Posted 8 months ago

Audit Assistant Manager - Financial Services

AucklandOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Audit Assistant Manager in Financial Services. Manages audit assignments, mentors junior staff, and collaborates with partners to deliver statutory audits and related services for NZ FS clients.

About this role

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The Audit division of KPMG is a significant supplier of audit services to clients and audits many of New Zealand’s top companies, financial institutions and leading privately held entities. Our auditors combine extensive knowledge of a wide variety of businesses and sectors and a fresh approach to their work which includes an enhanced audit methodology that complies with International Auditing Standards.

The opportunity:

Our Financial Services audit team work with some of the largest financial services providers in New Zealand including Banks, Insurance Companies, and Funds/KiwiSaver providers. They provide perspective on whether our clients' accounts are true and fair, providing comfort to all the New Zealanders who rely on them as stewards of their personal wealth.

Working in Audit allows you to get straight to the heart of business issues, plus you get the chance to offer proactive advice tailored to each individual business and build strong client relationships along the way.

Day to day you will:

Depending upon the client, this role may have complete management responsibility reporting directly to the partner, or you will assist more senior managers in the performance of audit assignments as an in-charge. The work may involve complex technical issues e.g., statutory audits, internal audits, investigation and acquisition reports of an audit nature, limited reviews, proposals and special reports, and other accounting services.

Assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for Manager/Partner review

Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified

Management of client deliverables, including attendance at meetings

Undertake strategic analysis

Identify business and audit risks

Assess effectiveness of client processes and controls

Perform higher risk and non-routine audit functions

Day to day management of junior team members

Ensure effective use and application of KPMG Audit Manual/Methodology, auditing standards, and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

What you'll bring to our team:

Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) or relevant overseas professional body

Experience with US – SOX accreditation or ICFR audits would be advantageous

3+ years of relevant practical audit experience in an Audit Firm

The ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients

Technically proficient across audit and audit related services

Experience in the supervision of more junior staff is ideal

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential

Skills

Audit DocumentationAudit MethodologiesAudit PlanningClient ManagementFinancial Services AuditFinancial Statement AnalysisGAAPGAASIFRSIFRS 15/IAS 38/IFRS 9Internal ControlsKPMG Audit ManualNon-routine Audit ProceduresNZ Accounting StandardsProject ManagementRisk AssessmentStatutory AuditsTeam LeadershipUS SOX/ICFR

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