Vacancies at KPMG

Job Summary

• As a Manager or Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful completion of audit and assurance engagements, from initial planning to finalization. This position entails interacting with clients at the executive level and provides exposure to a diverse client base. You will be part of a high-performing team with opportunities for substantial professional development and support. A dedicated partner will be assigned to guide your career development and performance management, helping you achieve your professional objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass managing a portfolio of clients, setting audit timelines, briefing the audit team (including specialists), monitoring budgets, and supervising the entire KPMG audit process. This includes planning, reviewing audit fieldwork, statutory reporting, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Keep partners informed of progress throughout assignments.
• Prepare and review reports for senior management and audit committees.
• Maintain on-site involvement and serve as the primary contact for select senior-level client personnel year-round.
• Supervise the detailed audit work of Seniors (as applicable) on audits.
• Stay updated on KPMG’s product and service offerings, identifying sales opportunities to promote business growth.
• Maintain close communication with clients regarding planning and closing meetings, as well as discussing general business developments.
• Foster valuable relationships with clients, business departments, and staff to facilitate information sharing and identify current and future Audit needs.
• Manage multiple engagements, overseeing the work of in-charge and audit assistants, ensuring compliance with client, statutory, and KPMG requirements, and ensuring the timely and effective completion of engagements.
• Oversee and direct budgeting, planning, coordination, and control of engagements in line with client, statutory, KPMG, and business requirements to ensure efficient service delivery and maximized recoverability.
• Provide direction, coaching, and mentoring to assigned audit staff in a performance manager role.
• Assist the Partner and Associate Director in evaluating the effectiveness of delivered Audit services, offering feedback and insights.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of a second-class (upper division) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 credits in O’level examinations, including Mathematics and English, achieved in 2 sittings.
• At least 8 years of active work experience in the Audit function, with experience in industries/areas such as CM (Capital Markets), FSI (Financial Services Industry), and ENR (Energy and Natural Resources).
• Professional qualification with a recognized accounting body, such as ICAN or ACCA, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in IT, including strong knowledge and experience with Excel and Word.
• Experience working with e-audit.
• Significant practical experience in external audit, including project management and client service skills.
• A keen interest in KPMG’s audit methodology, auditing standards, and the regulatory environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with current accounting and financial reporting standards, including IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Well-developed leadership, supervisory, and coaching skills, with effective communication both internally and externally.
• Drive, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

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Job Summary

• As part of KPMG’s commitment to securing key roles with top-tier talent possessing the required skills and experience, we are seeking to hire a Manager for our Forensic unit. The successful candidate will provide advisory services in various areas, including fraud investigations, fraud risk management, regulatory compliance, dispute advisory, corporate intelligence, anti-bribery & corruption (AB&C), and anti-money laundering (AML). This individual will possess a deep understanding of fraud risk management and forensic investigation.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Forensic, will collaborate closely with the Partner & Head of Forensic Services to lead a wide range of significant projects and support business development initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple engagement teams tasked with:
  • Conducting forensic investigations.
  • Performing fraud risk management reviews.
  • Providing anti-bribery and corruption services.
  • Conducting background searches on entities and individuals.
  • Conducting contract compliance reviews.
  • Engaging in business development activities.
  • Preparing proposals to address clients’ business needs.
  • Facilitating internal and external training sessions.
• Managing client relationships effectively.
• Overseeing engagement management.

Relationships

• Reporting to the Engagement Partner.
• Working closely with the engagement team lead, the engagement team, and other unit managers.

Requirements

You will contribute to the success of our teams if you possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of Second Class (Upper) Division.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of investigative experience.
• Proven ability to understand client challenges and propose value-adding solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an investigative mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully oversee complex projects.
• Experience in managing teams or leading a function.
• Proven initiative, the ability to work independently, and visionary leadership/supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs and project requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data analytic tools.
• Excellent business acumen.

