Audit Innovation Platform - Deployment Manager

Job description

AutoReq ID

132158BR

Job Title

Audit Innovation Platform - Deployment Manager

Country

United Kingdom

Location

London

Function

Audit

Service Line

Audit

Service Line Information

At KPMG, our vision is to be the clear choice on the future of Audit. In today’s complex and ever-changing business world, we recognise that we need to be one step ahead for our clients - rather than reacting to emerging trends we need to anticipate them by harnessing technology. Our people are integral to this, bringing their natural curiosity, diversity of ideas and perspectives to help deliver client excellence.

KPMG Overview

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, 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.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. 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.

Job Description

KPMG is looking to drive the future of the profession through digitalisation and the UK, as the second largest member-firm, is at the forefront of innovation. The platform for this innovation is KPMG Clara. The next phase of KPMG Clara is ‘Project Victor - rewriting our KPMG audit methodology (KAM) based on simpler ‘plain English’ and redesigning the audit workflow (currently eAudIT ). You will play a key role in this profession-changing agenda by joining the Clara Technology Team and leading the UK’s deployment of KPMG Clara and Project Victor.

Both KPMG Clara and Project Victor are key to continuing our audit transformation journey so that the innovations of today and tomorrow are incorporated and delivered to our people in a smart workflow.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Deployment Manager will have responsibility for managing all aspects of the KPMG Clara deployment including the next phase of the journey: Project Victor .
- Work with Global Services Centre (GSC) to deliver the latest version of KPMG Clara (including Project Victor).
- Provide feedback to the GSC in line with their development cycle regarding UK requirements.
- Demonstrate Agile Project Management skills, develop and manage structured projects including :
- Scope definition and scope/change management.
- Planning, monitoring and timeline management.
- Identifying, monitoring and managing Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies.
- Managing and tracking budget and resources.
- Coordinating the testing, accreditation and operation of the support model, including any technical and/or business guidance/methodology as required – in collaboration with other teams e.g. DPP/Learning & Development.
- Tracking and monitoring benefits and KPIs.
- Monthly reporting .
- Become the SME for KPMG Clara and Victor deployment and work on (in collaboration with others as required):
- Producing effective communications for end users .
- Develop library of success stories to drive usage/awareness and interest.
- Run/develop training and guidance.
- Supporting the pilot teams.
- Respond to Technology queries through the Helpline on a rotational basis
- Be the escalation point for Clara and Victor queries.
- Liaise and work with key stakeholders including Audit Leadership / DPP / Risk / L&D:
- Keep updated with progress.
- Manage expectations.
- Ensure all stakeholders aligned.
- Work with Lighhouse/Tech Solutions/ITS/external suppliers to develop solutions/ business case/project briefs for approval

Qualifications and Skills

- Ability to build relationships quickly with all key stakeholders including DPP, ITS, Global Service Centre (GSC), Risk Management and audit teams. Has great impact in one on one / group / presentation situations – will need to run training/webex sessions for all grades.
- Excellent project management skills, ability to manage conflicting priorities, shifting timelines and action plans as well as make informed decisions and manage risk. Solution based approach and great team working skills. Excellent understanding of how Technology fits into the Quality agenda. Close liaison with Audit Quality Transformation Programme (AQTP) team.
- Internally motivated and able to drive and shape new processes where none may currently exist in the firm.
- Out of the box thinker – driven to find ways of doing things better and has the mind-set to come up with proposed solutions, with a good understanding of the delivery lifecycle.
- Flexible working style, thriving on new and game-changing ideas - ability to excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
- Clear understanding and appreciation around KPMG’s Risk Management policies. (Cross border considerations/accreditation of all tools for Audit).

Experience and Background
- 3 + years recent Audit experience.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Established network within the firm.
- Diverse audit experience to enable discussions on topics from a variety of industries (at a high level).
- Self-starter and able to self-manage.

Our Deal

If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn’t rewarding enough, we’ll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.

‘Our Deal’ sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

Flexible Working

While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.

We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.

Applying with a Disability

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 we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.

KPMG's commitment to diversity

KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG.

Returning to work after a break

At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.

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