Audit FS Insurance Director - Gibraltar

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Audit FS Insurance Director in Gibraltar. This role involves leading audit engagements, supervising teams, and developing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in external audit, a professional accounting qualification, and skills in compliance and project management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Audit Director in external audit.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience with US GAAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, planning, and control of audit engagements.
• Manage and review team members' work.
• Maintain communication with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Professional qualification from a recognized accountancy body

Tools

MS Office

Proprietary audit software

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Audit FS Insurance Director - Gibraltar, United Kingdom

Client: KPMG-UnitedKingdom

Location: Gibraltar, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cb91070ff0c5

Job Views: 52

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

Job Description:

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Director to join our FS Audit team. In this role, you will lead audit engagements, ensuring high-quality standards from planning to completion. You will sign audit opinions for your portfolio and collaborate with Partners on complex audits. Building relationships with senior stakeholders and developing those relationships will be key. You may also contribute to departmental operations related to finance, technology, quality, or people management.

As a Director, you will serve as a role model, leading teams, supervising staff, and providing coaching and development. You will also handle performance management for a small team.

Description of the Role

• Oversee budgeting, planning, coordination, and control of audit engagements to ensure quality and profitability.
• Manage and review the work of team members, ensuring compliance with KPMG methodologies and standards.
• Project manage all aspects of audit delivery, including timelines, team supervision, and review processes.
• Maintain communication with senior stakeholders within audited entities throughout the year.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to facilitate audit execution.
• Oversee engagement finances, including fee negotiations and overruns.
• Make judgments on complex audit issues.
• Coordinate with KPMG specialists on technical matters.
• Review engagement deliverables and present at audit committee meetings.
• Lead audit tenders for new clients.
• Manage and develop junior team members, supporting their career growth.

Technical Core Competencies

• Technical knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and literature.
• Proficiency with audit tools and technology solutions.
• Professional skepticism and issue identification skills.
• Risk assessment and audit execution preparation.
• Evaluation of audit evidence and results.

People & Culture

• Embed a high challenge, high support culture based on company values.
• Operate with curiosity and skepticism.
• Lead and promote a coaching culture.
• Act in the public interest with professionalism and accountability.
• Embrace inclusivity and teamwork.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• Significant recent experience as an Audit Director in external audit, including systems/controls testing, consolidations, and statutory review.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Understanding of International Standards on Auditing.
• Experience with US GAAS / PCOAB standards and US GAAP (preferred).
• Experience presenting at audit committee meetings.
• Proven ability to manage complex audits and teams.
• Familiarity with proprietary audit software.
• IT literacy with MS Office tools.

Behavioral Attributes and Skills

• Leadership and inspiration.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Resilience and self-motivation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification from a recognized accountancy body.

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