Manager - Department of Professional Practice (DPP) Audit

Overview – KPMG Middle East

KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Middle East having three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Currently, KPMG’s Middle East workforce is over 5,000. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for talent various functions and levels.

KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Middle East having three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Currently, KPMG’s Middle East workforce is over 5,000. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for talent various functions and levels. KPMG operates through an experienced leadership with dedicated regional teams, which enables our network of professional talent, our technologies and our products and solutions to quickly come together to meet clients’ needs.

Our company’s vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm, trusted by our people, our clients, and our society. We value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm, or another 'Big Four' organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one

Focus on the audit quality agenda and support audit engagement teams with the technical guidance, tools and templates needed to deliver high quality, efficient and digitally innovative solutions to clients.

Seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join the Department of Professional Practice in Audit Methodology. The successful candidate will support engagement teams across the Middle East by assisting in providing technical audit guidance, developing intellectual resources, delivering training, monitoring changes in methodology, and promoting consistent audit quality.

An excellent opportunity for a technically strong auditor who enjoys solving complex auditing issues, developing guidance, and working with engagement teams across a wide range of industries.

• Assist in responding to technical inquiries and consultations from engagement teams.
• Research and analyze complex auditing matters relevant to engagement teams in different industries.
• Develop audit technical guidance, work papers and templates to support the execution of quality audits and tailored training materials.
• Monitor new and updated standards, methodology and related external and internally developed resources.
• Support audit quality initiatives and collaborate with regional DPP teams on strategic projects.
• Perform duties as required by the System of Quality Management.
• Perform other duties within the scope as assigned by his/her line manager.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in his/her area of expertise.

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive external audit experience with a Big Four or leading international audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of ISA and IFRS.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and priorities and working independently as well as in teams.
• Strong communication, project management and presentation skills.

• Analytical and Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication with Impact
• Accountability
• Relationship Building
• Research and Development
• Coaching
• Adaptive to environment and technology

• Fluent written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of audit and assurance standards
• Project Management Skills

KPMG supports equal opportunities for all prospected candidates.

We commit to provide personal and professional development for all our employees.

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We respect each other and draw strength from our differences.

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