Associate Director-GDC
Roles & responsibilities
KPMG US Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is responsible for implementing PCAOB, AICPA and other standards setter's methodology into KPMG's audit methodology. US DPP Audit professionals work with leading KPMG-US DPP technical experts in a challenging environment where they are exposed to diverse projects which afford the opportunity to expand their technical skills related to PCAOB and AICPA standards, to improve their project management skills and, to develop their professional relationships across the KPMG network.
Responsibilities:
Working with U.S. subject matter experts and stakeholders from the business, drafting/updating of new audit technical guidance
Staying on top of and following current developments at the PCAOB and AICPA
Assisting in the development of U.S. and International audit policies, methodology, thought leadership tools, maintenance of current audit content and guidance, including by recommending changes necessary throughout the internal maintenance process
Developing standardized audit procedures, developing templates and examples to support consistent execution of quality audits
Contributing along with other team members/senior managers/ US national office team in preparing guidance and examples
Ongoing maintenance/improvement of information structure on internal website on technical guidance, ongoing compliance with the system of quality control objectives and requirements
This role is for you if you have the below
Educational qualifications
CA or CPA (shall hold active membership/ license)
Work experience
Recent and extensive experience in conducting integrated audits in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards, with 8-11 years of post-qualification experience in a Big 4 firm in a client facing position
Experience with the application/implementation of SEC Regulations and US GAAP.
Strong research experience and experience in Big 4 national office would be beneficial
Is in the role of Associate Director for at least one busy season and signed off workpapers in that capacity.
Roles & responsibilities
KPMG US Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is responsible for implementing PCAOB, AICPA and other standards setter's methodology into KPMG's audit methodology. US DPP Audit professionals work with leading KPMG-US DPP technical experts in a challenging environment where they are exposed to diverse projects which afford the opportunity to expand their technical skills related to PCAOB and AICPA standards, to improve their project management skills and, to develop their professional relationships across the KPMG network.
Responsibilities:
Working with U.S. subject matter experts and stakeholders from the business, drafting/updating of new audit technical guidance
Staying on top of and following current developments at the PCAOB and AICPA
Assisting in the development of U.S. and International audit policies, methodology, thought leadership tools, maintenance of current audit content and guidance, including by recommending changes necessary throughout the internal maintenance process
Developing standardized audit procedures, developing templates and examples to support consistent execution of quality audits
Contributing along with other team members/senior managers/ US national office team in preparing guidance and examples
Ongoing maintenance/improvement of information structure on internal website on technical guidance, ongoing compliance with the system of quality control objectives and requirements
Mandatory technical & functional skills
IT savvy, including extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Should be proficient in MS Power Point to create effective presentations. Additional exposure to/knowledge of other IT applications (e.g. MS Teams, SharePoint) would be beneficial
Excellent project management skills, particularly managing stakeholders' expectations and proactively communicating issues, solutions and progress
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective upward management and cross team communication
