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Lead and manage engagements of high profile clients and all aspects of audit delivery, client service and business developmentBe responsible for executing advisory related engagementsProvide inspirational and engaging leadership to grow and develop our talentForm strong relationships with our prestigious audit clients and play a key role in the delivery of quality assurance and reporting

Assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for Manager/Partner reviewProduce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identifiedManagement of client deliverables, including attendance at meetingsUndertake strategic analysisIdentify business and audit risksAssess effectiveness of client processes and controlsPerform higher risk and non-routine audit functionsDay to day management of junior team membersEnsure effective use and application of KPMG Audit Manual/Methodology, auditing standards, and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Project Management: Lead and coordinate the planning and management of a portfolio of clients, including resource mobilization, ensuring audit quality and adhering to reporting deadlines while maintaining the engagement economics.Managing audit assignments on several complex organizations across multiple industries; ranging from Construction to Diversified holdings, Manufacturing, Servicing, Real estate etc.Attending meetings with the firm’s audit committees and corporate management teams of MDs, CEOs, Financial Controllers, etc., to discuss key accounting/audit issues and risk areas.Preparation of consolidated financial statements including required disclosures in compliance with regulations and policies.Compilation and conversion of financial statements to foreign currencies.Assuming overall responsibility of completing assignments in accordance to firmʼs methodology while ensuring the quality of service.Project Management: Lead and coordinate the planning and management of a portfolio of clients, including resource mobilization, ensuring audit quality and adhering to reporting deadlines while maintaining the engagement economics. Managing audit assignments on several complex organizations across multiple industries; ranging from Construction to Diversified holdings, Manufacturing, Servicing, Real estate etc. Attending meetings with the firm’s audit committees and corporate management teams of MDs, CEOs, Financial Controllers, etc., to discuss key accounting/audit issues and risk areas. Preparation of consolidated financial statements including required disclosures in compliance with regulations and policies. Compilation and conversion of financial statements to foreign currencies. Assuming overall responsibility of completing assignments in accordance to firmʼs methodology while ensuring the quality of service.Skills: Nonprofit Organizations · Internal Audits · International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) ·

Coaching less experienced staff, reviewing of work performed by the audit team and providing the required guidance.Coaching less experienced staff, reviewing of work performed by the audit team and providing the required guidance.

Providing recommendation and assistance to clients on financial matters arose during the course of an engagement.Preparation of various client communication reports. (Management Letters, Audit Plans, Memorandums, Audit Completion Reports).Coaching less experienced staff, reviewing of work performed by the audit team and providing the required guidance.Providing recommendation and assistance to clients on financial matters arose during the course of an engagement. Preparation of various client communication reports. (Management Letters, Audit Plans, Memorandums, Audit Completion Reports). Coaching less experienced staff, reviewing of work performed by the audit team and providing the required guidance.

Liaising and coordinating with client management, assurance partner & manager, firm's IRM and tax divisions to ensure effective execution of tasks in work environment.Applying SLFRSs and LKASs in practical scenarios and arrive at audit conclusions.

Assuming overall responsibility of completing assignments in accordance to firmʼsmethodology while ensuring the quality of service.Bearing responsibility for proper planning, conducing and mealy completion of fieldwork and reporting requirements in obedience to preset deadlines.Project Management: Lead and coordinate the planning and management of a portfolio of clients, including resource mobilization, ensuring audit quality and adhering to reporting deadlines while maintaining the engagement economics.