Audit Senior Associate -Department of Professional Practice (DPP) at KPMG

The Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is required to undertake consultation, pre-issuance review and other activities in accordance with the KPMG DPP manual. The main objectives of DPP include:

• Supporting teams in performing quality engagements.
• Contributing to quality financial reporting by KPMG clients
• Driving consistent application of standards across the KPMG network
• Protecting KPMG’s reputation by providing support that mitigates risks related to technical issues facing member firms and KPMG clients
• Participating in regional and global networks
• Contributing to standard setting and professional development; and
• Adding value by developing and maintaining leading edge technical knowledge and transforming that knowledge into value for our clients and other stakeholders.

Role and Responsibilities

• Respond to consultations and informal queries related to accounting and auditing/review matters.
• Perform pre-issuance reviews of financial statements as required by KPMG DPP Manual.
• Prepare IFRS training materials for facilitation of both audit teams and client training.
• Maintain a relentless focus on quality and strive to uphold the highest professional standards and levels of objectivity, independence, ethics and integrity within our system of quality management and be as transparent as possible with colleagues and clients to help deliver exceptional services.
• Build strong working relationships and interactions with both audit teams and clients to ensure efficient information flow to DPP on the job learning and through formal training. This includes taking ownership of own professional and career development, demonstrating learning agility and challenging oneself and others to improve.
• Provide regular project status updates against key performance indicators
• Strengthen critical thinking and professional judgment skills including improving technical research skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures.

Minimum requirements (including qualifications and experience)

• 3 years’ experience in a professional accounting firm in accounting and/or auditing field.
• Certified Public Accountant or ACCA qualification (finalist)