Supervisor Audit - Financial Services - DXB

kpmg middle east; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East is seeking a qualified audit professional to drive planning, fieldwork and delivery for clients in real estate, construction and oil & gas sectors, applying KPMG audit methodologies to improve accuracy and reduce risk.

The role requires a BSc in accounting or equivalent, ACCA or CPA, strong IFRS & ISA knowledge, and at least three years of post-qualification experience with supervision of audit assistants. English proficiency is essential; Arabic is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• ACCA or CPA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA.

Responsibilities

• Complete the planning for the audit.
• Complete fieldwork and allocate work to audit assistants.
• Coach audit assistants.
• Prepare financial statements, transmittal letter and any other deliverables.
• Keep manager/Partner informed of progress/issues on a job throughout the audit process.
• Be responsible for getting Partner and manager reviews done.
• Complete documentation and follow up of outstanding information.
• Prepare and analyze costs on the WIP for their audits.
• Prepare fee note requisition on a timely basis and follow up collection of debtors.
• Maintain good relationship with the client's financial management.
• Overall in charge for medium and large sized clients.
• Attend stock counts and the follow up of the counts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer Focus

Mentors new team members

Education

BSc in accounting or equivalent

Accounting qualification or equivalent (ACCA, CPA)

IFRS & ISA knowledge

Job description

Job Description

• OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Purpose

To action the Audit Plan and provide our clients with Knowledge and Business Solutions in their respective markets by decreasing risks and increasing revenue through KPMG audit methodologies.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete the planning for the audit
• Complete fieldwork and allocate work as appropriate to audit assistants
• Coaching of audit assistants
• Preparation of financial statements, transmittal letter and any other deliverables
• Keeping manager / Partner informed of progress/issues on a job throughout the audit process
• Responsible for getting Partner and manager reviews done
• Completion documentation and follow up of outstanding information
• Prepare and analyze costs on the WIP for their audits
• Prepare fee note requisition on a timely basis and follow up collection of debtors
• Maintaining good relationship with the client's financial management
• Overall in charge for medium and large sized clients
• Attending stock counts and the follow up of the counts

PROFILE

Education Requirements

• BSc in accounting or equivalent
• Accounting qualification or equivalent (ACCA, CPA)
• Technically sound, thorough knowledge of IFRS & ISA

Work Experience Requirements

• 3 years experience (Minimum 2 year post qualification experience)
• Prior experience in dealing in clients involved in real estate, construction and related industries and oil & gas sectors.
• Hands on experience in advanced audit Methodologies

Knowledge / Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Customer Focus
• Mentors new team members

Language Skills

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening

English Fluent Fluent Fluent Fluent

Arabic Fluent Fluent Fluent Fluent

Interpersonal Skills

• Proactive and independent person, with ability to initiate tasks independently
• Researching skills- Identifies, documents and shares knowledge that might be useful to others
• Excellent analytical skills- Identifies ways to analyze information quickly and efficiently
• Proficient problem solver- Suggests innovative and creative solutions to problems
• Effective communicator