Audit Supervisor (DPP Accounting)

Job specification

Job title/position: DPP Accounting Supervisor

Number of positions: -

One (1)

Function and Business Unit: Audit DPP National (DPP Accounting)

Office: Johannesburg

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

Supervisor in DPP Accounting, part of the dynamic team that supports the audit functions in Africa on IFRS and other financial reporting matters.

The Individual Will Be Involved In The Following

• responsible for working on mandatory and non-mandatory consultations, financial statement reviews and informal queries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SME and US GAAP (as applicable).
• Involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including developing tools, templates and guidance for the audit function related to these topics.
• Assist with the development of IFRS training content for KPMG audit staff and audit clients on an annual basis.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow knowledge of IFRS with a degree of specialisation in topics / markets.
• Researching and answering accounting inquiries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance IFRS
• Active involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including supporting managers and senior staff members with project implementation, and in some cases leading these projects. This includes projects related to certain operational and technical aspects of supporting the audit function, including but not limited to development of tools, templates and other supporting items.
• Assisting managers and senior managers with performing pre-issuance review of financial statements for listed companies’ and other clients.
• Staying up to date with developments in IFRS through internal research and active involvement on local, regional and/or global topic teams
• Assisting with writing technical guidance documents and other articles for KPMG partners and staff on accounting application issues.
• Involvement in client meetings (even where not required for a specific query) with managers and senior staff within DPP Accounting.
• Assisting managers with preparing content for technical meeting topics, technical updates, training and client training.
  
  

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

— Passion for technical accounting standards and the application thereof

— Strong client-centric skills and a passion for assisting engagement team members/clients

— Attention to detail

— Good business writing skills

— Ability and keen interest to do research, work independently and as part of a team, whilst producing and delivering good quality results

— Working knowledge of IFRS and related financial reporting requirements

— Strong problem solving and analytical skills

— Proactive and being a “self-starter”

— Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

— Good organizational, time and project management skills

— Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines

— Strong communication and interpersonal skills

— Ability to build and sustain relationships with people at all levels

— Professional work ethic

— Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

— Chartered Accountant with three (3) years audit experience in a training contract

— Good working knowledge of IFRS (supported through Engagement Reviews feedback)

This opportunity is available to existing Audit Supervisors.