Audit (Senior) Manager

As an Audit Manager, you'll be involved in all aspects of leading and delivering audit engagements, from planning through to completion on a broad spectrum of Banking clients. The role will include executive level client interaction and exposure to multiple clients on an on-going basis, as well as daily tasks such as:

• Leading a field work team including supervising, mentoring and coaching junior members of staff to help them reach their full potential;
• Managing a portfolio of audit clients by delivering high quality audit and assurance services, reporting directly to audit Partners and Directors;
• Acting as the initial point of contact throughout the year for your clients; managing timetables, anticipating costs and managing audit finances;
• Planning and execution of audit fieldwork and statutory reporting across a portfolio of clients;
• Project management of all aspects of audit including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings, and supervision and delivery of audit work;
• Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability;
• Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues;
• Preparing client deliverables, building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm;
• You may also have the opportunity to work on specific audit related projects and tenders across the audit function, outside of Banking work;
• Be part of the Banking department management group and drive firm's strategic initiatives;
• Being a performance manager to trainee accountants;
• Undertake wider office activities, as required.

• Significant financial statement audit experience, ideally within professional services;
• Extensive external audit experience with financial services clients, ideally in the Banking sector;
• Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities whilst maintaining a solution mind-set;
• Knowledge of developments within the financial sector and proven ability to proactively build strategic partnerships and influence senior leaders;
• Drive and resilience to deliver in a pressured environment;
• Commitment to building the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience relevant to the industry.