Experienced Manager - Audit and Assurance Reporting

KPMG-SouthAfrica; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant for a role focused on technical assurance and audit reporting. The ideal candidate will provide training and support to staff across the Africa region, ensuring compliance with international standards. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) required.
• Strong understanding of international auditing standards.
• Proactive and able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and audit reporting services.
• Respond to audit and assurance queries.
• Deliver training on auditing standards.

Skills

Good writing skills

Researching and dealing with reporting related issues

ISA, ISAE, ISRE, ISRM and SAAPS knowledge

Problem solving skills

Organisational and time management skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Qualified CA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

1. 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) through the Africa region and to provide support to the rest of the audit and assurance team.

2. Key roles and responsibilities

• 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) and 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's for KPMG partners, staff and KPMG clients through the African region.
• Staying up to date with developments in both local standards and ISA's through internal research and involvement on local topic teams.
• Assisting with the monthly compliance reviews to ensure that the trainings achieved the intended results.

3. Person specification

Qualifications and experience

Qualified CA

Skills and attributes

• Good writing skills
• Keen interest in researching and dealing with reporting related issues
• Good working knowledge and understanding of ISA, ISAE, ISRE, ISRM and SAAPS's and JSE guide.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ambition to contribute to building a successful and profitable department
• Proactive
• 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 (including writing)
• Able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within KPMG and external to KPMG
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)