Senior Audit Manager (with FEG experience)
KPMGJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted March 14, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firms that deliver audit, tax, and advisory solutions to clients across 143 countries. Each member firm operates as a separate legal entity, ensuring local expertise while benefiting from the brand's global reputation and shared resources. With more than 273,000 partners and employees worldwide, KPMG combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to integrity, quality, and innovation. The organization's distinct governance structure, overseen by KPMG International Limited, supports a unified approach to risk management and ethical standards.
Job Description
The Senior Audit Manager will manage and oversee the planning and running of a large audit of a bank/division of a bank, including global market/treasury divisions. They will also provide IFRS technical, audit operational and audit quality leadership with a focus on professional scepticism. The role requires a deep understanding of accounting under IFRS, especially as it relates to IFRS 9 financial instruments, and good organisation skills.
Requirements
- CA (SA) or equivalent qualification
- At least 4 years of experience since completion of training contract
- Understanding of accounting under IFRS, especially as it relates to IFRS 9 financial instruments
- Deep understanding of the audit risks within a banking environment, especially within a global markets division
- Good organisation skills
- Able to see the bigger picture
- Strong leader
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Up to date with financial services industry knowledge and processes, auditing standards and global best practice templates
- Enthusiasm, individual initiative with self-drive