Manager - eAudit Deployment Lead

Job description

AutoReq ID

132157BR

Job Title

Manager - eAudit Deployment Lead

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

Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage eAudIT Product Suite deployment:
- Responsible for deploying the tools and appropriate functional guidance/support mechanisms to the Audit firm.
- Manage key deliverables associated with tools: this manager is responsible for supporting AQTP/DPP/Learning with ongoing training needs/communications/guidance/methodology required for Champion networks/end users.
- Close liaison with DPP to ensure all guidance is developed in a timely manner to best support end users and drive optimisation of the tool/s.
- Close liaison with GSC to ensure UK functional needs fed in to GSC development timelines at appropriate times.
- Support AQTP/DPP with the development of new support networks (to replace Audit Champions) are able to provide input and support for Champion calls.
- Develop relationships with business to support DPP/AQTP on ‘re-energising’ eAudit .
- Managing deployment activities for number of other tools ie Business Metrics, KPMG Clara Client Collaboration, Validis and Innovation solutions. Overseeting 2-3 D grades supporting the deployments.

Qualifications and Skills

- Ability to build relationships quickly with GSC/UK and other DPPs/ITS/key contacts including Audit Champions/other networks to encourage ‘as designed’ usage of the tools and solutions. Has high impact in one on one / group / presentation situations.
- Ability to prioritise and make decisions on key functionality and effective ways to communicate with end users that translates into the most value to the audit function.
- Internally motivated and able to drive and shape new processes where none may currently exist, or where existing processes need to be updated.
- Out 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 eA Product Suite delivery lifecycle.
- Flexible working style, thriving on new and game-changing ideas - ability to excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent understanding of Quality agenda, requirement to work closely with AQTP to deliver against Quality agenda and a clear understanding of KPMG Risk processes – both business and ITS.

Experience and Background

- 3+ years recent audit experience
- Enthusiastic to be working with technology
- Up to date on audit trainings
- Excellent and proven project management skills
- Experience of establishing key networks of key contacts across all audit departments, DPP, ITS etc.
- 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.

Policy for Agencies

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