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We are looking for a candidate who has at least four years practical audit review experience and who is passionate about audit quality to 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.
Job Responsibility:
Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programmes
Being part of the team that liaises with DPP, Risk management and Quality Performance Liaison Partner (QPLP) to identify the risk areas to focus the 2LoD in addition to items on the global programme
Discuss and report findings from the 2LoD reviews to engagement teams, including Partners and EQCRs, and assess whether significant findings have been adequately resolved before the audit opinion is signed
Assist engagement audit teams, as part of the 2LoD review process, with guidance and coaching in relation with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (KAEG) (KPMG audit methodology), KPMG policies, International Standards of Auditing (ISA's), PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, the International Standards Reporting Manual (ISRM) and locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards (SAAPS) and JSE reporting guide
Assisting with the preparation and presentation of training to engagement audit teams on trends identified during the 2LoD reviews, relating to KAEG, KPMG policies, Clara (audit software tool), ISA's, ISRM and SAAPS
Stay up to date with developments in local standards, ISA's and PCAOB standards through timely attendance and completion of training, involvement in internal research and involvement on local topic teams
Stay up to date with developments in IFRS through attendance and completion of firm training
Assist in reporting 2LoD review results to key stakeholders within the firm, specifically to the Head of Audit, Head of Risk and the Audit and Assurance Quality Council (AAQC)
Requirements:
Chartered Accountant (or equivalent qualification) with experience in performing QP reviews or coaching or audit technical support or similar experience
Minimum of five (5) years of audit engagement review experience post articles (i.e. cumulative experience in the roles of manager and/or senior manager)
History and proven track record in achieving audit quality (e.g. satisfactory ratings for recent QP and/or regulatory reviews)
Keen interest in researching and dealing with audit & assurance related matters
Good working knowledge and understanding of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS's and JSE listing rules and requirements
Good working knowledge of accounting reporting standards, specifically IFRS
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Good organisational and time management skills
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (including writing), including coaching and training skills
Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Nice to have:
Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly
Interest and drive to enhance audit quality
Proactive and being a "self-starter"
Works well under pressure
Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
Able to deal effectively with challenges from individuals at all levels within KPMG
Ambition to contribute to building a successful department
Ability to think strategically and apply commercial acumen to the direction and development of the department
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