Audit Assistant Manager - DPP Audit Methodology

DPP Audit Assistant Manager

We are seeking an experienced auditor to work within the Manuals and Methodology team in DPP Audit. The role is to implement AICPA, PCAOB, ISAs-UK and other standard setter’s methodology into KPMG’s audit methodology. DPP Audit professionals works in a challenging environment where they are exposed to diverse projects which afford the opportunity to expand their technical skills related to different standards, to improve their project management skills and, to develop their professional relationships across the KPMG network.

• Work with UK subject matter experts and stakeholders from the business, drafting/updating of new audit technical guidance.
• Staying on top of and following current developments at ISA-UK, AICPA and PCAOB.
• Assisting in the development of UK audit policies, methodology, maintenance of current audit content and guidance, including by recommending changes necessary throughout the internal maintenance process.
• Developing standardized audit procedures, developing templates and examples to support consistent execution of quality audits.
• Contributing along with other team members/senior managers/ UK team in preparing guidance and examples.
• Ongoing maintenance/improvement of information structure on internal website on technical guidance, ongoing compliance with the system of quality control objectives and requirement

 

Educational qualifications 

• CA or ACCA qualified

   

 

Work experience

• Recent and extensive external audit experience is required

   

 

Mandatory technical & functional skills

• Well-developed leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals internally at different seniority levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Professional scepticism and issue identification: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to identify and support resolution of potential audit issues
• Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.
• Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work. Actively contribute to our culture of high challenge and high support to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.
• Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.
• Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams within Audit and across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose, and fun..

 

Preferred technical & functional skills 

• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong project management techniques including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, prioritisation, organisation, and evaluative skills

 

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; able to communicate complex technical matters in a clear, compelling, and persuasive manner.
• Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment and adapt to new and changing requirements. 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to analyse and interpret complex technical information.
• Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others’ expertise to provide high quality solutions.
• Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.
• Takes full accountability for delivery of high-quality work; able to work independently, escalating matters and seeking others’ input, as needed. 
• Able to work flexibly (both in terms of managing time and working with people of different levels of seniority)
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

Experience Level

Mid Level