Assistant Manager, Financial Services Audit

KPMG (China and Hong Kong SAR); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG China in Hong Kong is seeking an Assistant Manager, Financial Services Audit to join our team. You will audit financial statements across HKFRS, IFRS and US GAAP, supervise field staff and act as audit in-charge for engagements, while maintaining regular communication with managers and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor degree or above with 2+ years of external audit experience from a Big 4, English plus Cantonese/Mandarin, and CPA qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above with 2+ years of external audit experience from a Big 4 CPA firm.
• CPA Qualification is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, Cantonese and/or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements and group reporting packages under HKFRS, IFRS, US GAAP and other European standards.
• Work on assurance engagements such as reviews, SOX, agreed-upon procedures and IPO-related assignments.
• Supervise engagement field teams and conduct performance reviews; provide on-site training.
• Act as the audit in-charge for clients’ fieldwork and assurance assignments.
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager, partner and client on issues and progress.

Skills

External audit

English proficiency

Cantonese/Mandarin

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree or above

CPA qualification preferred

Job description

Assistant Manager, Financial Services Audit

KPMG China provides multidisciplinary services from audit and tax to advisory, with a strong focus on serving our clients' needs and their industries. Not only do we have an overriding commitment to provide the highest quality services for our clients, but we also strive to become a responsible corporate citizen that has a positive impact on our environment and community. At KPMG, you'll translate insights into action and reveal opportunities for all-our teams, our clients and our world.

Service Line Overview

The Financial Services Audit and Assurance incorporates Banking, Asset Management (which includes Securities and Funds) and Insurance. This is a challenging and highly competitive market place offering considerable opportunity as clients expand their business not only in China but globally.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements and group reporting packages in a variety of GAAP's such as HKFRS, IFRS, US GAAP and other European local standards
• Work on other assurance engagements such as review, SOX, agreed-upon-procedure and engagements relating to the reporting accountant for initial public offerings
• Supervise your engagement field team, including the completion of performance reviews and providing on-site training
• Act as the audit in-charge for clients to carry out audit fieldwork and assurance assignments
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager, partner and client on issues and the progress of the engagement

Job description

KPMG China provides multidisciplinary services from audit and tax to advisory, with a strong focus on serving our clients' needs and their industries. Not only do we have an overriding commitment to provide the highest quality services for our clients, but we also strive to become a responsible corporate citizen that has a positive impact on our environment and community. At KPMG, you'll translate insights into action and reveal opportunities for all-our teams, our clients and our world.

Service Line Overview

The Financial Services Audit and Assurance incorporates Banking, Asset Management (which includes Securities and Funds) and Insurance. This is a challenging and highly competitive market place offering considerable opportunity as clients expand their business not only in China but globally.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements and group reporting packages in a variety of GAAP's such as HKFRS, IFRS, US GAAP and other European local standards
• Work on other assurance engagements such as review, SOX, agreed-upon-procedure and engagements relating to the reporting accountant for initial public offerings
• Supervise your engagement field team, including the completion of performance reviews and providing on-site training
• Act as the audit in-charge for clients to carry out audit fieldwork and assurance assignments
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager, partner and client on issues and the progress of the engagement

Experience

• Bachelor degree or above in any disciplines. Brings along 2+ years of external audit experience from a Big 4 CPA firm
• CPA Qualification is preferred
• Experience in sectors such as Banking or Asset Management (including Securities and Funds) or Insurance is highly desirable
• Familiar in SFO, ICO, BO and MPFO is an advantage
• Strong technical skills and able to research accounting issues in a wide variety of GAAPs
• Strong business awareness and an ability to identify audit issues arising from commercial transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• Team player, with the ability to multi-task, high adaptability and able to work under pressure
• Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills

About KPMG
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