Audit Manager (Dpp Second Line Of Defense)

Acca Careers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm is seeking a highly skilled DPP 2LoD Manager to enhance audit quality by performing reviews on engagement files. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be a Chartered Accountant with relevant experience. This role involves working closely with engagement teams to ensure compliance with auditing standards and improve processes across the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of audit engagement review experience post articles.
• Experience in performing QP reviews or coaching or audit technical support.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files.
• Assist audit teams with guidance and coaching on KPMG Audit Execution Guide.
• Stay updated on local standards and training.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Coaching skills

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Clara

Job description

Job Title / positionDPP 2LoD ManagerNumber Of PositionsOne Function and Business Unit : Audit - DPP National : Audit & AssuranceOffice : JohannesburgDescriptionDescription of the role and purpose of the job : We are looking for a candidate who has at least two years practical audit review experience and who is passionate about audit quality to work within a dedicated team of Second Line of Defense (2LoD) reviewers to help engagement teams meet KPMG South Africa's audit quality requirements and initiatives.Purpose Of The PositionTo form an integral part in the Second line of defense team and perform reviews of audit engagement files in the firm (during the audit process and immediately prior to audit opinion sign off) to identify deficiencies in audit quality and non-compliance with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (methodology), KPMG Policies, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable.To assist and play an important role in implementation of audit quality initiatives in the firm.To assist with implementation of remedial actions by audit teams to enhance audit quality across all audit engagement files and provide audit quality support, including coaching and training, to audit teams within the firm.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 ResponsibilitiesPerform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programmes.Being part of the team that liaises with DPP, Risk management and Quality Performance Liaison Partner (QPLP) to identify the risk areas to focus the 2LoD in addition to items on the global programmeDiscuss and report findings from the 2LoD reviews to engagement teams, including Partners and EQCRs, and assess whether significant findings have been adequately resolved before the audit opinion is signed.Assist engagement audit teams, as part of the 2LoD review process, with guidance and coaching in relation with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (KAEG) (KPMG audit methodology), KPMG policies, International Standards of Auditing (ISA's), PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, the International Standards Reporting Manual (ISRM) and locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards (SAAPS) and JSE reporting guide.Assisting with the preparation of training to engagement audit teams on trends identified during the 2LoD reviews, relating to KAEG, KPMG policies, Clara (audit software tool), ISA's, ISRM and SAAPS.Stay up to date with developments in local standards, ISA's and PCAOB standards through timely attendance and completion of training, involvement in internal research and involvement on local topic teams.Stay up to date with developments in IFRS through attendance and completion of firm training.Skills And Attributes Required For The RoleKeen interest in researching and dealing with audit & assurance related mattersAbility to respond and adapt to changes quicklyInterest and drive to enhance audit qualityGood working knowledge and understanding of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS's and JSE listing rules and requirements.Good working knowledge of accounting reporting standards, specifically IFRSStrong problem solving and analytical skillsProactive and being a "self-starter"Works well under pressureGood organisational and time management skillsAble to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlinesStrong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (including writing), including coaching and training skillsAble to deal effectively with challenges from individuals at all levels within KPMGAble to work independently and as part of a teamGood computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience) : ¾ Chartered Accountant (or equivalent qualification) with experience in performing QP reviews or coaching or audit technical support or similar experience.¾ Minimum of two years of audit engagement review experience post articles (i.e.

cumulative experience in the roles of audit supervisor and / or manager).