Job details
Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nottingham, Reading, South Coast - Southampton, Watford
Capability: Audit
Experience Level: Senior Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Central Audit
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
Summary of role purpose:
The Role
Are you a visionary leader who thrives on solving complex problems and steering digital innovation in the Audit & Assurance domain? Our Digital Audit & Analytics team is seeking a Senior Manager with a blend of accounting & data analytics expertise, with a profound understanding of the potential unlocked through advanced data techniques. This role is pivotal in enhancing the efficiency, quality, and insight of our Audit & Assurance portfolio.
This position is suited for individuals with exceptional data literacy skills and a data analytics background. As a Senior Manager, you will lead data analytics on Audit & Assurance engagements, navigating through complex finance and operational systems.
Joining KPMG's Clara Analytics and Technology team, you will lead and champion data analytics initiatives, providing strategic direction to engagement teams across industries.
Why Clara Analytics Team?
We're a team of enthusiastic, talented, and innovative professionals from diverse backgrounds in Audit & Assurance, technology, and industry. We are motivated by delivering high-quality, impactful data and technology solutions to improve the experience of the professionals and entities we serve. We invest in our people through professional training, coaching, and fostering a high support - high challenge culture, leveraging leading cloud-based technology and building relationships for Analytics, Automation, Process Mining & AI to stay ahead.
What do we do?
The Clara Analytics Team is responsible for idea generation, incubation, project management, implementation, delivery, and value realization of data analytics and technology solutions within our Audit & Assurance portfolio, shaping the future of KPMG's audit services.
What people are saying?
"Clara is where you can redefine who you are and where you want to go. Since joining five years ago, I've developed from a data analyst into a product manager, helping to digitally transform audits. Our partnership with Microsoft enables exploring advanced technology and making anything possible with each project." James M., Clara Manager
"The variety of projects has helped me find my passion and develop my skills, tailoring my work to my goals. No two engagements are the same, and I learn a lot from each experience. Clara supports my development through relevant projects and flexible study options." Sam R., Clara Apprentice
"I work in a collaborative, supportive environment where I feel valued and see clear progression opportunities. You can define your career path guided by your interests, with access to various training and certifications." Tatiana D., Clara Manager
Description of the role:
Work in teams delivering financial statement audits, technology audits, audit-related data, analytics, and tools; independent assurance over regulatory/ESG/internal controls; learning and development; quality/risk/knowledge management; and technical accounting advice (non-audited entities).
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic deployment of technology and D&A across audit engagements, aligning with firm objectives.
- Analyze outputs to derive insights and identify areas for deeper testing, elevating D&A's role.
- Review D&A outputs collaboratively to resolve discrepancies before dissemination.
- Present complex analyses to audit teams using visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Celonis).
- Lead technology initiatives on audit tenders and Ignition events.
- Compile insights and findings into reports and presentations for senior management and audit committees.
- Guide audit teams on data extraction and sharing processes.
- Ensure D&A documentation complies with requirements and is well-maintained.
- Manage budgets, monitor finances, and ensure timely delivery within scope.
- Support leadership in department initiatives.
Other responsibilities include team leadership, technical and risk management, project oversight, stakeholder engagement, and performance management. Significant time may be spent at client sites or KPMG offices.
Role dimensions:
Technical core competencies include understanding technical accounting standards, leveraging audit tools and technology, applying professional skepticism, and risk assessment.
People & Culture
Embed our high challenge, high support culture, operate with curiosity and skepticism, lead and foster a coaching environment, act professionally and ethically, be inclusive, and work collaboratively across teams.
The person:
Experience and knowledge requirements:
- Leadership in financial statement audits and D&A application (E)
- Ability to navigate complex data, with analytical curiosity (E)
- Proven problem-solving and advisory skills (E)
Behavioral Attributes and Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (E)
- Alignment with KPMG values and culture (E)
Qualifications:
- Professional accountancy qualification (D)
- SAP / Oracle certification (D)
- Azure/ AWS / Databricks certification (D)
KPMG overview:
KPMG in the UK offers Audit, Legal, Tax, and Advisory services through a global network. With over 16,000 colleagues, we aim to be recognized as a great place to work, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility. We use technology to empower our people to deliver outstanding work.
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