Audit Manager (DPP Accounting)

Job title/position: DPP Accounting, Audit Manager

Number of positions: 1

Function and Business Unit: Audit DPP National (DPP Accounting)

Office: Johannesburg or Cape Town

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

Manager in DPP Accounting, responsible for mandatory and non-mandatory consultations, financial statement reviews and informal queries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SME and US GAAP (as applicable).

To be part of the dynamic team that supports the audit function and other functions on IFRS and other financial reporting matters. Responding to consultations, informal queries, performing pre- issuance reviews and involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting. Provide coaching to junior staff in DPP Accounting.

Assist with the development and presenting of IFRS training of KPMG audit staff and audit clients on an annual basis.

This position can be filled through a permanent internal transfer from Audit (or other function to the extent that the applicant has the required skills), a long-term secondment from audit or another function (ie 18 - 24 months - out of the box experience) or an external appointment.

Key responsibilities:

- Maintain detailed knowledge of IFRS .

- Maintain working knowledge of IFRS for SME and US GAAP

- Researching and answering accounting queries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance IFRS, IFRS for SME and US GAAP

- Active involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including supporting senior staff members by taking the lead on project management and implementation.

- Performing pre-issuance review of financial statements for listed companies' and other clients.

- Staying up to date with developments in IFRS through internal research and involvement on local, regional and/or global topic teams

- Assisting with writing technical guidance documents and other articles for KPMG partners and staff on accounting application issues, including contentious or complex issues

- Assisting with writing technical accounting opinions for clients, including performing all related research required.

- Active involvement in client meetings (even where not required for a specific query) at appropriate levels within the client and ensure that the appropriate DPP partner / Associate Director / Senior Manager is involved where necessary / relevant.

- Responsible for coaching and providing input to audit staff and more junior DPP staff during the consultation process.

- Involved in preparing content for technical meeting topics, technical updates, and client training.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

- Attention to detail

- Good business writing skills

- Ability and keen interest to do research, work independently and part of a team, whilst producing and delivering good quality results

- Working knowledge of IFRS and related financial reporting requirements

- Strong problem solving and analytical skills

- Proactive and being a "self-starter"

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

- Good organizational, time and project management skills

- Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines

- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

- Able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within KPMG and external to KPMG

- Ability to build and sustain relationships with people at all levels

- Professional work ethic

- Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

- Qualified CA (SA)

- Good working knowledge of IFRS

- Post-article experience: at least two (2) years.