Kpe Audit Manager

Job description
KPE Audit Manager
Locations: Audit London hub - London CSQ
The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting investment and economic growth across London.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
Why join KPMG in KPE Audit
KPE Audit is responsible for the high-quality delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Working with privately owned entities and working across a range of businesses from fast growth to large international established groups, as well as across different industries
What will you be doing?

• As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading teams and supervising the work of junior staff
• You will have your own portfolio of audited entities, with responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team and monitoring budgets.
• You are also likely to have a departmental role, facilitating the internal operations of running the business, for example, roles relating to finance, technology, quality, people etc.
• You will manage and nurture stakeholder relationships at audited entities throughout the engagement, working with senior level staff
• You will be managing the finances of the engagement, including budgeting, fee negotiation, identifying and communicating overruns, raising fees and agreeing dates for cash collection

What will you need to do it?

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Exposure to working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering a portfolio of high-quality audits.
• Experience of using proprietary software to manage the audit workflow and document audit evidence
• Experience of performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Additional skills we'd love to see

• Sound working knowledge of US GAAS / PCOAB standards
• Audit experience within a 'Big 4' consultancy, mid-tier firm, or government / public sector audit experience

Where will you be working?
Audit at KPMG is wide ranging, and we cover the entire UK. Our London region has a core hub in:

• London CSQ

With 20 sites across the UK, you will be working from a KPMG office, client site and some flexible working, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
Find out more:
Within Audit we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

• Audit at KPMG : www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/audit/
• About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
• KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
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