Audit Senior Manager

Kpmg South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager to play an integral role in the Second Line of Defense team in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of audit engagement review experience and a chartered accountant qualification. Responsibilities include performing reviews, providing guidance, and enhancing audit quality across engagement files. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of audit engagement review experience post-articles.
• Proven track record in achieving audit quality.
• Experience in performing QP reviews or audit technical support.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files.
• Discuss findings from reviews with engagement teams.
• Liaise with DPP and Risk Management for risk identification.

Skills

Strong interest in audit related matters

Good working knowledge of ISA

Strong problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong communication and coaching skills

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

DPP 2LoD Senior Manager Office : Johannesburg or Cape Town We are looking for a candidate who has at least four years of 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 Position

To form an integral part of 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, KPMG Policies, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), PCAOB standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as applicable.

To assist and play an important role in implementing audit quality initiatives in the firm.

To assist with determining remedial actions to be implemented 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.

Key Responsibilities

Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programmes.

Liaise with DPP, Risk Management and Quality Performance Liaison Partner (QPLP) to identify risk areas for focus.

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.

Provide guidance and coaching on the KPMG Audit Execution Guide, KPMG policies, ISA, PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS and JSE reporting guide.

Prepare and present training to engagement audit teams on trends identified during the 2LoD reviews.

Stay up to date with developments in local standards, ISA and PCAOB standards through training and internal research.

Assist in reporting 2LoD review results to key stakeholders within the firm, specifically to the Head of Audit, Head of Risk and the Audit and Assurance Quality Council (AAQC).

Skills and Attributes Required for the Role

Strong interest in researching and dealing with audit & assurance related matters.

Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly.

Drive to enhance audit quality.

Good working knowledge of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS and JSE listing rules.

Good understanding of IFRS.

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Proactive, self‑starter attitude.

Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including coaching and training skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Role (qualifications and experience)

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent qualification) with experience in performing QP reviews, coaching or audit technical support.

Minimum of five years of audit engagement review experience post‑articles (manager and / or senior manager level).

History and proven track record in achieving audit quality (e.g., satisfactory ratings for recent QP and / or regulatory reviews).

Position Details

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries : Business Consulting and Services #J-