Department of Professional Practice - Manager/Senior Manager

Job Description

KPMG's Department of Professional Practice
supports KPMG Audit professionals in the areas of accounting, auditing and
regulatory matters. We satisfy this mission by providing the following
services:

• Consult with and advise our professionals on
rules, regulations and policies that guide the delivery of our Audit products.

• Deliver guidance and training on current
accounting, auditing and reporting matters.

• Identify audit quality issues, implement
remedial actions and monitor their effectiveness.

• Work with standard setters and regulators as
they develop new rules and regulations for our profession.

Responsibilities

DPP's general responsibilities are to establish
the firm's position on technical accounting and auditing issues and to support
the quality and effectiveness of professional service of the audit
practice.

• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements.
Communicate new and revised standards and guidance on both accounting and
auditing matters to KPMG professionals on a timely basis. The special focus of
the role will be on financial services and insurance.

• Provide technical guidance and support to
audit engagement teams especially in the financial service and insurance space

• Develop technical materials and training to
support KPMG professionals.

• Identify audit quality issues, implement
remedial actions and monitor their effectiveness.

• Provide advice and develop KPMG LG positions
on technical questions regarding, IFRS, auditing, and audit methodology
especially in the financial service and insurance space

• Work closely with Learning and Development
Department on delivery of training to KPMG professionals.

Qualifications
and skills

• Qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent) with
at least ten years audit experience with a major firm.

• Strong knowledge in International Auditing
Standards, and Financial Reporting Standards and/or International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).Deep experience in financial services and the
insurance space.

• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and
a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Team player, with the ability to multi-task,
as well as flexible and can work under pressure.

• Socially confident with good diplomacy and
organization skills.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Strong ability to structure and write technical papers.