Roles & responsibilities
KPMG US Engagement Quality Control Review (EQCR) team, led by the Department of
Qualified Practice (DPP), supports SEC Reviewing Partners in performing
Quality Control Reviews to drive quality and consistency in the execution of
audits. KPMG US EQCR Team is responsible for enhancing audit quality through
various monitoring activities, including conducting objective evaluations of
work performed by the engagement team for specific audit areas before the report
release date.
Responsibilities:
Managers will not initially perform the review but support the procedures
associated with reviews of engagement team’s work papers and documentation for
specific audit areas in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards and related
rules and regulations (including PCAOB and SEC independence standards).
Assist in the EQCR Team’s review of specific procedures related to accounting
processes, including involvement in walkthroughs/flowcharts during the




understanding phase and reviewing relevant activities, controls, and substantive
audit responses.
Drive the EQCR Team's work plan, project management activities and act as a key
point person for the EQCR team and engagement team. Review work performed by
other professionals.
Conduct inquiries and confirmations with the engagement team to gather necessary
information.
Facilitate aggregation of results of the review and present them to EQCR team
members and the engagement team.
Engage in interactions with the engagement team, EQCR Team members and other
stakeholders.
Stay informed about various PCAOB standards and US firm methodology and other
developments relevant to the audit.
Contribute to audit quality improvement initiatives. Be eager to learn and grow
as the EQCR Center evolves.

📌 Manager-EQCR DPP (Kolkata)
🏢 KPMG India
📍 Kolkata