DPP Audit Manager

Roles & responsibilities

KPMG US Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is responsible

for implementing PCAOB, AICPA and other standards setter’s

methodology into KPMG’s audit methodology. US DPP Audit

professionals work with leading KPMG-US DPP technical experts in

a challenging environment where they are exposed to diverse

projects which afford the opportunity to expand their technical skills

related to PCAOB and AICPA standards, to improve their project

management skills and, to develop their professional relationships

across the KPMG network.

Responsibilities:

Working with U.S. subject matter experts and stakeholders from

the business, drafting/updating of new audit technical guidance

Staying on top of and following current developments at the

PCAOB and AICPA

Assisting in the development of U.S. and International audit

policies, methodology, thought leadership tools, maintenance of

current audit content and guidance, including by recommending

changes necessary throughout the internal maintenance process

Developing standardized audit procedures, developing templates

and examples to support consistent execution of quality audits

Contributing along with other team members/senior managers/

US national office team in preparing guidance and examples

Ongoing maintenance/improvement of information structure on

internal website on technical guidance, ongoing compliance with

the system of quality control objectives and requirements

Mandatory technical &

functional skills

IT savvy, including extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and

Word. Should be proficient in MS Power Point to create effective

presentations. Additional exposure to/knowledge of other IT

applications (e.g. MS Teams, SharePoint) would be beneficial

Excellent project management skills, particularly managing

stakeholders’ expectations and proactively communicating

issues, solutions and progress

Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective

upward management and cross team communication

Key behavioural

attributes/requirements

Well-developed supervisory skills and the ability to effectively

communicate with a wide range of individuals internally and

with US stakeholders at different seniority levels

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Other information

Interview process: Please expect 3-4 rounds of interview

Does the job role involve travelling: Candidates will work

with US DPP from the KPMG GDC Bangalore office, with

occasional travel for group meetings as needed to the United

States

Does the busy season apply to this role?: Seasonality of the

work is dependent on the projects/ deliverable timelines

This role is for you if you

have the below

Educational qualifications

CA/CPA/ ACCA (shall hold membership)

Work experience

Recent and extensive experience in applying/implementing IFRS

accounting standards and US GAAP are required – 5 to 8 years

of post-qualification experience in Big 4 national office or similar

function (e.g. Capital Markets Group or serving large/complex