Audit Senior Manager

ACCA Careers; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable auditing organization is seeking a qualified auditor to join their Second Line of Defense team. The candidate will perform audit review functions and ensure compliance with auditing standards. A minimum of five years of audit experience and a Chartered Accountant qualification are required. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining audit quality are essential. This position is based in Brakpan, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of audit engagement review experience.
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification required.
• Proven track record in achieving audit quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files.
• Discuss findings from the 2LoD reviews with teams.
• Assist audit teams with KPMG Audit Execution Guide.

Skills

Audit quality enhancement

Understanding of ISA and IFRS

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Job description

We are looking for a candidate who has at least four 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.

The purpose of the position is to form an integral part in the Second line of defense team and perform reviews of audit engagement files in the firm to identify deficiencies in audit quality and non-compliance with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide, KPMG Policies, International Standards on Auditing, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards, and International Financial Reporting Standards, as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programmes.
• Participate in the team that liaises with DPP, Risk management, and Quality Performance Liaison Partner to identify risk areas to focus the 2LoD.
• Discuss 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 with guidance and coaching in relation to the KPMG Audit Execution Guide, KPMG policies, International Standards of Auditing, PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, and locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of training to engagement audit teams on trends identified during the 2LoD reviews.
• Stay up to date with developments in local standards, ISA's, and PCAOB standards.
• Stay up to date with developments in IFRS through attendance and completion of firm training.
• Assist in reporting 2LoD review results to key stakeholders within the firm.

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• Keen interest in researching and dealing with audit & assurance related matters.
• Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly.
• Interest and drive to enhance audit quality.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, and JSE listing rules and requirements.
• Good working knowledge of accounting reporting standards, specifically IFRS.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive and being a self-starter.
• Works well under pressure.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ambition to contribute to building a successful department.
• Ability to think strategically and apply commercial acumen to the direction and development of the department.

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent qualification) with experience in performing QP reviews or coaching or audit technical support.
• Minimum of five (5) years of audit engagement review experience post articles.
• History and proven track record in achieving audit quality.