Experienced Manager - Audit and Assurance Reporting

ACCA Careers; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the audit sector seeks a Technical Assurance and Audit Reporting Specialist to provide support and training across the Africa region. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in auditing standards. Responsibilities include addressing reporting queries, reviewing audit reports, and conducting training sessions. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a successful department in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA required for the role.
• Proficient in local and international auditing standards.
• Strong writing and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and audit reporting services.
• Assist with training on auditing standards for KPMG partners and staff.
• Review compliance and effectiveness of training programs.

Skills

Good writing skills

Researching and addressing reporting-related issues

Knowledge of ISA, ISAE, ISRE, ISRM, SAAPS, JSE guide

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Organizational and time management skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified CA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Purpose of the position

To primarily provide technical assurance and audit reporting services, assistance, and training to KPMG partners and staff (audit, tax, and advisory) across the Africa region, supporting the rest of the audit and assurance team.

Qualifications And Experience

• Researching and answering assurance, audit, and review reporting queries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance with International Standards of Auditing (ISA's), ISAE, ISRE, the International Standards Reporting Manual (ISRM), locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards (SAAPS), and JSE reporting guide.
• Reviewing reports submitted to DPP by engagement teams and liaising with the teams on these reports.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of accounting updates and training on ISA's, ISRM, and SAAPS for KPMG partners, staff, and clients across the African region.
• Staying up to date with developments in local standards and ISA's through internal research and involvement in local topic teams.
• Assisting with monthly compliance reviews to ensure training effectiveness.

Person specification

Qualified CA

Skills and attributes

• Good writing skills
• Keen interest in researching and addressing reporting-related issues
• Good working knowledge of ISA, ISAE, ISRE, ISRM, SAAPS, and JSE guide
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ambition to contribute to building a successful and profitable department
• Proactive and works well under pressure
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (including writing)
• Effective in dealing with individuals at all levels within and outside KPMG
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint