Assistant Manager- External Audit

High Growth Ventures; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and locations

Paid parental leave

Career breaks

Retail discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Learning and growth opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

KPMG in Perth is seeking an Assistant Manager within External Audit to take greater ownership of engagements, develop client relationships and grow leadership capabilities alongside experienced audit professionals.

You will gain career-building experience with large audit clients, contribute to advisory engagements, and support the development of colleagues, with structured development opportunities and global network connections.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high performance in audit.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and external audit experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to develop client relationships and lead teams.
• Experience coaching and developing staff.
• CA/CPA qualification or progression toward CA/CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements with accountability across audit delivery and client service.
• Build client relationships and oversee quality assurance.
• Execute advisory related engagements.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Apply audit knowledge to complex matters.
• Collaborate across KPMG's global network.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Analytical thinking

IFRS knowledge

Audit delivery

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Our Audit teams provide value to clients through specialised audit and assurance services. High quality, independent financial statement audits play an important role in maintaining investor confidence.

Our audit professionals work closely with clients to understand their businesses and industries, challenge assumptions and provide practical insights.

This opportunity is based in Perth and provides the chance to build your audit career through exposure to significant client engagements, team leadership opportunities and collaboration with colleagues across KPMG's global network.

Ready to take the next step in your audit career?

As an Assistant Manager within External Audit in Perth, you will have the opportunity to take greater ownership of engagements, develop strong client relationships and grow your leadership capability while working with experienced audit professionals.

You will gain career building experience through work with some of our largest audit clients, contribute to advisory related engagements and support the development of talented people around you.

With structured development opportunities and connections across KPMG's global network, this role provides considerable scope to continue building your technical, client and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements, with accountability across audit delivery, client service and business development.
• Build strong relationships with clients and play a key role in the delivery of quality assurance and reporting.
• Execute advisory related engagements.
• Support, coach and develop team members, creating an engaging and collaborative team environment.
• Apply your audit knowledge and commercial understanding to complex client matters.
• Contribute to positive client experiences through clear communication and effective engagement management.
• Collaborate with colleagues across KPMG's global network.

How are you Extraordinary?

• You are a collaborative people leader, supporting others to develop while bringing the team together to deliver quality outcomes.
• You are a confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
• You are an analytical problem solver, bringing curiosity, sound judgement and a practical approach to complex matters.

Your Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, your skills and experience could include:

• A proven track record of high performance and success.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience.
• Experience contributing to the delivery of external audit engagements.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership capability.
• Experience developing strong client relationships and contributing to quality audit and assurance outcomes.

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• CA or CPA qualification, equivalent professional qualification, or the ability to obtain a CA or CPA.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team .

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.