Audit Associate Director
KPMG South Africa
Lieu de travail
Gqeberha
Type d'emploi
à plein temps
Détails du poste
Job Title/position
Audit Associate Director
Number Of Positions
1
Function And Business Unit
Audit: PE
Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job
KPMG, Port Elizabeth office is looking to strengthen its audit resources with immediate effect in the Audit space by appointing an experienced Associate Director. The position will be based in Port Elizabeth and is available immediately.
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Director, you’ll be involved in leading the delivery of a portfolio to clients using your experience to deliver exceptional client service. Your responsibilities will include:
• Supervising, mentoring, and coaching junior staff including promoting audit quality
• Managing partner involvement on audits, providing progress reports as required
• Sign off of low risk audits as well as a reasonable assurance reports
Acting as the initial point of contact throughout the year for your clients
• Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of engagements focusing on optimising profitability
• Regularly and proactively communicating with senior clients on relevant industry matters
• Acting as a department lead on your area of sector expertise
• Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help us grow our business
• Actively driving the planning of the audit, as well as the actual fieldwork at interim and final, statutory audit and completion work
• Working on proposals and working as part of the relevant independence team
• Performance manager for other qualified accountants to help them reach their full potential
• Building the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience relevant to the industry
Skills And Attributes Required For The Role
Must possess professional qualification; Chartered Accountant (SA) or international equivalent. IRBA registration will be required.
Recent and extensive financial statement audit experience in valuation of unlisted debt and derivative financial instruments:
• Recent demonstrated practical knowledge of IFRS and technical matters relevant to your area of expertise
• Must demonstrate gravitas and impact to earn trust and respect amongst senior leadership and the team
• Established strong leadership skills and proven ability to provide clear directions and constructive feedback
• Experience adding to the audit department outside of day to day delivery
• Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities whilst maintaining a solution mind-set
• Drive and resilience to deliver in a pressured environment
Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
Chartered Accountant (SA) or international equivalent
Experience at a big 4 audit firm
5 Years post articles experience
