Job Vacancies at KPMG South Africa

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job
Description and purpose:

•  to enable large scale transformation projects by being able to link the strategy layer, technology layer and operations layer in order to create value for an organisation.

This requires:

• an understanding of strategy frameworks and how to apply them to an organisation
• an operational understanding, including a business model and operational model, and ability to apply
• an understanding of how technology supports strategy and business, and how to apply

Financial Markets focus required.
Motivation for the role: 

• long term project requirement (SARB RTGS project) for a role currently filled by a resource from India. KPMG SA would prefer to build capacity internally for this role to enable DCs sustainability, particularly around large-scale transformation projects, which fulfils our strategy and mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to have the following client conversation: problem solving, explanations, negotiations and facilitations
• Ability to manage teams, including career management, performance discussions, coaching, providing guidance and direction
• On the job training and learning
• Manage quality on a project, identify when an issue arises and solve the problem (with help)
• Work with leadership team to grow the business

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• Growth mindset
• Resilience and adaptability
• Creative, problem solver,
• Focus on quality
• Empathy and leadership skills for ongoing growth

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

• Degree in relevant subject from T1 university
• 4 Years Big 4 Consulting Experience
• Financial Markets knowledge / experience

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Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

• The purpose of this role is to perform reasonable assurance engagements of production rebate certificates (PRC's), Standard Material Declarations (SMDs) and certificates of foreign currency usage (Form C2) and agreed upon procedures on Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS), in terms of the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP).

Key Responsibilities

• Auditing of PRCs, Form C2s, SMDs and AIS
• Dealing with clients and consultants
• Preparation of audit files

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• Advanced knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Word.
• Team Player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels
• Knowledge of the APDP regulations will be an advantage

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

• Degree or Diploma (BCom Accounting preferable)

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Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

• The Reporting Accountant role is to assist with financial reporting to business functions and client project query resolutions. This includes identifying solutions for problems relating to Finance responsibilities, management accounting and information. Assisting with all processes related to management accounting and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• The provision of sound financial information and comprehensive reporting for offices (including over the borders), functions and business units to support their business decision making processes.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, KPMG global policies and KPMG SA policies and processes.
• Assist with project opening and attending to queries regarding practice management processes.
• Budgets and forecasts – assist with planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Journal entry processing and accrual tracking
• Review accuracy of purchase order and receipting impact on financial statements
• Other ad hoc requirements as requested by the senior finance business partners, finance business partners and financial systems manager within the Finance function

Skills
Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Accounting experience minimum 5 years.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Word.
• Oracle knowledge.
• Experience in a professional services firm.

Personal Attributes

• The ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines.
• Team player, self-aware and patient.
• Strong organisation skills and a common-sense approach to problem solving.
• Focus on continuous improvement within the finance function while advancing an ethical environment.
• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality.
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to wear both the business hat and the finance hat and manage conflict openly, transparently, and professionally.

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

• B Com or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• 5 Years Accounting experience.
• Experience in a Professional Services Firm

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Purpose Of The Job

• To be proactive in all aspects of immigration matters to support Immigration engagements for KPMG South Africa

Key Job Duties Or Responsibilities

• Collate, prepare and submit applications to the Department of Home Affairs for various visa types as required by our clients
• Prepare responses and liaise with the Department of Home Affairs on a regular basis regarding applications lodged
• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Interpret & apply theoretical knowledge
• Keep up to date with changes to legislation relating to Immigration
• Identify problems and provide client guidance and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them
• Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills
• Prioritise the workload & meet required deadlines
• Contribute effectively to the discussions around work & actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
• Adapt to a changing work environment & accommodate changing client demands
• Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals
• Coordination with other KPMG offices and immigration partners within the Africa Region in relation to both South African permit applications and fulfilment of the Program Management Office role for the Africa region
• Building client relationships and expanding services through regional and local work

Critical Interpersonal And Other Skills

• Drive and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Able to track and manage multiple ongoing projects and requests
• Able to deliver to tight time scales
• Able to adapt to different working environments

Qualifications And Experience

• Undergraduate degree (preferably with a major in Law or HR)
• 2-3 Years’ Experience In The Immigration Environment Is Essential

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Key Responsibilities

• Support to grow the Software Asset Management business, through the participation in marketing initiatives and building pipeline and business development activities
• Coach and develop junior team members during projects
• Display diligence during the execution of any work of KPMG’s internal risk management processes
• Assist clients build a roadmap to address future of SAM
• Managing and conducting software license reviews on behalf of software vendors on their customers
• Develop and manage project budgets to ensure it is consistent with the project objectives and aligned to the project scope and deliverables

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• Ability to manage a team and provide coaching to enable junior staff members to grow in their role
• Manage and lead related projects and delivery
• High level of drive and resilience
• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality
• Strong analytical skills, a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common-sense approach to problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritise tasks as and when required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent business writing skills, analytical, numerical skills, communication and interpretation skills
• Social skills, willingness and experience in being a team player and dealing with people from a various backgrounds and areas across the firm while championing inclusion and diversity

Minimum Requirements To Apply For The Role

• 6 + years of experience in Software Asset Management
• IT Degree/ Diploma
• ITAM/ SAM certification
• An understanding of concepts related to IT Asset Maturity Assessment
• Must have experience in performing software compliance reviews
• Must have in-depth understanding of processes in performing software compliance reviews
• Good understanding of Virtualization
• Ability to interpret contract and procurement terms
• Have exposure and knowledge on SAM tools like Flexera or SNOW
• Good understanding of IBM software and IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) will be an advantage
• Internal Audit experience will be an advantage.