Current Vacancies at KPMG South Africa

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• We are looking for a candidate who has at least four years practical audit review experience and who is passionate about audit quality to work within a dedicated team of Second Line of Defense (2LoD) reviewers to help engagement teams meet KPMG South Africa’s audit quality requirements and initiatives.

Purpose of the position:

• To form an integral part in the Second line of defense team and perform reviews of audit engagement files in the firm (during the audit process and immediately prior to audit opinion sign off) to identify deficiencies in audit quality and non-compliance with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (methodology), KPMG Policies, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as applicable.
• To assist and play an important role in implementation of audit quality initiatives in the firm.
• To assist with determining remedial actions to be implemented by audit teams to enhance audit quality across all audit engagement files and provide audit quality support, including coaching and training, to audit teams within the firm. Participation in assisting with the implementation of these remedial plans.

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:

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programmes.
• Being part of the team that liaises with DPP, Risk management and Quality Performance Liaison Partner (QPLP) to identify the risk areas to focus the 2LoD in addition to items on the global programme
• Discuss and report findings from the 2LoD reviews to engagement teams, including Partners and EQCRs, and assess whether significant findings have been adequately resolved before the audit opinion is signed.
• Assist engagement audit teams, as part of the 2LoD review process, with guidance and coaching in relation with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (KAEG) (KPMG audit methodology), KPMG policies, International Standards of Auditing (ISA’s), PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, the International Standards Reporting Manual (ISRM) and locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards (SAAPS) and JSE reporting guide.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of training to engagement audit teams on trends identified during the 2LoD reviews, relating to KAEG, KPMG policies, Clara (audit software tool), ISA’s, ISRM and SAAPS.
• Stay up to date with developments in local standards, ISA’s and PCAOB standards through timely attendance and completion of training, involvement in internal research and involvement on local topic teams.
• Stay up to date with developments in IFRS through attendance and completion of firm training.
• Assist in reporting 2LoD review results to key stakeholders within the firm, specifically to the Head of Audit, Head of Risk and the Audit and Assurance Quality Council (AAQC).

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Keen interest in researching and dealing with audit & assurance related matters
• Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly
• Interest and drive to enhance audit quality
• Good working knowledge and understanding of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS’s and JSE listing rules and requirements.
• Good working knowledge of accounting reporting standards, specifically IFRS
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proactive and being a “self-starter”
• Works well under pressure
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (including writing), including coaching and training skills
• Able to deal effectively with challenges from individuals at all levels within KPMG
• Ambition to contribute to building a successful department
• Ability to think strategically and apply commercial acumen to the direction and development of the department
• 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):

•  Chartered Accountant (or equivalent qualification) with experience in performing QP reviews or coaching or audit technical support or similar experience.
•  Minimum of five (5) years of audit engagement review experience post articles (i.e. cumulative experience in the roles of manager and/or senior manager).
•  History and proven track record in achieving audit quality (e.g. satisfactory ratings for recent QP and/or regulatory reviews).

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Corporate Tax Advisory position, reporting to management group, to advise clients on a variety of corporate tax matters, due diligences, opinion writing, concept papers.

Key responsibilities:

• The profile of an applicant and applicable requirements for a Trainee Tax Consultant (permanent):
• Produce accurate work to a high standard
• Draft opinions and reports for review and based on guidance from senior colleagues
• Interpret facts and apply knowledge
• Display a basic knowledge of the Corporate Income Tax legislation and the Tax Administration Act
• Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines
• Assist with research
• Prepare proposals
• Build credibility and relationships with colleagues and clients
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Follow instructions and willingness to learn
• Contribute to discussions and actively participate in technical training
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
• Facilitate teamwork by communication and sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis
• Actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals
• Work effectively and efficiently to both client and internal deadlines

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Basic technical knowledge of relevant legislation

Personal attributes:

• Drive and enthusiasm
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly at all levels
• Effective time management skills
• Able to deliver within tight deadlines
• Able to adapt to different working environment

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

• BCom, CA (SA), LLB; HDip (Tax) or similar
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Must have a wide range of Corporate Income Tax experience including opinion writing, assisting with advice concept papers, compliance, audit and due diligence reviews

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The purpose of this role is to manage one or more audit engagements or components of large-scale engagements. Responsible for supervising audit assignments at various clients and providing technical knowledge, coaching, constructive feedback and performance development and training to junior team members. This role also has an increased focus on business development and building networks.

