IN|KDN KRC|Nordics Digital Audit|Manager - BLR

IN|KDN KRC|Nordics Digital Audit|Manager - BLR

Job details
Proposed designation-Manager
Role type-Digital Audit Manager
Reporting to  Senior Manager or above
Geo to be supported-NORDICs
Work timings-9.00 AM to 5.30 PM

Roles & responsibilities 
The KDN Digital Audit team is looking for an experienced audit manager who embraces data analysis as a core part of modern audit delivery. The role is suited for someone who can combine strong audit judgement with a practical understanding of data, analytics, automation, and AI assisted tools to help member firms identify risk, improve audit quality, and drive more consistent audit execution.
In this role, the manager will work closely with KPMG member firm audit teams, D&A champions, and data specialists from planning through execution. The individual will support data scoping, challenge data quality, review analytical outputs, interpret exceptions, and help audit teams translate results into clear audit responses. The ideal candidate is not expected to be a pure technologist, but must be curious, data minded, confident with analytics led audit procedures, and able to explain complex data insights in simple audit language.
Collaborate with member firm’s D&A champion to identify suitable audit engagements for AI-enabled Data & Analytical (D&A) procedures.
Lead planning & kick-off meetings to align on scope, expectations, timelines, and roles. 
Guide audit teams in defining data requirements and support client discussions to obtain accurate and complete data.
Assist in setting up key elements for AI-enabled D&A procedures such as financial data structuring.
Liaison effectively with data professionals to support the data lifecycle, ensuring alignment with audit objective. 
Interpret results from AI-enabled D&A procedures and support audit teams in identifying areas of risk or further testing.   
Document and communicate insights derived from D&A procedures to audit teams.
Undertake larger and medium-sized assignments independently or assist in larger assignments reporting to a Senior Manager.
Identification of issues/missing information and managing & tracking the open issues until resolved.
Coordinate with engagement teams to obtain the required data to perform D&A solutions. 
Manage & coach junior team members, including reviewing their work, tracking chargeability and supporting career development programs. 
Maintain data confidentiality and adhere to the risk management policy.

This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications 
Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CPA
Work experience
6-7 years post qualified experience in a large or globally recognized audit firm and/or Delivery Center environment
Having prior experience of working on D&A procedures on audit engagements would be an added advantage 
Preferred technical & functional skills 
Advanced knowledge of audit methodology related to risk assessment, controls testing, and substantive procedures.
Experience of reviewing or applying risk of material misstatements in audits. 
Intermediate to Advanced level in MS Excel and MS Word.
Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Alteryx or any ETL tools would be an added advantage
Key behavioral attributes/requirements
Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills including leading teams of at least 4 team members.
Passionate about innovation and the use of D&A in audits and ideally have used D&A on audits.
Pro-active and resilient.
Confident interacting directly with multiple stakeholders of all seniority.
Ability to function effectively in challenging situations/circumstances.
Proven experience of working within a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Presenting or training skills.
An ability to interpret findings and identify key insights to communicate to a non-technical audience
Well-organized with experience managing multiple projects at once
Experience managing projects independently
Proficient or fluent English 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High-energy, independent decision maker with ability to manage priorities & conflicts

Experience Level

Mid Level