Audit Manager Durban at KPMG South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of this role is to perform the duties of an audit manager

The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising audit assignments at various clients.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Supervise all or section of audit assignment

• Plan, prioritise and complete sections of work within agreed budgets and deadlines

• Manage and motivate junior staff

• Establish strong client relationships by understanding and anticipating their needs and striving to exceed their expectations

• Manage audit risk by complying with standard audit procedures

• Optimise profitability, both own, and others

• Identify business opportunities and promote KPMG at all times

• Assist in developing an audit client base in new markets

• Be responsible for driving strategic initiatives within the BU

• Act as performance manager and assessor for a number of junior trainees

• Be responsible for some administrative tasks in help manage operations of the audit division.

Critical Technical Skills or competencies

• Ability to influence people

• Managing change

• Innovative

• Global mindset

• Strong leadership skills

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels

Qualifications and experience

• Chartered Accountant

• Proficient in all the normal computer application programs used by audit team.

• Technically up to date with International Financial Reporting Standards