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Job description / Role
Introduction
KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have over 155,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in over 155 countries worldwide. As one of the world’s leading professional services organizations, our people play a vital role in helping organizations create value and grow with confidence. Our clients include some of the largest multinationals, best-known brands and public bodies.
The Audit Role
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. It’s 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.
Key responsibilities:
• Ability to obtain and present appropriate audit evidence, address the relevant audit objectives, and demonstrates its relevance to the rest of the audit.
• Documenting the results of their audit work in accordance with KPMG Audit Methodology, regulatory requirements, ad using applicable IT systems and tools.
• Identifying audit differences and issues, and escalating as appropriate.
• Demonstrating knowledge of prevailing accounting standards, accounting disclosure requirements, and applying these to allocated work.
• Attending and applying all audit and accounting training within the set deadlines.
• Ability to coach staff effectively during fieldwork.
Requirements
The Individual
Minimum qualifications:
• Graduate degree in Accounting or related field;
• Fully- or part-qualified in any of the following international professional qualifications – CA, ACCA, ACA, CPA
• Knowledge of IFRS
Experience:
• At least 3 years in public auditing and accounting, preferably with a Big 4 Audit firm;
• Knowledge of best practice reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards;
Personal Attributes:
• A strong team-player
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand their clients’ businesses
• Ability to remain resilient despite obstacles and challenges
• Ability to lean from past experiences
• Ability to remain professional even when ethically challenged by clients
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure, especially during peak periods.
• Ability to learn fast
About the Company
KPMG Executive Search & Selection (ESS) helps clients to find the senior and middle management resource they seek, through targeted talent acquisition and assessment.