Senior Manager - Clara Data Analytics

KPMG United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead digital innovation in audit through data analytics. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader with strong data literacy and advanced Excel skills to enhance audit methodologies. You will spearhead analytics initiatives, guiding audit teams and ensuring alignment with firm objectives. Join a forward-thinking team that is redefining the audit landscape, providing strategic insights, and driving digital transformation in the audit domain. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of audit and assurance, making a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in technology and data analytics.
• Proven leadership in financial statement audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic deployment of technology in audit engagements.
• Present complex analyses using visualization tools.

Skills

Data Literacy

Advanced Excel

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification

Tools

PowerBI

Celonis

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Job description

The Role

Are you a visionary leader who thrives on solving complex problems and steering digital innovation in the audit domain? Our Digital Auditor & Analytics team is seeking a Senior Manager with a unique blend of accounting & FSA skills, deep proficiency in data terminology and a profound understanding of the potential unlocked through advanced data techniques. This role is pivotal in identifying and capitalising on opportunities to refine and elevate audit methodologies through this expertise.

While experience with analytics tools is not mandatory - a strong foundation in technology is required. This position is ideally suited for individuals with exceptional data literacy and advanced Excel capabilities. As a Senior Manager, you will spearhead data analytics on Audit engagements, navigating through the complexities of diverse operational, finance and ERP systems.

Joining KPMG's Clara Analytics and Technology team, you will not only lead but also champion data analytics initiatives, providing strategic direction to engagement teams across the CLR, FS & KPE portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic deployment of technology and D&A across a portfolio of audit engagements, ensuring alignment with overarching firm objectives.
• Analyse outputs to derive strategic insights and identify areas for deeper testing, elevating the role of D&A within audits.
• Conduct thorough reviews of D&A outputs, collaborating with technical teams to resolve any discrepancies prior to analysis dissemination.
• Masterfully present complex analyses to audit teams, utilising visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Celonis) to simplify data interpretation.
• Lead the technology agenda on audit tenders and Ignition events.
• Synthesise insights, results and findings into comprehensive reports and presentations for Senior Management and Audit Committees.
• Guide audit teams on data extractions and establish efficient data sharing processes with audited entities.
• Oversee the preparation of D&A documentation, ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements and maintaining impeccable audit file documentation.
• Manage budgets, monitor engagement finances, and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.

Experience

• Demonstrated leadership in the delivery of financial statement audits and the strategic application of D&A in audit engagements.
• Adept at navigating complex data, with a keen analytical mind and a curiosity for exploring data's role within assurance.
• Proven ability to identify the root cause of issues, providing impactful recommendations and advice to audited entities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

ACA/ ACCA / ICAS qualification (or international equivalent), with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

This Senior Manager role offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead, innovate and shape the future of audit through digital transformation.

Join us at Clara and be part of a team that's redefining the landscape of audit and assurance.