Audit, Department of Professional Practice - Assistant Manager / Junior 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 273,000 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.
Job Description
We are looking for passionate, self-motivated individuals to join our team and support DPP in areas such as:
- Developing, updating and automating intellectual resources such as DPP flashes, templates, technical update slides, reminders, etc on audit and accounting related matters to promote audit consistency and audit quality
- Contributing to supporting the audit engagement teams in carrying out quality audit by assisting to manage the DPP helpline and reviews processes
- Evaluating software audit tools and routines developed by DPP for compliance with auditing standards
- Supporting maintenance of Alex and assist on projects directed towards enhancing search function on Alex and making it user friendly
- Supporting initiatives to further enhance existing processes by effectively using technology such as:
- Automation of Weekly Bulletins issued by DPP
- Announcements to audit function on key accounting and auditing matters using mobile apps
- Developing macro enabled audit/accounting related templates and checklists as part of Audit Quality Initiative
- Design of new pages/links on the firm’s intranet to facilitate communication on audit/accounting matters with the audit function
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Criteria:
- Personal effectiveness – Strong organisational skills, ability to successfully manage projects, work effectively within teams and independently and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Technology savvy – Keen to explore available technology to simplify complex matters and introduce efficiency in existing processes
- Strong communication skills – Ability to explain complex ideas simply, convey key messages convincingly, professional writing, proficiency in MS PowerPoint
- Proven technical competence – Ability to handle technical audit and accounting matters
- Diligent in following established processes to ensure compliance with SOQM
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At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.