Audit Assistant Manager - Gibraltar

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

1 Undertaking audit assignments on behalf of KPMG Audit Limited. This will involve responsibility for all aspects of the audit process from initiating planning meetings both internally and externally, undertaking audit planning and completion of all necessary KAM documentation, on-site supervision of the audit teams, being a key day-to-day contact with the client, undertaking and leading the on-site audit fieldwork, preparing management letters, highlights memoranda, group reporting, financial statements and all mandatory KAM completion documentation for manager and partner review
2 Proactively driving the audit process from start to finish, ensuring that the client deadline is met through an efficient and effective audit, delivering a high quality of service
3 Supervising and providing coaching in the audit of financial statements and accounting to students, including reviewing the audit work of the junior team members
4 Liaising with audit managers and directors, highlighting audit issues and risks and assisting in resolving audit queries
5 Assisting in the delivery of other accounting/advisory services to client companies as required
6 Building meaningful working relationships with clients, using this network of contacts to identify selling opportunities

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

·  Fully ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

·  Relevant experience of duties in a similar role / reporting to senior management.

·  Relevant experience as an Audit Senior within a Big 4 firm

·  Thorough understanding of the audit process, statutory financial statements and required disclosures

·  Experience of leading an audit team

·  Leadership skills; the ability to manage and develop a high performing team and carry out effective performance reviews

·  Excellent organisational, planning, administrative and time management skills.

·  Ability to work with minimal supervision.

·  Flexible and adaptable - able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

·  Excellent attention to accuracy and detail.

·  Report writing skills.

·  Presentation skills

·  Strong communication skills - both written and oral. Recognising and motivating you

If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn't rewarding enough, we'll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.
Intelligent working

While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.
We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.
Returning to work after a break

At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which could assist us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.
Applying with a disability

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.