Manager: DPP Audit & Assurance (Reporting & Methodology) at KPMG South Africa

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• To primarily support DDP Audit and Assurance with dealing with consultations (ie methodology and reporting) from audit engagement teams and be part of the DPP team that successfully deploys KPMG’s new workflow and audit methodology across the firm in Southern Africa.
• Also, to be part of the DPP team that is involved in supporting, training and monitoring the use of KCW tools and methodology in the audit.
• This position can be filled through a permanent internal transfer from Audit (or other function to the extent that the applicant has the required skills), a long term secondment from audit or another function (ie 18 - 24 months – out of the box experience)  or an external appointment.

Key responsibilities:

• Researching and answering assurance, audit and review reporting consultations for KPMG staff and clients in accordance with International Standards of Auditing (ISA’s), ISAE, ISRE the International Standards Reporting Manual (ISRM) and locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards (SAAPS) and JSE reporting guide.
• Reviewing reports submitted to DPP by engagement teams and liaising with the teams on these reports.
• Researching and answering methodology questions/consultations relating to the application of KAEG and KAM for audit engagements on KPMG Clara Workflow and eAudIT.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of audit updates and training on ISA’s, ISRM and SAAPS’s for KPMG partners, staff and KPMG clients through the African region
• Staying up to date with developments in both local standards and ISA’s through internal research and involvement on local topic teams
• Assisting with the monthly compliance reviews to ensure that the trainings achieved the intended results.
• Assisting in regulatory reviews and internal quality inspections and supporting the engagement partners in addressing methodology and reporting matters raised during such reviews.
• Assist senior members in DPP Audit & Assurance with project management and implementation of ad-hoc projects.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Attention to detail
• Good business writing skills
• Ability and keen interest to do research, work independently whilst producing and delivering good quality results, including dealing with reporting related issues
• Good working knowledge and understanding of ISA, ISAE, ISRE, ISRM and SAAPS’s and JSE guide.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ambition to contribute to building a successful and profitable department
• Proactive
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within KPMG and external to KPMG
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with people at all levels
• Professional work ethic
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Practical experience applying auditing requirements on audit engagements (ie at least one year (1) post-articles experience)
• Other relevant experience may be considered for example, Reporting , KCW and PCAOB.