Data and Analytics Manager - Audit and Assurance at KPMG South Africa

• Shape strategy to enable integration of D&A solutions to Audit engagements.
• Lead the implementation of KPMG Clara Advanced Capabilities across the Southern African cluster.
• Plan D&A work by discussing & agreeing scope with audit teams, prepare budgets for work agreed and agree deliverables and reporting timelines etc.
• Drive effective use of onshore and offshore analysts across the team.
• Develop cross function networks and leverage relationships to raise awareness of the benefits around quality and efficiency that the team can deliver.
• Deliver multiple complex projects with conflicting deadlines and priorities, sometimes within very tight business driven deadlines.
• Develop and implement best practice to ensure that ‘quality’ is embedded within all activities performed by the team.
• Responsible for performance management/upskilling of junior analysts:
• Monitor utilisation/cost benefits of a specific area of the team.
• Manage team’s workflow and performance with ongoing reviews of outputs.
• Identify team learning needs and pro-actively address them.

Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and confidence to promote value of solutions.
• Strong IT literacy, including IDEA, eAudIT and Microsoft Office. Proficient in Data Analysis techniques.
• Experience with visualisation tools e.g., PowerBI, Qlikview.
• Ability and willingness to network both internally and externally with key decision makers.
• Ability to function effectively in challenging situations/circumstances.
• Experienced in training and developing junior analyst skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a strong team player with excellent organisational and project management skills.
• A flexible approach and ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and handle tight deadlines.
• Desire to learn new skills and challenge the status quo
• Pro-active and innovative in approach to problems.
• Confident presenter able to articulate how D&A fits into audit.