Assistant Manager - Gibraltar (Insurance)

Grade:

D

Job Title:

Assistant Manager

Team:

FS (Financial Services) Audit

Locations:

Gibraltar

Capability:

Audit

Service line:

Financial Services

Contract type:

Permanent

Summary of role purpose:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our FS Audit team in Gibraltar. 

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day high-quality delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion. 

Alongside audit delivery work, you will also supervise junior team members, and provide coaching and development to help them reach their full potential. This will include planning and reviewing their work to ensure the work quality is to a high standard.  

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff. 

You will work closely with the Audit Manager, Senior Manager, Director and Partner, ensuring that they are kept up to date with progress, involving them on a timely basis in all phases of the audit and when issues arise.

Description of the role:

Work in teams delivering either financial statement audit; technology audit; audit related data, analytics and tools; independent assurance over other info such as regulatory/ESG/internal controls; learning and development; quality/risk/knowledge management; and/or specialist, technical accounting advice (non-audited entities only).

Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork. 

Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential.

Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members.

Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.

Keeping Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners up to date with progress throughout the course of the assignment.

Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees.

Building relationships with the engagement and audited entity staff.

Being the day-to-day point of contact for the audited entity. 

You will hold an in-date relevant professional qualification to apply up to date knowledge and expertise whilst undertaking your day to day duties.

Other responsibilities will typically include supervising teams; coaching and development in technical, risk & compliance management, operational and quality management; project management including budgeting and planning; delivery of quality reports; and some performance management responsibilities.

Due to the nature of the position, you may be working at/visiting a client site and/or other KPMG offices.

The person:

Experience and knowledge requirements:

Significant Audit experience within a ‘Big 4’ or mid-tier firm. (E)

Sound working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing. (E)

Sound working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. (E)

Experience of using proprietary software to manage the audit work flow and document audit evidence (E)

Experience of managing small teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)

IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office Tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). (E)

E = Essential

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. 

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to analyse and interpret complex technical information.

Qualifications:

A professional accountancy qualification from a recognised accountancy body is essential for this role and you must be a paid-up member of the professional body with which you qualified. We will also consider candidates who are exam qualified and/or nearing full qualification. (E)

D = Desirable     E = Essential

KPMG overview:

KPMG in Gibraltar is a subsidiary of the UK firm and part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues ( Gibraltar and UK combined), 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.

We work with everyone from small start- ups and individuals to major multinationals. Our work is often complex, yet our mission is simple: To support the jurisdiction in a connected world. It guides everything we do, underpinned by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together and For Better.

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.

As a member of the Business Disability Forum in the UK we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process.

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference.