Job details
Proposed designation
Assistant Manager
Role type
- Supervisory –Leading and managing a team of up to 6-7 people comprising of graduates and experienced professionals.
- Reporting to
- Manager and above
- Geo to be supported
Switzerland
Work timings
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM IST
Roles and Responsibilities
- Shape and redefine audit processes with various stakeholders by leveraging the latest audit and process automation technologies.
- Play an essential role in projects aligned with your strengths and interests, such as:
- Core Task: Prepare the Audit Blueprint (KCw illustrative files) for Switzerland
- Independently assess the impact of methodology and tool changes
- Prepare and lead discussions with Swiss DPP for blueprint reviews
- Ensure consistency across all blueprints (FS, Enhanced, Standard, Insurance)
- Support our review team in programs like First Year Success and 2LoD
- Provide project support as needed: technology rollouts, AI initiatives, templating, training preparation
- Manage the KCw hotline for KRC offshore resources
- Contribute to ESG and other assurance deployments
- Deliver training and communication during official Audit education sessions (e.g., annual Audit Conference)
- Act as an Engagement Team Coach and promote centralized approaches (D&A, Shared Service Centre, offshoring)
- Support WFM audit teams during busy season to maintain practical audit experience
- This role is for you if you have the below
Educational qualifications
Degree in Commerce / Degree or Diploma in Finance or Accounting.
Professional Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g.CA/ACCA/US CPA).
Additional certifications (if any)
- Preferably Audit Corporates background.
- Work experience
- Relevant post qualification experience in a similar role, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
- Industry Specific Experience is preferable.
- Mandatory technical and functional skills
- Strong knowledge of KPMG Audit Methodology (KAEG) and KCw (Standard & Enhanced workflow)
- Willingness to learn Swiss-specific audit requirements
- Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
- Previous coaching or training experience is a plus
Preferred technical and functional skills
- Proficiency/Working knowledge of Adobe Professional would be an added advantage.
- Proven project management and leadership skills, including leading offshore teams and mentoring.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.
Key behavioural attributes/requirements
- Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality, and
- ethical standards and values.
- Dedicated team player, who is committed to quality and able to work independently but stay connected and align with the onshore team
- Recognizing the developmental requirements of team members and set goals to achieve them
- Other information
- Interview process: 3 rounds of interview process
- Does the job role involve travelling: No
- Does the busy season apply to this role?: Yes (January- March)
Job description provided by KPMG Global Services.
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