Job Title: Audit Specialist

Location: Sri Lanka

Service Line: Government & Public Sector (G&PS)

Sub Service Line: Digital Government Advisory (DGA)

Function: Public Financial Management System (PFM)

Work Arrangement: Client Location, on-site (80-90%)

Travel Arrangement: As per business request and in accordance with company policy

About KPMG:

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories and have over 265,000 people working in member firms around the world. At KPMG in India, we are committed to delivering high-quality services that help our clients navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth.

About the Digital Government Advisory Team:

KPMG Indias Digital Government Advisory (DGA) practice helps government bodies modernize public services through technology. It offers strategic consulting, digital architecture, and sector-specific solutions across areas like transport, water, justice, and finance. The team enables large-scale e-Governance, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and citizen experience.

About the Public Financial Management System Team:

KPMG India strengthens Public Financial Management (PFM) through fiscal analysis, digital governance, and advisory support, focusing on reforms such as fiscal consolidation, capital oriented expenditure, transparent budgeting, and improved fiscal federalism. Through its Digital Government Advisory (DGA) practice, it supports governments in enhancing budgeting, treasury operations, expenditure tracking, revenue management, and financial governance within the PFMS ecosystem. KPMG also leverages AI and digital tools for real time monitoring, anomaly detection, smarter planning, and stronger accountability in public finance systems.

About the Role:

The Audit Specialist will support the development and roll out of Audit Management Systems (AMS) and Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT) tools. The role involves collaborating with functional, technical, and training teams to develop functional specifications, assess CAAT tools, and contribute to professional development and training delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with functional and technical experts for AMS and CAAT tool development.

- Contribute to functional specification documents for AMS.

- Support assessment, configuration, and roll out of CAAT tools.

- Work with training teams to develop professional training materials.

- Deliver training sessions as per the approved training plan.

Required Qualifications:

- Professional accounting qualification.

- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

Required Experience:

- Minimum 8 years of post qualification experience in reputable financial audit assignments.

- Hands on experience with ERP based audit environments.

- Experience using audit management systems and CAAT tools.

- Involvement in the development or roll out of AMS and CAAT solutions.

Required Certifications:

- Recognized professional accounting certification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Preferred Skills:

- Familiarity with public sector audit processes.

- Understanding of AMS workflows and CAAT tool functionalities.

- Knowledge of ERP systems and audit analytics.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong analytical and audit automation skills.

- Ability to collaborate with technical and functional teams.

- Excellent training and facilitation capabilities.

- Strong documentation and specification writing skills.

- Attention to detail and problem solving mindset.