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Job Summary

• KPMG, renowned for being an excellent workplace for career growth, offers audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations in vital industries. Our success is fueled by delivering tangible results for our clients, fostered by our culture, which promotes individual growth, inclusivity, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities. As our clients confront a future marked by significant disruption caused by rapidly evolving customer and consumer expectations, digital technology, advanced analytics, new competitors, and regulatory changes, KPMG is expanding its Customer Solutions team. This expansion aims to assist clients in effectively navigating this disruption and seizing new opportunities. We collaborate with clients to craft strategies and create exceptional customer experiences, products, and services. Currently, we are searching for a Manager to join our Customer Solutions team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients in their customer experience and digital transformation journeys.
• Assist clients in defining and implementing transformational experiences that drive innovation for both customers and employees.
• Lead the delivery of engagements and take charge of project teams.
• Lead client workshops and projects using collaborative methodologies like design thinking and agile methodology.
• Present insights and recommendations based on strategic thinking, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills.
• Foster and maintain relationships between KPMG and client teams/stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development endeavors, including leading proposal development and supporting the development of client offerings.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management.
• Mentor and offer professional development opportunities to junior team members.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of a Second Class Upper degree.
• A Master’s degree is considered an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following industries: financial services, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), technology, telecoms, or management consulting.
• Experience spanning digital strategy and delivery, customer strategy, customer experience design, journey design, business transformation, innovation, and product development/management.
• Familiarity with design thinking methodologies and their application to UX/CX (User Experience/Customer Experience).
• Experience or qualifications in Agile methodologies would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in leading project teams is a crucial requirement.
• Strong people management and development skills.
• The ability to plan, structure, and prepare client-ready deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured thinking and analysis techniques to complex and ambiguous problems.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite is essential.

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Job Summary

• KPMG Nigeria is currently in search of an experienced Senior Associate to join the IT Assurance unit, focusing on addressing technology risks for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute client-facing projects spanning a wide range of IT audit clients in both the Financial Services (FS) and Non-FS sectors.
• Identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients.
• Collaborate with clients to assess their technology risk environment, the maturity of risk management processes, and the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.
• Plan and execute day-to-day activities for IT audit and advisory engagements across various clients.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls within business processes.
• Supervise junior team members during engagements.
• Develop an understanding of client businesses and markets to contribute to the development of new client opportunities.
• Support the proposal development process.
• Cultivate a positive, productive, and collaborative professional relationship with clients and engagement teams to consistently deliver high-performance results.
• Demonstrate a service-oriented mindset in building positive relationships with client personnel, instilling confidence by identifying potential business process improvements.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Minimum of 4-7 years of IT audit experience.
• A minimum of 5 O’ Level credits at one sitting, including English and Mathematics.
• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division.
• Minimum of 3 years of post NYSC experience in IT audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Relevant industry certification such as CISA, CRISC, COBIT5, ITIL, ISO, or other specialized IT certifications.
• Excellent technical skills and valuable experience in using data analytics and visualization tools like SQL, Oracle, Python, and Power BI.
• Ability to perform Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT) procedures using CAAT tools such as IDEA, ACL.
• Strong expertise in controls testing and data analytics.
• Proficiency in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) skills and knowledge of RPA software like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or other specialized tools.
• Good knowledge of core banking applications such as Finacle, Flexcube, T24, and ERP solutions like Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Ability to identify and assess complex technology risks and controls, relate them to the broader business environment, and express opinions clearly to all stakeholder levels.
• Specialized understanding of IT risk and cloud, and its impact on the business control environment.
• Technical knowledge of IT audit methodologies and emerging technologies.

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Job Summary

• In KPMG’s Audit practice, we prioritize Information Technology (IT) Audit as a crucial element of our Audit process, recognizing its significant role for both our clients and the effectiveness of the Audit function. Our team is dynamic and enthusiastic, continually striving for success. IT Audit specialists support engagement teams in assessing the impact of IT-related risks on audits, comprehending these risks concerning IT control environments for relevant financial reporting applications and platforms, and developing an audit approach to address the risk of material misstatement due to IT-related risks in financial statement audits. We achieve this through industry expertise, a focus on IT controls and technology, leading methodologies and tools, objectivity, a balanced approach to growth and risk, global reach with local knowledge, and a deep understanding of business, financial, and regulatory interdependencies. This client-focused role supports financial audit teams across various industries when needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Audit leadership in providing technology risk services.
• Develop internal networks and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across KPMG, particularly within the wider Audit and Advisory areas.
• Manage the work and delivery of IT Audit team members, providing coaching, mentoring, and development both during and between engagements and contributing to practice management.
• Complete tasks and deliverables to a high-quality standard as part of the audit, adhering to an agreed plan, budget, and quality criteria.
• Assist in scoping, financial management, delivery risk management, and the initial review of deliverables.
• Get the opportunity to audit various technologies and engage in client projects across industries.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with a range of clients and prospects.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior-level executives.
• Promote a collaborative culture that encourages constructive working relationships with the audit team and others.

Requirements

To contribute to our teams’ success, you should have:

• A minimum of a second-class (upper division) Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 O’level credits, including Mathematics and English, achieved in 2 sittings.
• Proven experience of successfully delivering IT audit engagements (over 6 years) or over 7 years’ experience in areas such as internal IT audit and risk assessment.
• Experience working as an IT Audit Manager.
• Project management experience, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing staff, clients, and partners for successful project completion.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience auditing application controls for various business processes within industry sectors.
• Business analysis experience and an understanding of core business processes within industry sectors.
• Strong teamwork ability and the capacity to work independently.
• Drive, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• CISA certification.
• Prior Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA) – preferable.

