Audit Manager

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom KPMG-UnitedKingdom Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join our Public Sector Audit team in the UK. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading audits of large and complex entities across various sectors, including the NHS, Central Government, Local Government, Charities, Higher Education Institutions, and Social Housing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and control audit engagements to ensure delivery of high-quality audits and appropriate profitability.
  • Direct and oversee the work of junior team members, ensuring compliance with KPMG Audit Methodology requirements.
  • Project manage all aspects of audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, and reviews by more senior team members.
  • Act as the initial point of contact throughout the year for audited entities.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships to facilitate the execution of the audit.
  • Manage the finances of the engagement, including budgeting, fee negotiation, identifying and communicating overruns, raising fees, and agreeing dates for cash collection.
  • Manage Partner and/or Director involvement on the audit.
  • Identify, research, and help resolve complex audit issues.
  • Communicate with audited entities and KPMG specialists on complex, technical matters relevant to the audits.
  • Prepare engagement deliverables, such as audit committee papers, and attend audited entity board/audit committee meetings.
  • Work on audit tenders for potential new audited entities.
  • Performance manage junior team members, ensuring rich development conversations that support their growth and career progression.
Requirements
  • Significant and recent experience as an Audit Senior Manager in an external audit capacity working on large and complex audited entities.
  • Experience working with Public Sector audited entities.
  • Sound working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, ISAs, and the various SORPs adopted by Public Sector Entities.
  • Sound working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing.
  • Experience of presenting at audited entity board/audit committee meetings.
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering a portfolio of high-quality, complex audits, including budgeting and monitoring the financial performance.
  • Experience of using proprietary software to manage the audit workflow and document audit evidence.
  • Experience of performance managing teams, coaching, and mentoring junior staff.
  • IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Behavioural Attributes and Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
  • Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
  • Effective problem solver: makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on technical expertise to provide high-quality solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to analyse and interpret complex technical information.
KPMG Overview

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax, and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity, insight, and experience to solve our clients' and communities' biggest problems. We've been doing this for more than 150 years.

We aim to be universally recognised as a place for great people to do their best work. A firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture, using technology to empower and equip our people to deliver outstanding work with real flexibility - through inspiring workspaces, innovative ways to collaborate, and hybrid ways of working.


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