Senior Manager, Second Line of Defence – Flexible & Part-Time
- Employer
- KPMG
- Location
- Aberdeen, Birmingham & Other locations
- Salary
- Competitive salary & extensive benefits
- Closing date
- 30 Sep 2022
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- Sector
- Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Senior Management, Business & Consultancy
- Hours
- Part Time
- Flexibility
- Flexible working available
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
What we do
The 2LD team is part of KPMG UKs Audit Centre of Excellence (ACE) department, which centrally oversees guidance and support provided to UK audit teams. The 2LD team’s primary objective improve the quality of audit execution and documentation during the course of the audit, before audit opinions are signed through the performance of in-flight reviews for audited entities subject to review by the UK regulator, the FRC. The 2LD team is a major part of KPMG UKs strategy to improve and maintain audit quality and has seen significant investment in the size of the team since its inception 6 years ago.
You can locate anywhere within the UK as you will be providing remote support to engagement teams across the UK. Many 2LD team members have a flexible working pattern. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.
As a member of 2LD you will have operational responsibility to coach audit engagement teams on their planning, execution, evidencing and reporting of audit engagements. You will provide technical insight and guidance as well as ensuring audit teams are correctly applying KPMG UK audit methodology & guidance, and meeting the expectations of the UK regulator, the FRC. You will demonstrate strong integrity and professional scepticism and a commitment to remain objective. You will support audit teams during the audit but will not deal directly with management at the audited entity.
What you’ll be doing
- Challenge the clarity of thinking during the reporting and completion stages
- Help them robustly evidence their risk assessment and develop their panned audit approach
- Coach them in the delivery, execution and evidencing of audit procedures
What we are looking for
- Be able to work under pressure
- Be passionate and committed to audit quality Excel at coaching
- Demonstrate diplomacy when challenging audit approaches
Why join us
Support from day one. We expect a lot from you, but you can expect as much in return. From Intelligent Working and Employee Networks to great rewards and benefits, we’ll have regular, honest conversations about your career.
Diverse perspectives. Diverse challenges demand wide-reaching perspectives. That’s one of the reasons why we’re so passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent from all backgrounds. We’re proud of the value we place on individuality, and we’ll empower you to bring your full self to work; to help maximise your true potential.
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. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.
What to do next
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Company
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