Job Description
Roles & responsibilities
KPMG US Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is responsible for implementing PCAOB, AICPA and other standards setter's methodology into KPMG's audit methodology. US DPP Audit professionals work with leading KPMG-US DPP technical experts in a challenging environment where they are exposed to diverse projects which afford the opportunity to expand their technical skills related to PCAOB and AICPA standards, to improve their project management skills and, to develop their professional relationships across the KPMG network.
Responsibilities
- Working with U.S. subject matter experts and stakeholders from the business, drafting/updating of new audit technical guidance
- Staying on top of and following current developments at the PCAOB and AICPA
- Assisting in the development of U.S. and International audit policies, methodology, thought leadership tools, maintenance of current audit content and guidance, including by recommending changes necessary throughout the internal maintenance process
- Developing standardized audit procedures, developing templates and examples to support consistent execution of quality audits
- Contributing along with other team members/senior managers/ US national office team in preparing guidance and examples
Ongoing maintenance/improvement of information structure on internal website on technical guidance, ongoing compliance with the system of quality control objectives and requirements
Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
This role is for you if you have the below
Educational Qualifications
- CA/CPA/ ACCA (shall hold membership)
Work Experience
- Recent and extensive experience in applying/implementing IFRS accounting standards and US GAAP are required 6 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in Big 4 national office or similar function (e.g. Capital Markets Group or serving large/complex clients)
Experience in conducting external audits in accordance with ISAs/ US GAAS standards would be beneficial
Mandatory Technical & Functional Skills
- IT savvy, including extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Should be proficient in MS Power Point to create effective presentations. Additional exposure to/knowledge of other IT applications (e.g. MS Teams, SharePoint) would be beneficial
- Excellent project management skills, particularly managing stakeholders expectations and proactively communicating issues, solutions and progress
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective upward management and cross team communication
Key Behavioural Attributes/requirements
- Well-developed supervisory skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals internally and with US stakeholders at different seniority levels
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
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