KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.
The Audit division of KPMG is a significant supplier of audit services to clients and audits many of New Zealandโs top companies, financial institutions and leading privately held entities. Our auditors combine extensive knowledge of a wide variety of businesses and sectors and a fresh approach to their work which includes an enhanced audit methodology that complies with International Auditing Standards.
The Opportunity:
- Our Audit team provide industry insight and real perspective on whether our clientโs accounts are true and fair. Working in Audit allows you to get straight to the heart of business issues, plus you get the chance to offer proactive advice tailored to each individual business and build strong client relationships along the way.
Day to day you will:
- Assist managers in the performance of audit assignments as an in-charge. The work may involve complex technical issues e.g., statutory audits, internal audits, investigation and acquisition reports of an audit nature, limited reviews, proposals and special reports, and other accounting services.
- Assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for review.
- Produce work for the Manager or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified.
- Respond to client queries and attend client meetings.
- Identify business and audit risks.
- Assess effectiveness of client processes and controls.
- Undertake work across a mixture of medium to higher risk audit areas and perform non-routine audit functions.
- Day to day coaching of junior team members.
- Ensure effective use and application of KPMG Audit Manual/Methodology, auditing standards, and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
What you'll bring to our team:
- A minimum two years of relevant practical audit experience in an Audit Firm.
- A degree in relevant subjects, e.g., Accounting, Finance, or Economics which meet CAANZ requirements.
- You may be a provisional member of a relevant professional body, e.g., Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA).
- Experience with KPMG auditing software, specifically KPMG Clara is preferred.
- Be technically proficient across audit and audit related services.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Professional approach to work and strong client focus.
Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Georgia Yenge on 04 816 4598 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.
As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
โ Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
โ Opportunities for local and international secondments
โ Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
โ The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
โ Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
โ Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
โ A paid professional association membership of your choice
โ Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
โ A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
โ The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
โ The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firmโs environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
โ An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
โ Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
โ An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer โ we commit to respond to every applicant.
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