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Description of the Role and Purpose of the Job

• KPMG is seeking an exceptional candidate to drive the growth of the Microsoft Alliance business across various sectors and service lines in Africa. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying client opportunities for KPMG, nurturing and expanding relationships with partners, devising effective market strategies, and contributing to their execution. This role is primarily client-facing, with a key performance metric being the generation of sales and revenue for KPMG. However, it also involves formalizing and structuring the operational support needed to build this practice internally.

Base Location

• The candidate’s location will be determined based on their location. KPMG’s primary hubs are located in Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi.

Key Job Duties or Responsibilities

Partner Alliance Management:

• Identify opportunities for Microsoft products and services within KPMG.
• Enhance and develop the vision and objectives for the Microsoft alliance.
• Define, facilitate, and communicate needs and expectations for both partners (Microsoft) and KPMG.
• Promote cross-education between both organizations on the value and solutions offered.
• Take accountability for driving, reporting, and meeting key strategic and operational metrics (such as revenue targets).

Sales Pipeline Development and Execution:

• Own, understand, and manage the Microsoft product (and related KPMG solutions) sales pipeline from awareness to conversion.
• Actively engage in sales, marketing, and awareness activities, including direct engagement with clients and assistance in RFPs and other opportunities.
• Identify and execute key activities to further grow the alliance partnership, such as planning joint marketing events.
• Generate leads from current and new channels to keep the sales pipeline active (including deal creation with or without partner involvement).
• Create and report on key pipeline metrics, keeping internal stakeholders informed of available opportunities.

Practice Formalization and Development:

• Optimize current operations, management processes, and reporting.
• Collaborate with KPMG’s global member firms to learn and implement effective relationship management and pipeline management techniques.
• Work with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns and specific strategy materials.
• Report key alliance metrics to KPMG’s global alliance function.

Requirements

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive Skills

Skills and attributes required for the role include:

• Understanding of Microsoft as an organization (systems, alliance programs, work processes, etc.).
• Ability and experience in generating demand for consulting and/or Microsoft products.
• Capability to create new, profitable lead channels while leveraging existing sales channels for opportunities.
• Strong presentation and communication skills when dealing with client stakeholders, from senior executives to end-users.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team while appropriately seeking leadership guidance.
• Effective planning, coordination, and tracking of multiple business development activities.

Advantageous:

• Previous experience working in a global consulting firm or familiarity with the services provided.
• Ability to combine consulting and Microsoft offerings to address client needs.
• Prior experience in managing an alliance between a technology partner and a system implementer/consulting firm.

Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• 7 – 15 years of experience in a similar B2B sales environment.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets and identifying new sales channels or pathways.
• Demonstrated understanding of the enterprise software market with a focus on Microsoft solutions.

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Job Summary:

• As a Senior/Experienced Senior Associate, your role involves leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful delivery of audit and assurance engagements from planning to completion. This position will involve client interaction and exposure to multiple clients regularly. You will work as part of a high-performing team and receive professional development and support. Additionally, you will have a manager assigned to assist with your career development and performance management to help you achieve your professional goals.

Responsibilities:

• Keep Managers informed of progress throughout the assignment.
• Assist in preparing reports for management and audit committees.
• Supervise and oversee detailed audit work conducted by subordinates on audits.
• Stay up to date with KPMG’s product and service offerings.
• Maintain close communication with clients regarding planning and closing meetings.
• Build and nurture valuable relationships with clients, business departments, and staff to share information and identify current and future audit requirements.
• Manage engagements, overseeing in-charge and audit assistants’ work to ensure compliance with client, statutory, and KPMG requirements, taking into account relevant internal and external market factors, and ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements.
• Direct, coach, and mentor assigned audit staff in a performance manager role.
• Assist Managers and Associate Directors in assessing the effectiveness of delivered Audit services, providing feedback and insights.

Requirements:

To contribute to our teams’ success, you should have:

• A minimum of a second-class (upper division) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 – 7 years of active work experience in the Audit function in industries/areas such as CM, FSI, and ENR.
• Professional qualification from a recognized accounting body; ICAN/ACCA qualified or equivalent is advantageous.
• Proficiency in IT, including Excel and Word.
• Experience working with e-audit tools.
• A proven track record of technical excellence and high performance in external audit and assurance engagements, including project management and client service skills.
• A keen interest in audit methodology, auditing standards, and the regulatory environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Significant practical experience as a Senior in an external audit capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current accounting and financial reporting standards, including IFRS.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and coaching skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals both internally and externally.
• Drive, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Deadline: Nov 28, 2023.

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