Audit, Manager to Senior Manager

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 265,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Managing audit engagements which include initial engagement planning, analysis of controls and processes, preparation and review of audit documentations and management letters and reports and monitoring of engagement progress against budget and timeline
• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationship and identifying business development opportunities
• Coaching and developing team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance

The ideal candidate should have:

• A recognized degree in Accountancy and professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• External audit experience of  7 years or more in a mid-tier or large accounting firm and experience in handling a portfolio of clients in a medium to large professional services firm
• A good understanding of pertinent business and risk management issues and familiarity with the regulatory and reporting environment.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, Japan GAAP, J-SOX and SOX-404 is greatly advantageous.
• Must be proficient in both spoken / written English and Japanese to communicate with our clients, including Japanese clients.
• Excellent communications skills, strong analytical skills and excellent business acumen

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.