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Job description

The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting investment and economic growth across the Midlands. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses and multinational organisations, our team strives to provide best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG?

KPMG have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join our rapidly expanding Accounting Advisory Services (AAS), Treasury team. Our team is focused on serving the world's leading Corporate Treasuries with their most complex business challenges. The team offer deep treasury expertise in financial products and markets, risk management, systems, governance, valuation, and accounting.

As a Manager, you will liaise directly with your clients responding to a range of technical queries, drawing both on your own expertise and identifying when additional input is required from more senior colleagues. Your role will also include business development activities, contributing to the team's growth and success. You will lead teams and supervise the work of junior staff. You will also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employees.

We are firmly committed to supporting your career development and will provide you with the breadth and depth of experience to facilitate this and support you in identifying areas of specialism.

What will you be doing?

• Undertaking reviews and implementations of Treasury strategies, policies, target operating models, cash management processes, and technology and systems.
• Conducting risk management assessments including foreign exchange, interest rate, credit and commodities.
• Conducting internal audits on treasury functions ranging from FTSE100 to Housing Associations and Charities, including benchmarking.
• Providing technical support on accounting and regulatory change projects such as IFRS 9, new UK GAAP, EMIR and Basel III.
• Assisting with delivering Treasury advisory projects, ranging from strategy reviews, target operating models, and audit support, including providing input to larger, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supporting the business development of KPMG's IFRS 9 client proposition/offering, including responses to IFRS 9 client proposals, with a primary focus on Corporates, Listed and Regulatory.

What will you need to do it?

• Experience working within an accounting advisory function of a professional services firm/corporate business sector.
• Experience working in a Corporate Treasury function with good technical knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, treasury strategies, systems, governance and controls.
• Sound technical knowledge of IAS 39 and IFRS 9 standards, and their practical application.
• Business development experience with new and existing clients.
• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body.

Additional skills we'd love to see:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.
• Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to analyse and interpret complex technical information.
• Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical accounting expertise to provide high quality solutions.
• Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

Audit at KPMG covers the entire UK.

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility or would prefer to be based out of one of our other sites across the UK please register and discuss this with our team.

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.

As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process.

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference.