Audit Manager

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities A career in Audit at KPMG will give you insights into the inner workings of companies and a broad business perspective that can open up countless opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our Audit process does more than assess financial information. Its designed to focus on the key areas of risk so that our clients can focus on managing their core business. KPMG combines a multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to business opportunities. Job Responsibilities Planning, leading, managing and supervising execution of external audit engagements within agreed budgets and deadlines, Performing complex fieldwork on assigned clients, assisting with the setting of budgets and pricing, scheduling audits, selecting staff and assigning workloads, developing the audit strategy, reviewing audit evidence, all within the KPMG Audit Methodology, and using technology tools Identifying and reporting on assurance-related engagements, as per agreed-upon procedures and examination of selected financial information. Establishing client relationships, anticipating client needs, responding their queries, being alert to both commercial concerns and technical accuracy and referring upwards if necessary Complying with regulatory requirements by completing sign off and checklist procedures applicable to the local jurisdiction. Reporting to audit partners/ directors on all salient points arising from audits. Working with other managers to help ensure proper deployment of audit staff. Identifying and highlighting staff with high professional level, solving staff problems, managing their performance, and finding means within their capacity to retain them in the firm. Setting objectives (goal-setting) with the audit team, providing support and coaching for more junior staff, and giving them feedback on their performance. Cross-selling KPMG's services to existing and new clients. Qualifications and Skills Minimum qualifications Professional qualification CA, ACCA, ACA, CPA Technical and practical knowledge of IFRS and ISA Knowledge of IFRS Experience and Background 3-4 years of management experience with a Big 4 Audit firm Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure, especially during peak periods. High level of analytical and problem solving skills