Member Firm Enablement Director

Job description

About KPMG Delivery Network

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability Together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner. As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Audit leader to spearhead the onboarding of KPMG member firms within the EMA region to KDN Audit, cultivate strong KPMG member firm relationships, identify growth opportunities, monitor and report on adoption rates, and serve as the primary point of contact for accessing KDN Audit capabilities, expertise, and service delivery. This role will require experience of leading and overseeing a team to ensure successful project delivery. This role will be instrumental in the success of the KDN Audit program, contributing to the establishment of a globally inter-operable network of Global Delivery Centres (GDCs). The role will be at either Director or Partner level, depending on the successful candidate's existing job level.

How you will make your mark

 • Onboarding process, manage the engagement of KDN Audit resources

• Collaborate with country KDN Champions to expand service adoption, gather demand capacity requirements and work with the GDC Leads to ensure capacity

• Proactively advise KPMG member firms on how KDN Audit can support their business needs

• Respond to KPMG member firm requests and coordinate KDN team member engagement

• Identify KPMG member firm requirements and needs suitable for KDN Audit support

• Collaborate with Service and Solution Leads, GDC Leads, and Solution Onboarding Leads to expand KDN Audit services

• Lead and oversee teams to ensure the successful implementation and support of KDN Audit within the EMA region

• Align with Audit Regional Leadership on local initiatives and challenges

• Monitor KDN Audit service adoption across the EMA region, analyze adoption data to develop improvement initiatives

• Report adoption levels and onboarding project progress to KDN Audit Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for EMA KPMG member firms seeking access to KDN Audit capabilities, specialist knowledge, and service delivery

• Resolve service delivery issues

This is the job for you if you have

 • Accounting-related degree and/or professional qualification from a recognized accountancy body

• Experience in Audit Quality Management, Internal Audit, IT Audit, ISO 27001, and/or significant experience leading and providing financial statement audit services or similar assurance services

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in teams

• Familiarity with global service delivery models and experience managing delivery center Risk Management and Quality is preferred

• Experience developing positive client relationships and project proposals

• Exemplary written and oral communication skills, including with senior executives, fluency in English is required

• Strong organizational and project management skills; experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities

• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate global team schedules 

• The ability to travel internationally as required

KDN is inclusive!

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honor individual priorities, and respect your choices.