Key responsibilities:

• The audit engagement manager has the operational responsibility to guide, manage and oversee the planning, staffing and supervision of audit engagements. They:
•  Provide technical, audit operational and audit quality leadership with a focus on professional scepticism.
•  Demonstrate a strong tone and culture supporting audit quality through a commitment to maintain objectivity, professional skepticism, ethics and integrity. 
• Have the operational accountability and responsibility to drive audit quality in response to the needs of stakeholders and external regulators.
• Identifies development needs of team and provides coaching, mentoring and stretch assignments to challenge, develop and retain our most talented colleagues.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Good project management skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good planning and organising skills
• Drive and focus on quality deliverables
• Excellent technical knowledge
• Familiar with the SAICA training contract sign off requirements

Personal attributes:

• Self-motivated, committed, driven
• Resilient 
• Demonstrate excellent levels of Integrity

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

•   Fully qualified Chartered Accountants with experience in the Consumer Goods industry.
•   Registered assessors to meet the counselling requirements of this role.
•   Minimum of 2 years post articles experience

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The purpose of this role is to build and cultivate strong business relationships and demonstrate technical and operational leadership to deliver quality audits and client-centric solutions. Manage the preparation, delivery, reporting and evaluation for larger and higher risk projects and engagements. Advocate innovation both within the firm and with clients and take a leading role in developing team members to their full potential and promoting collaboration among larger teams. Provides advanced technical knowledge, direction and training to others and participates in team practice decisions such as resource allocation.

Key responsibilities:

The Senior Audit engagement manager’s role is to:

• Lead/manage multiple projects through the management of a team of professionals and possibly with the contribution of cross-divisional specialists.
• Effectively manage commercial and contractual aspects of an engagement to achieve expected levels of Quality and profitability.
• Be involved in/take the lead in negotiations
• Executes projects to a level that meet member firm’s Quality standards within a commercial context.
• Manage scope and deliver timely and quality deliverables.
• Communicate risks and issues early to Leaders as appropriate.
• Input into creation of innovative and repeatable solutions which strengthen business performance and differentiate KPMG from our competition.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Sound project management skills
• Sound judgement
• Risk averse
• Sound leadership skills
• Ability to build strategic & collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• High focus on quality output
• Sound technical knowledge
• Sound negotiation skills
• Familiar with the SAICA training contract sign off requirements

Personal attributes:

• Self-motivated, committed, driven
• Resilient 
• High levels of Integrity

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

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountants with experience in the Consumer Goods industry.
• Registered assessors to meet the counselling requirements of this role.
• 4-5 Years Post articles experience

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Role Purpose

• This role may manage one or more client engagements or components of large scale engagements, as well as individually contributing quality work on the engagement.
• Provides technical knowledge, direction and training to people, coordinates engagement management and effectively utilises resources as appropriate.
• Manages engagements to consistently achieve specific revenue and profit objectives and deliver designated engagement realisation.
• Day-to-day management of team on engagements, including coaching and providing constructive feedback, using Performance Development. Increases focus on business development, building on networks across the practice and people development activities.
• To take responsibility for the seamless delivery of internal projects/services, managing others and influencing key stakeholders.
• To manage and develop external client relationships through direct business development activity and internal people/resource management.

PerformanceManages client portfolio, typical amount for service line as defined in service line summary.

• Manages and executes multiple client engagements or components of large scale engagements to deliver high quality services on time and within budgeted realisation.
• Clearly communicates expectations with regards to work an timelines to team members.
• Provides initial justification on the start-up of an engagement and continues to define deliverables, objectives, constraints and assumptions throughout the life cycle of all engagement activities.
• In the process of identifying and managing change related risks, is able to clearly articulate the role of behavioural change management in the execution of an engagement and how it is connected to other People and Change activities.
• Understands the commercial and contractual aspects of an engagement including managing fee-proposals, overruns and work above budget.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in the delivery of quality services to clients, providing value add and well thought out solution to client’s problems.
• Demonstrates a tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to flex delivery style to meet various needs.
• Effectively manages and maintains expected utilisation and productivity target for self and people members on engagements as   appropriate.
• Applies innovative and creative techniques in suggesting and implementing process improvements on client engagements.
• Is responsible for managing and maintaining the engagement budgets, demonstrating effective cost control and expense management by delivering the project on budget, assisting managers in billing and collections.
• As directed, takes ownership for decision making on fee estimates, realisation, resource mix and skill requirements for the clients’ engagement.
• Ability to deliver fully integrated and exceptional solutions and make decisions to best meet client needs; collaborating as required.
• Provides compelling and well thought out solutions to problems of moderate complexity.
• Proactively monitor engagement lock up.
• Meets firm deadlines during the performance management cycles for self and people, inclusive of goal setting, engagement reviews, interim and annual appraisals, where applicable  completing  Performance  Development responsibilities.
• Ensures self and team meets risk management requirements.
• Ensures CPD is up to date.
• Objectively evaluates significant judgments and clearly documents conclusions reached – consulting with senior colleagues where appropriate.
• Applies sound judgment when faced with difficult decisions.
• Considers both client needs and financial implications when making difficult decisions.
• Able to provide self-assured responses in a credible manner.
• Negotiates effectively by emphasizing the benefits of a suggested approach.
• Proactively avoids personal independence breaches.

Clients and business developmentApplies the KPMG Business Development Framework and demonstrates the business development actions required.

• Develops strong client relationships with clients and is proactive in broadening and deepening client relationships.
• Develops an understanding of client needs and markets across the globe.
• Understands the potential implications of an existing problem for the future.
• Starting to specialise in a sector and possesses a developing level of knowledge in the industry by staying aware of market and competitor trends.
• Remains current on competitor trends with relevant Line of Business (LOB) contacts in other parts of Advisory and the wider firm to share ideas and knowledge on specific clients and targets.
• Uses knowledge of KPMG’s broad service offerings to identify new opportunities and cross sell.
• Contributes to the development of a compelling, differentiated value proposition in opportunity pursuit.

Prepares business development material, including proposals, case studies and other sector specific information.

Work Culture (People)Displays blue behaviours personally and encourages these in others to contribute to the culture journey within KPMG. Also, constructively challenges and provides timely feedback to others where behaviour is not in line with The Firm’s cultural aspiration.

• Acts with integrity and according to KPMG’s values.
• Provides direction to, and has managerial responsibility for engagement teams which involves effective delegation of responsibilities to appropriate levels, helping everyone understand how their job fits in.
• Gives others the opportunity to take on new tasks and responsibilities, encouraging the team members to get the most out of their on-the-job development opportunities.
• Maintains a positive work environment by being accessible, involved and interested in people, providing learning opportunities and developing people.
• Motivates others to achieve targets and spot new business opportunities.
• Provides timely and meaningful face-to-face and written feedback that helps people build on strengths and formulate plans to address career development   needs.
• Contributes to the learning of others through sharing knowledge and skills as part of formal and informal learning activities.
• Recognizes the importance of continuous self-development and actively takes ownership and responsibility for their own professional development.
• Actively identifies and manages ethical dilemmas with support from senior colleagues.
• Listens to viewpoints of others and addresses concerns.
• Demonstrates perseverance to face setbacks.
• Clearly articulates to others the importance of high quality work within a regulatory environment.
• Proactively calls out bad behaviour.

KnowledgeDemonstrates a knowledge-sharing mind-set and builds a constructive culture by proactively sharing what they know with other KPMG people, teams and functions. Builds good relations across KPMG.

• Contributes to the development and publication of case studies, proposals, deliverables or other valuable engagement knowledge.
• Enables knowledge capture and sharing of insights through contributing to knowledge repositories.
• Facilitates the exchange of ideas and application of leading practices across the division and firm.
• Shares information about key learnings, successes and best practices though communities of practice and contributing to the knowledge resources of KPMG.
• Encourages others to contribute to the firm’s knowledge resources and knowledge repositories.
• Is up to date with business and current affairs by reading widely to gain insights into client industries and markets and apply this knowledge in working practices.
• Demonstrates deep expertise in area of specialism.
• Demonstrates expertise in at least one business area and experience in other business areas.
• Proactively develops internal and external networks, including peers in other organisations, KPMG Alumni, global contacts, social contacts and existing clients.
• Demonstrates an understanding that creativity can improve competitive advantage.

Impact on revenue and/or profitResponsible for managing and maintaining the engagement budget.

• As directed, takes ownership for decision making on fee estimation
• People ManagementResponsible for teams: Team members / senior team members
• May be performance manager to staff below manager

Decision Making and Advice

• Decision making without seeking approval:
• As directed, takes ownership for decision making on fee estimates, realization, resource mix and skill requirements for the clients’ engagement.
• Manages engagements, giving direction to engagement teams with delegating responsibilities and work plans.

Advice and recommendations this role contributes to:

• Starting to specialize in a sector or LOB.
• Able to provide initial justification on the start-up of an engagement and continues to define  deliverables

Skill, Knowledge, Experience

Minimum qualifications

• Relevant University Degree
• Relevant certifications  (service line specific)
• Postgraduate qualifications desirable

Experience

• 5 years + of business experience
• Prior relevant, external experience within a competitor or industry firm
• Cross divisional role within other KPMG Practices or from industry

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Seeking a dynamic individual with highly quantitative skills within the actuarial team, advanced academics, and strong communication skills to manage engagements and take responsibility for deliverables. The role will be for actuarial senior manager (level B2).

Key responsibilities:

•  Overseeing the development and validation of actuarial models for provisioning and (regulatory) capital calculation purposes.
•  To take responsibility for managing client engagements or components of large scale engagements, as well as individually contributing quality work on the engagement.
•  Provides technical knowledge, direction and training to people, coordinates engagement management and effectively utilises resources as appropriate.
•  Manages engagements to consistently achieve specific revenue and profit objectives and deliver quality outcomes and consistently meet agreed deadlines.
•  Day-to-day management of team on engagements, including coaching and providing constructive feedback.
•  Increasing focus on business development, building on networks across the practice and people development activities, to manage and develop external client relationships through direct business development activity and internal people/resource management.
• Take responsibility for the seamless delivery of internal projects/services, managing others and influencing key stakeholders.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

•  An undergraduate qualification in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial or similar. 
•  Qualified Actuary
•  Relevant experience within an insurer or consultancy business is desirable with at least 8 or more years of experience.
•  Coding skills (e.g. SAS, Python, R, etc.) would be an advantage.
•  Experience in leading projects desired.
•  Experience in current hot actuarial topics such as IFRS 17, ESG, big data and wider advisory engagements desirable.
•  Other competencies that would be desired:
•  Critical Analytical Thinking
•  Business Acumen
•  Strong Communication Skills with ability to articulate quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical individuals
•  Must be resilient
•  Must be a team player
•  Ability to cope with and work under pressure

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

•  An undergraduate qualification in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial or similar. 
•  Relevant experience within an insurer or consultancy business is desirable with at least 8 or more years of experience.
•  Qualified Actuary

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Role Summary:

• As part of the Quantitative valuation and market risk team, you will work alongside a team of capital market specialists and will be able to quickly build upon your existing industry skills to become an expert in your field. You will be expected to lead projects and contribute to developing and nurturing our existing talent pool.
• Focus on preparation, delivery, reporting and evaluation of the results in response to the needs of stakeholders and external regulators will be key for the successful candidate.

Details:

•  Work closely with partner and senior managers to deliver high quality valuation and market risk analysis services to our banking and financial services sector clients. The candidate will be involved in the review and assessment of Market risk methodologies and processes for the benefit of our banking clients.
•  Supporting projects related to the implementation of the Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) and the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB)
•  Contributing to project related to Liquidity Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk, covering framework review, design and implementation
•  Involvement in Derivatives valuation projects using analytical and numerical methods
•  Prepare briefs and analytical notes and contribute to the writing of sections in analytical reports
•  Work in a client-facing capacity managing the delivery of work programs and responsible for management of client relationships on a day-to-day basis.
•  Coordinate with specialists within the broader team and the whole firm
•  Complete tasks and deliverables to a high-quality standard as part of client engagements - working to an agreed plan, budget, and quality.
•  Identify and document risks, issues and conclusions - consulting with appropriate team members as necessary
•  Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set
•  Lead thinking about the changing financial landscape by contributing to research for our clients.
•  Integrate with the KPMG community, both locally and internationally, to identify and convert opportunities for business growth.
•  Inspire, teach and coach the junior staff reporting to you.

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge

• Honours Degree in Quantitative Finance and ideally master’s degree in financial engineering or Quantitative Finance
• Certification such as FRM or PRM
• Excellent Quantitative Skills
• Development Skills (Excel/VBA, Python, R, C++)
• Solid business writing skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player

Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience in a top South African Bank or leading professional services firm

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The individual will be part of Forensic Advisory Services of KPMG in South Africa and will be responsible for managing specific roles and responsibilities Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR) and Cyber Investigations

Key responsibilities:

• Lead cyber investigations and DFIR engagements as per the applicable methodologies
• Assist in building pipeline and lead business development activities for DFIR service-line
• Coach the team-members to grow their capabilities for responding to cyber incidents
• Responsible for managing quality of deliverables, risk management and financial management

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Experience in responding to cyber security incidents and investigation of cyber breaches including triage, containment, eradication and broader coordination for the incidents;
• Knowledge of networks, operating systems (Linux and/or MacOS), databases, static and dynamic malware analysis/reverse engineering; digital forensics and cloud analytics
• Working knowledge of IT, networking and cloud environment and be able to extract necessary logs and perform triage based on the nature of the incident
• Proficiency in identifying the systems and logs to be analysed considering the nature of the breach
• Ability to collaborate, learn and work with cross functional teams
• Proficiency in documentation, report writing and documentation
• Experience in business development including proposal writing, budgeting etc

Personal attributes:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team leader
• Ability to adapt, multi-task and work on multiple engagement simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure while still delivering high quality work.
• Ability to work under pressure and keep track of the big picture while performing in-depth analysis
• Social skills, willingness and experience in being a team player and dealing with people from a various backgrounds and areas across the company, but also possess the ability to work independently

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

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in related fields such as Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Incident Response.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Additional cyber forensic and incident responder certifications such as SANS, CHFI are desired, but not mandatory