely with Product Owners, Portfolio Managers, and Architects to deliver tangible business value;

Develop business requirements aligned with the product roadmap and strategy; coordinate with Audit subject matter experts, the product owner and portfolio owner on requirements alignment; work with development teams to groom user stories based on business requirements and define acceptance criteria for each sprint

Support the design and implementation of quality control standards for generative AI solutions developed that are in line with KPMG’s system of quality control standards for software tools used in the Audit; coordinate with the testing teams to ensure quality assurance of the solutions

Monitor the usage and impact of AI solutions in the audit process, gather user feedback for future research efforts, and stay updated on current and emerging trends in generative AI

Supervise and coach Managers and Senior professionals in SME and BA roles, driving capability uplift, delivery excellence, and alignment to product and audit domain objectives

Mandatory technical & functional skills

Experience delivering audit engagements as a Manager or Senior Manager

Experience designing products and services for the professional services or financial services industry

Proven experience leading projects with multiple delivery schedules in a Product Owner or Manager role.

Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience with generative AI solutions

Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; strong quantitative and analytical writing and communication skills coupled with strong critical thinking skills with ability to execute on the details; ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders; Capacity to work independently and as part of a team with the ability to communicate across various levels

This role is for you if you have the below

Educational qualifications

Qualified Chartered Accountant with technical expertise

Work experience

7-9 years of Professional Experience, audit experience preferred

Experience in audit and/or testing of technology and the SDLC