Job Description

Job details

•Proposed designation
Assistant Manger•Role type
Supervisory•If supervisory:•Reporting to
Manager•Geo to be supported
Switzerland•Work timings
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM IST

Roles & responsibilities

•We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager in the Audit team. Working as an Assistant Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include:•Be a lead in an audit team to delivery quality deliverables of end to end audit engagements of international KPMG teams and clients.•Leading and managing a team of up to 6-7 people comprising of graduates and experienced professionals.•Planning an audit engagement and be able to perform pre-planning audit activities, staffing an engagement, plan and perform risk assessments work, work with clients on PBC requirements, work assignments to engagement team members, etc.•Lead junior and semi experienced audit team members and perform reviews of junior team member’s audit work while also undertaking smaller and medium-sized audit engagements independently or assist in larger assignments reporting to a Manager or Senior Manager.•Work on complex sections of the financial statements of audit engagements as per country specific statutory requirements and prepare and document accounting workpapers, controls and audit findings.•Establish strong professional relationships with clients and engagement team members through regular connects and meetings.•Provide regular updates on work pipeline, discussions with engagement teams on issues/missing information, manage & track the open issues until resolved, etc. while maintaining the data confidentiality and adherence to the risk management policy by the team members.•Coach and mentor junior team members and act as performance managers to build future leaders.

This role is for you if you have the below

Educational qualifications

•Degree in Commerce / Degree or Diploma in Finance or Accounting.•Professional Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g. ICAI or ACCA).•Additional certifications (if any)

Work experience

•3-5 years of relevant post qualification experience in a similar role, preferably with a Big 4 firm.•Work experience on PCAOB and US GAAP client•Industry Specific Experience is preferable.

Mandatory technical & functional skills

•In depth knowledge of external Audit for corporate and/or international clients.•Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.•Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments

Preferred technical & functional skills

•PCAOB and US GAAP accreditation•Proficiency/Working knowledge of Adobe Professional would be an added advantage.

Key behavioural attributes/requirements

•Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations.•Recognizing the developmental requirements of team members and set goals to achieve them.•Effective at inspiring and motivating team members in order to deliver high quality standards.

Other information

•Interview process: Two lines of interviews.•Does the job role involve travelling: No (Based on eligibility and interest, there can be an opportunity to travel to the UK)•Does the busy season apply to this role?: Yes (Busy months – Jan to March)