Audit Manager

Roles and responsibilities

Minimum Qualification:

• Degree with accounting major
• Qualification –CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is a must
• Practical knowledge of IFRS and ISA

Experience Expected:

• Professional accounting qualification, such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent
• At least 6-7 years of professional experience in external audit
• Experience in Auditing Telcommunication clients
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience in managing teams
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
• Experience with the risk-based audit approach
• Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS and ISA
• Coaching, mentoring, and counseling experience
• Fluent English communication skills and effective presentation skills

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and directing work at client's premises and liaising with clients at the highest level.
• Ensuring the firm is compliant with risk management procedures.
• Analyze problems, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate, and integrate information.
• Providing strong leadership and direction to designated team.
• Experience in managing a group of people and directing their behavior toward the firm’s values and beliefs.
• Experience in presenting technical courses on auditing standards, as well as International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and research findings regarding accounting literature, trends, and technical issues relevant to the client's industry
• Oversee engagement management, including managing the budget, resourcing strategy, billing and collections, and progress against the plan, timeline, and milestones
• You'll actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality
• Set the culture for the engagement team and mentor members in their career development
• Build and manage client relationships and accounts, including driving the client experience on engagements
• Understand and utilize KPMG's Audit Methodology and the Risk Management policies and procedures
• Mentoring and coaching of middle management team and Providing feedback to employees on their performance against the objectives you set for them.

Desired candidate profile

• Audit Expertise: In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, principles, and practices, including risk assessment and control evaluation.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., SOX, GAAP, IFRS) to ensure compliance and adherence to best practices.

• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and develop a team of auditors, fostering a collaborative environment and providing guidance and support.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess complex data, identify trends, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings, prepare audit reports, and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying and evaluating risks to the organization and developing strategies to mitigate them.

• Project Management: Skills in planning and managing audit projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budget constraints.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing documents and audit procedures to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.

• Problem-Solving: Strong skills in identifying issues and developing actionable recommendations to improve processes and controls.

• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in auditing to enhance the effectiveness of the audit function.