Audit Manager (Insurance) - Gibraltar

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax, Pensions & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.

As a firm we help our clients navigate their biggest issues and opportunities. We aim to be universally recognised as a great place for great people to do their best work – a firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture. And we will take pride in driving lasting, positive change in society.

With offices in Gibraltar, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

KPMG is one of the leading audit practices in the UK and Gibraltar 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.

As an Audit Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of leading and delivering audit engagements, from planning through to completion on a broad spectrum of  clients. The role will include executive level client interaction and exposure to multiple clients on an annual basis, as well as daily tasks such as:

Tone & Culture

• Promoting a commitment to quality, including recognising the importance of legal and regulatory requirements, professional ethics, KPMG Core Values and code of conduct in my team(s)
• Responding to and implementing changes recommended by a regulator as directed by senior team members on engagement teams
• Promoting a collaborative culture encouraging constructive working relationships within the audit team, with specialists and across different team(s).

Quality

• Planning and execution of audit fieldwork and statutory reporting across a portfolio of engagements
• Project management of all aspects of audit including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings, and supervision and delivery of audit work
• Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues
• Preparing engagement deliverables, building relationships with the audited entity staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm

Portfolio and Finance

• Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability
• 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 the UK Ethics and Independence team
• You may also have the opportunity to work on specific audit related projects across the audit function     
• Actively participating with the audit partner/ director in the optimisation and rationalisation of our portfolio of audited entities e.g. through achieving exits or pricing / profitability targets

People

• Leading a field work team including supervising and coaching more junior members of staff to help them reach their full potential
• Keeping up to date with technical developments in audit quality, audit and accounting standards, and comply with latest quality directives
• Keeping up to date with KPMG's pro

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

About KPMG International

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 146 countries, have more than 220,000 people working in member firms around the world.

KPMG International acts as a coordinating entity, carrying out business activities for the benefit of KPMG firms. More than 2,500 talented colleagues make up the KPMG International team, with a focus on ensuring global consistency and providing expertise to support member firms in the achievement of KPMG’s Trust and Growth ambition. KPMG International is comprised of a number of high-performing global teams, including: Global Advisory, Global Audit, Global Clients & Markets, Global Corporate Affairs, Global People, Global Quality and Risk Management, Global Tax & Legal, Global Technology and Knowledge, the International Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Chief Administrative Officer. Working together, our global team is changing the way our business operates, delivering value to our member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

About the team

Global Quality & Risk Management (GQ&RM) Global Digital Risk (GDR) manages quality and risk management policies and procedures for KPMG and provides associated guidance. GQ&RM monitors the quality of service delivery across all of KPMG’s businesses, establishes and oversees compliance with risk management policies and protocols, helps protect the brand and reputation of KPMG, and ensures trusted and respectful relationships with the regulatory community across the KPMG network.

Role Summary

The Global Digital Risk (GDR) team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and assurance of the firm's critical global digital risk policies and awareness training, reviews of the testing of a baseline set of information protection & security controls, global privacy, and risk management (including risk management for emerging technologies).

Reporting to the GDR Sr. Director, you will be working across the GDR teams.

Experience & knowledge

•    Proven experience  in information protection & privacy controls
•    Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information as well as report writing and presenting findings;
•    Ability to see the “big picture” (ability to prioritise and see what is most important);
•    Methodical approach to work, attention to detail, and delivery of high-quality results, Excellent spoken and written / report writing skills in English;
•    Capable of critical thinking and executing plans into action;
•    Strong interpersonal and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, particularly with senior level global stakeholders; 
•    Ability to deliver work to schedule under the guidance of senior colleagues
•    Ability to manage and deliver multiple activities with direction from management;
•    Agility and ability to adapt to changing priorities in fast paced environment;
•    Experienced working in multicultural environments and sensitive to different business cultures;
•    Good team player

Technical skills, abilities & qualifications

•    Proven working experience in an audit or risk management role is preferred;
•    Experience in information protection, data security or risk management;
•    Experience in digital risk management frameworks;
•    Experience in digital risk policy support & governance;
•    Experience in analysis of emerging digital risks;
•    Experi

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