Manager/Senior Manager - Audit - Department of Professional Practice

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

• Bachelors or higher degree in accounting, auditing or an appropriate field from an accredited university.

• 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.