Corporate Services Transformation Manager – KPMG – Consulting

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The KPMG Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business.  Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies.  We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as an Corporate Services Transformation Manager?

KPMG is acknowledged as a leading advisor and professional services provider and our FT Team is an integral part of KPMG’s Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH) Consulting practice.  Joining our industry leading practice will expose you to work on a range of high profile assignments helping clients address their most challenging issues and achieve their biggest opportunities. You will benefit from working with and alongside specialists from a number of disciplines and experts from our Global Centres of Excellence. 

You will be jo

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At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it. 

 
We are looking for a Manager to join our Global Mobility Services (GMS) tax team in our North region. The role will be based in Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle. 

KPMG's Global Mobility Service (GMS) practice is a diverse and fast-growing area of our Tax business. We serve some of the biggest names, with high-profile engagements touching every corner of world. Our GMS engagement teams are “360 degree service oriented”, with tax technical, client development and client-facing responsibilities as part of each successful candidates remit. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a confident, outward-facing skillset, and who is willing to invest time and energy in the marketplace. 

Our Global Mobility Services practice makes managing a global workforce easier, safer and more efficient. It’s an exciting time to join our diverse and experienced team of over 4,000 professionals in more than 140 countries. You’ll advise on complex people challenges, including future of work trends such as cross-border working, remote working and virtual assignments. Working alongside multi-disciplinary experts, such as tax, technology, immigration and mobility administration services and using some of the best technology solutions in the market, you’ll have the support and tools to create opportunities for our clients – and for your career.   

This team’s client base has grown dramatically over the last few years and continued success in the market place and recent new wins means significant growth will continue. The candidate will be ready for assumption of managerial responsibilities and close, regular contact with our dynamic partner and director group. 

 
Role and Responsibilities: 

• Helping to advise clients on GMS issues, helping ensure they function smoothly and effectively. 

Who are we looking for?
You are already experienced in the field of UK corporate tax compliance and have a passion for compliance and the varied aspects of your role that this brings. You may have reached this stage in your career by various means. At KPMG, we welcome applications from those qualified by experience, as well as ATT / CTA / ACA or equivalent qualifications.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Senior Manager to join our FS Insurance Audit team.

In the role, you will be responsible for managing and delivering our largest and most complex audit engagements to a high standard of quality, from planning through to completion. 

You will have your own portfolio of large and/or complex audited entities, with responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team (including specialists), monitoring budgets, and supervising the KPMG audit process. You will manage and nurture stakeholder relationships at audited entities throughout the engagement, working with senior level staff.

You are also likely to have a departmental role, facilitating the internal operations of running the business, for example, roles relating to finance, technology, quality, people etc.. 

As an Audit Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading teams and supervising the work of junior staff, providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements. You will also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employees.

Please note: This role is offered on a 24 month Fixed Term basis.

KPMG is one of the leading audit practices in the UK whose success and reputation depends upon the quality and integrity of our services – and our people. If you join our audit team, you could benefit from increased amounts of training and education to keep you up to speed with current changes in audit regulation and accounting and auditing standards.

The Role

As an Assistant, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering audit engagements, from planning through to completion on a broad spectrum of B2B, B2C and G&I As engagements. The role will include executive level engagement interaction and exposure to multiple engagements on an annual basis. 

•    Planning and execution of audit fieldwork and statutory reporting across a portfolio of engagement
•    Assisting in the project management of all aspects of audit including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings and supervision, and delivery of audit work
•    Budgeting and monitoring time spent on projects, focusing on optimising profitability
•    Identifying, researching and helping to resolve audit issues
•    Building relationships with the engagement staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm
•    Reporting to audit incharges, managers and partners on all salient points arising from audits
•    Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential
•    Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help us grow our business
•    Working on audit tenders and working as part of the relevant independence team on these tenders. Tasks may include reviewing global engagement records in Sentinel, analysing and categorising the records, contacting partners globally for engagement information, preparing data and drafting independence reports, and liaising with UK Ethics and Independence team
•    You may also have the opportunity to work on specific audit related projects across the audit function.

Leadership & Management:

Well-developed leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally at different seniority levels

Stakeholder Interaction & Challenges:

Well-developed understanding of the wider commercial background KPMG operates in demonstrating awareness of the issues facing our clients on a day to day basis

Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance:

As part of the audit team you will contribute to the success of the audit practice in Gibraltar.  As you develop you will take on enhanced responsibilities.  Key attributes are integrity and a proactive approach to work, researching and asking for guidance appropriately.

The Person

Experience:

Essential

•    Recent and extensive external audit experience within a ‘Big 4’ or mid-tier firm is required

Expertise / Technical Role Requirements

As a general rule, you’ll be expected to meet the following requirements (*or equivalents)

•    Minimum Grade 6 GCSE* Maths
•    Minimum Grade 6 GCSE* English Language
•    Minimum of 120 UCAS points* under the 2017 tariff point system at A Level 
•    Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline

Please note, we only consider a candidate's 'top' 3 A-Level grades and do not accept General Studies.

At KPMG, we look at more than just your academic results. We will review your application, together with your performance in our as