Expires soon KPMG SA

Audit Data and Analytics Assistant Manager

  • London, Canada

Job description



We are looking for candidates to join the team in a permanent Assistant Manager position. We are looking for career minded candidates who are looking to build upon their technical experience in a fast-changing and dynamic environment, while also maintaining high levels of quality.

The ideal candidate would have experience in both External Audit & the use of Data and Analytics. They may have been part of a team delivering D&A for Audit clients at a big 4 practice, or another consultancy. Candidates with excellent analytical skills but limited exposure to External Audit will also be considered.

Candidates should be capable of explaining data requirements, the underlying logic of the analytics they have performed and the potential impact upon the Audit of their findings.

Experience of balancing multiple stakeholders and short term engagements is essential.

Opportunities for rapid advancement will be available for individuals who excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities

· The candidate would be expected to scope, plan and deliver Data Analytics on a wide variety of External Audits.
· They would need to ensure that deadlines are met, and key stakeholders are kept updated, sometimes in time pressured situations.
· They would be expected to manage junior analysts within a matrix structure, providing the junior analysts with both management and technical guidance.
· They would be required to perform technical Quality Assurance, and sign off on the technical accuracy of work performed by junior analysts.

Key Skills

· 1-2 years deep technical experience of using a Data Analytics tool (e.g. ACL, Idea, Alteryx) to deliver analytics for either Internal or External Audit.
· Moderate to good knowledge of a complementary analytics language or software package (e.g. SQL, VB.net, VBA, Qliksense, Tableau, R, Python).
· An appreciation of the nature of Audit testing, and the key concerns of Audit managers.
· Logical mindset with the ability to implement technical solutions to overcome issues.

Additional Beneficial Skills

· Achieved (or working towards) a recognised audit or accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA).

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