KPMG - Assistant Manager - Audit

We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager in the Audit team. Working as an Assistant Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include:

- Lead a team of graduates and qualified Executives and Seniors working on onshore audits for the Channel Islands.

- Auditing financial statements of international clients and performing an in-charging role - Client Service

- Act as main point of contact for onshore departments. Build strong relationships with onshore department champions/other key contacts in the UK.

- Work with the manager to develop the business and grow the team

Make regular contact with UK to : 

- Ensure staff are booked to audits and utilized effectively and

- Take feedback on quality of work delivered

- Track key metrics related to type of work performed, quality of deliverables and feedback from onshore

- Develop and deliver training sessions based on the themes identified from onshore feedback and quality reviews

- Work with L&D team to identify training needs and provide relevant trainings to the team.

- Work with Recruitment team to support hiring needs

- Act as the Performance Manager and lead the career development of staff members

- Coach Executives and Seniors on performing reviews and developing their staff

- Motivate and develop Executives and Seniors to be effective team leaders

Essential skills required : 

Education / professional qualifications : 

Professional Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g. ICAI or ACCA)

Prior Experience: 

3+ years of experience with a Big 4 in a client facing environment working with corporate and/or international clients

Technical skills:

- In depth knowledge of Audit for corporate and/or international clients

- Prior exposure to IFRS

- Understanding of international GAAP and banking or fund management sector will be an added advantage

- Proficiency in MS office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

Behavioral / team skills: 

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Experience in managing and leading teams

- Strong analytical bent of mind and structured problem solving approach

- Adaptability to operate in dynamic environment often accompanied by shifting priorities and stringent deadlines