Experienced Manager - Technical Accounting at KPMG South Africa

 To provide technical accounting advisory services, assistance and training to KPMG partners and staff (audit, tax and advisory) and KPMG clients through the Africa region – levels of responsibility may vary for managers and senior managers, but will include management of staff, engagements and projects.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Researching and answering accounting queries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SME’s* and US GAAP* (*to a lesser extent)
• Writing accounting opinions for KPMG audit teams and clients in accordance with IFRS, IFRS for SME’s* and US GAAP* (*to a lesser extent)
• Being a technical consultant on specified audit engagements to provide dedicated technical accounting advisory services and support to the audit team and client
• Providing technical accounting advisory services to KPMG clients on implementation projects within the larger RAAS BU.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of accounting updates and training on IFRS for KPMG partners, staff and KPMG clients through the African region
• Staying up to date with developments in both local standards and IFRS through internal research and involvement on local topic teams and market interest groups
• Writing technical briefs and other articles for KPMG partners and staff on accounting application issues, including contentious or complex issues
• Writing accounting articles for external publication and distribution
• Assisting with updating the various technical “tools”, such as the South African illustrative disclosures disclosure checklists, and other tools