Manager - Audit Technology

High Growth Ventures; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Flexible locations

Paid parental leave and career breaks

Learning and growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Salary packaging options

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Manager in the Data Analytics & Emerging Technology team within Audit and Assurance, based in Sydney or Melbourne, to lead data analytics initiatives and technology-driven audit engagements.

You will mentor juniors, manage diverse engagements, and influence audit processes through advanced analytics, Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Azure.

You'll stay ahead of industry trends via ongoing training and contribute to a transparent, collaborative environment with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• ABachelor’s degree in Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Azure, and AI-powered solutions.
• Proven leadership, project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Firm grasp of people management and client relationship maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as engagement manager and subject matter expert in data analytics projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality, budget-compliant services.
• Facilitate stakeholder management through open communication, managing expectations, interpreting analysis outputs, and acting as escalation contact.
• Oversee quality improvement, advocate for innovative processes, ensure independence compliance.
• Provide performance management, feedback, and guidance to foster a skilled team.
• Champion diversity and inclusion, manage onboarding, build client and team relationships, coach juniors.
• Add value through specialist expertise and share knowledge across KPMG.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

People management

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Databricks

PySpark

SQL

Microsoft Azure

AI-powered solutions

Job description

Join our dynamic Data Analyticsand Emerging Technologyteam at KPMG and unlock your full potential! As part of our Audit and Assurance division, you'll be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that support external audit engagements. Our teamis dedicated to providingdata-driven, technology-focused solutions that address complex challenges for both our external audit teams and clients.

This role can be based out of Sydney or Melbourne.

As a Manager within the vibrant Data Analytics & Emerging Technology team at KPMG, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of technology support within our Audit and Assurance services. We offer you the chance to:

Utilise advanced data analytics tools likeDatabricks,PySpark, SQL,Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, and AI-powered solutions to drive decision-making and auditing innovations.

Hone your analytical abilities to generate powerful insights that aid our engagement teams and are pivotal to critical decisions.

Mentor and enhance junior team members' skills through coaching and targeted technical training.

Manage a diverse portfolio of engagements, contributing to the successful delivery of technology-driven Audit & Assurance projects.

Influence the audit process by testing and deploying sophisticated Data and Analytics tools, as well as managing transformative projects that redefine the role of data analytics in auditing.

Stay abreast of industry trends through continuing education and specialised training programs.

Responsibilities:

In this managerial role, you will:

Serve as both an engagement manager and subject matter expert in data analytics projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, budget-compliant services that meet clients' and internal teams' expectations.

Facilitate stakeholder management by engaging in open, transparent communication, managing expectations, interpreting analysis outputs, and serving as an escalation contact.

Oversee quality improvement initiatives, advocate for innovative processes, and ensure compliance with independence requirements.

Provide performance management, offering feedback and guidance, while fostering a skilled and knowledgeable team environment.

Champion diversity and inclusion, managing onboarding, fostering strong client and team relationships, and coaching junior members.

Add value to clients through specialist expertise and contribute to the firm’s knowledge-sharing culture by actively engaging in the dissemination of your expertise across KPMG.

How are you extraordinary?

You are committed towards enhancing audit quality and driving innovation.

You are highly organised and efficient, and have an initiative‑taking, and solutions‑oriented approach.

You are willing to engage in continuous learning to build upon your professional skills.

You have the ability to work collaboratively within a team and autonomously when needed, combined with a genuine interest in technology and innovation.

Your Experience

To thrive and contribute to our team, your background should include:

ABachelor’s degree in Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Approximately 5 to 7 years of hands‑on experiencewith toolsincludingDatabricks,PySpark, and SQL, as well as experience withMicrosoft Azure cloud technologiesandAI-powered solutionsfor processing, analysing, and deriving insights from large datasets.

Proven leadership, project management, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.

Firm grasp of people management and client relationship maintenance.

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 theTalent Attraction Support Team .

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

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