Compliance Audit Lead (JESS)

In this role, you will be responsible for executing high-level compliance audit and develop and implement comprehensive IT and Security Risk Management plans, utilizing your expertise to enable leadership to make informed, risk-based decisions.

Compliance Audit Lead

Location: Kingston, Jamaica (KPMG Jamaica Extended Support Services: JESS)

Join JESS, KPMG Jamaica’s delivery center, supporting KPMG U.S. with mission‑critical IT compliance and risk programs. As Compliance Audit Lead, you’ll execute high‑level audits against ISO standards, drive cross‑disciplinary IT & Security risk management plans, and influence leadership decisions that lower enterprise risk.


What you’ll do:

• Lead compliance audits under ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001 frameworks, ensuring alignment with risk, compliance, information security, and privacy standards.
• ​Develop and implement a comprehensive IT & Security Risk Management plan; translate risk insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• ​Analyze key risks and trade‑offs; advise on strategies to minimize overall risk posture.
• ​Track changes in the operating environment and adjust risk approaches to reflect best practices.
• ​Oversee projects end‑to‑end; manage timelines, expectations, and deliverables.
• ​Coach and mentor junior staff; review audit workpapers for quality, timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.
• ​Manage control evidence requests: collect, evaluate, accept/reject artifacts, and provide feedback to stakeholders.
  

Must‑have qualifications & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• ​3+ years of relevant IT audit experience, ideally within a large professional services environment.
• ​Direct experience with ISO/IEC 27001 and/or ISO/IEC 42001—control evaluation, mitigating controls, identifying control deficiencies, and facilitating remediation.
• ​Working familiarity with PCAOB, SOC 1/2/3, AICPA, ISO, COBIT, CSA, ITIL, and related IT/InfoSec frameworks.
• ​Strong verbal/written communication, problem‑solving, analytical, and independent judgment skills in a customer‑service, team‑oriented environment.
• ​Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
• ​Excellent organization & time management; dependable with deadlines.
• ​Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  

Nice‑to‑have certifications:

• CISA, CISM, CISSP, or ISO/IEC 27001/42001 Lead Auditor.
  

Business competencies:

• Communication: Clear, effective, and accountable.
• ​Customer Service: Quality outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• ​Collaboration & Teamwork: Cooperative, results‑oriented partnerships.
• ​Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships; influence at all levels.
  

Technical competencies:

• Problem‑Solving: Apply logic, judgment, and data to recommend solutions.
• ​Ethics Knowledge: Understand and promote compliance with statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• ​Information Systems Administration: Practical knowledge of systems concepts and practices.
• ​Data Gathering & Analysis: Collect, synthesize, and interpret information objectively to inform strategic decisions.
  

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Special Conditions:

• JESS uses a hybrid work model, allowing staff to work from home in Jamaica or in the office. Employees must be in the office at least five days per month, with more days possible if required by business needs.
• You are expected to use KPMG-approved Generative AI tools to support your daily work tasks.
• Expected to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Will be working primarily in a paperless environment and expected to be using information systems for the entire workday to access data or perform activities.
• May be required to work extended hours periodically or on public holidays.
  

Why JESS:

At JESS, you’ll partner with U.S. leaders on complex risk initiatives, grow your audit & GRC expertise, and contribute to KPMG’s purpose: Inspire Confidence. Empower Change. We offer a professional environment committed to learning, inclusion, and performance excellence.

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