Senior Manager (Audit)

Acca Careers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit & assurance firm in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Manager to join their Second Line of Defense team. The successful candidate will conduct reviews of audit engagement files and provide support to audit teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal applicants should be Chartered Accountants with a minimum of four years in audit reviews, capable of training others and communicating effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of audit engagement review experience.
• Experience in coaching or audit technical support.
• Proven track record in achieving audit quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files.
• Liaise with Risk Management and report findings.
• Guide audit teams on standards and policies.
• Assist in training on identified trends.
• Stay updated on local and international standards.

Skills

Keen interest in audit & assurance matters

Adaptability and responsiveness to change

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Position titleSenior ManagerReports toDPP 2LoD PartnerOfficeNational, JohannesburgDepartment / divisionDPP Audit & Assurance

The successful candidate will 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 The role involves being an integral part of the Second line of defense team, performing reviews of audit engagement files during and immediately prior to audit opinion sign-off.

The goal is to identify deficiencies in audit quality and non-compliance with standards and policies, and to assist in implementing audit quality initiatives within the firm.

The candidate will also play a role in determining remedial actions and providing audit quality support, including coaching and training to audit teams.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programs.
• Liaise with DPP, Risk Management, and QPLP to identify focus risk areas beyond the global program.
• Discuss and report findings from reviews to engagement teams, including Partners and EQCRs, ensuring significant findings are resolved before signing off the audit opinion.
• Guide engagement audit teams on standards and policies, including KPMG Audit Execution Guide, ISA, PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, and local standards.
• Assist in training engagement teams on trends identified during reviews, focusing on standards and policies.
• Stay updated on local and international standards through training and research.
• Report review results to key stakeholders such as the Head of Audit, Head of Risk, and AAQC.

Person specification Qualifications And Experience

• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with experience in QP reviews, coaching, or audit technical support.
• Minimum of four years of audit engagement review experience (manager, senior manager, or associate director).
• Proven track record in achieving audit quality, e.g., satisfactory ratings in reviews.

Skills And Attributes

• Keen interest in audit & assurance matters.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to change.
• Drive to enhance audit quality.
• Strong knowledge of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS, and JSE rules.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including coaching and training.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.