Senior Consultant - Software Testing and Audit Quality Assurance

SA1 / Consultant - GTS - PI Roles & responsibilities Lead and coordinate the testing efforts, including assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery. Ensure thorough testing of business logic across applications to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Review and validate the work completed by associates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business requirements. Act as a point of escalation for testing-related issues and ensure timely resolution through collaboration with development and QA teams. Prepare comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and scripts based on project requirements and AO expectations. Oversee / participate in both manual and automated testing activities, as outlined in the test strategy. Collaborate closely with Development and QA teams to set up test environments, generate test data, and resolve defects. Engage with AO (Application Owner) to understand expectations, clarify requirements, and assist with additional tasks as needed. Provide regular status updates and insights to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans. Review and enhance documentation including test cases, workpapers, and exception logs to ensure clarity and audit readiness. Ensure defects are logged, tracked, and resolved using appropriate tools, maintaining transparency and traceability. Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and proposing enhancements to testing workflows. Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to build testing capabilities within the team. Explore AI or automation opportunities to enhance testing efficiency and ready to upskill to be future ready Adhere to applicable framework, follow all the best practices preparer and checker process effectively to attain targeted quality Inculcate and exhibit KPMG values in everyday conduct Act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior all the time. Roles & responsibilities Lead and coordinate the testing efforts, including assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery. Ensure thorough testing of business logic across applications to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Review and validate the work completed by associates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business requirements. Act as a point of escalation for testing-related issues and ensure timely resolution through collaboration with development and QA teams. Prepare comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and scripts based on project requirements and AO expectations. Oversee / participate in both manual and automated testing activities, as outlined in the test strategy. Collaborate closely with Development and QA teams to set up test environments, generate test data, and resolve defects. Engage with AO (Application Owner) to understand expectations, clarify requirements, and assist with additional tasks as needed. Provide regular status updates and insights to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans. Review and enhance documentation including test cases, workpapers, and exception logs to ensure clarity and audit readiness. Ensure defects are logged, tracked, and resolved using appropriate tools, maintaining transparency and traceability. Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and proposing enhancements to testing workflows. Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to build testing capabilities within the team. Explore AI or automation opportunities to enhance testing efficiency and ready to upskill to be future ready Adhere to applicable framework, follow all the best practices preparer and checker process effectively to attain targeted quality Inculcate and exhibit KPMG values in everyday conduct Act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior all the time. Mandatory technical & functional skills Excellent knowledge of auditing and auditing concepts and methodologies. Experience in software testing/quality analyst, database and visualization concepts. Excellent documentation skills Good knowledge of SDLC & STLC and experience in agile methodologies. Experience in defect creation & bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA/ADO) Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders. This role is for you if you have the below Educational qualifications Masters' degree Business Administration, Should have deeper understanding of accounting / auditing concepts as well as experience of software testing concepts Work experience 4-6 years of work experience in relevant discipline Prior experience in finance/accounting/auditing domain or experience in testing in the same domain. GDC experience of 3-4 years is preferred with exposure to audit procedures and usage of SAT tools in audit engagements. Experience Level Senior Level SA1 / Consultant - GTS - PI Roles & responsibilities Lead and coordinate the testing efforts, including assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensu