Lead end-to-end audit engagements across Financial Services, from planning and risk assessment through execution, review and finalisation.
Manage complex, higher-risk and non-routine audits, including technical accounting matters and judgement areas.
Partner with client leaders (CFOs, Finance Heads, Risk and Audit Committees) to deliver clear, timely outcomes and practical insights.
Identify audit and business risks and translate them into robust audit responses and value-adding recommendations.
Assess the effectiveness of processes and controls, including environments with heightened regulatory expectations.
Coach, mentor and develop teams to create a culture of quality, confidence and continuous improvement.
Maintain exceptional audit quality, ensuring effective application of KPMG methodology, auditing standards and GAAP/IFRS requirements.
Own client deliverables and engagement economics
scope, budgets, timelines, resourcing and stakeholder expectations.
Contribute at the appropriate level to client relationship management, account planning and proposal activity, with scope increasing based on experience and role level.
Play a broader leadership role as your level allows, including supporting practice initiatives, audit quality, people development and (at senior levels) market presence and thought leadership.

Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) or relevant overseas professional body.
Strong Financial Services audit experience, preferably in banking and/or insurance.
6+ years of post-qualification experience working to a senior level within a Big 4 environment.
Experience with KPMG auditing software, specifically KPMG Clara is preferred.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple engagements, delivering to time, quality and budget.
Strong technical and analytical capability, with the confidence to make sound judgements and communicate them clearly.
A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build meaningful relationships with clients, teams and Partners.
Experience with group reporting and accounting systems (advantageous).
Experience with ICFR / US SOX would be advantageous.

Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents
primary and secondary carers
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.

Audit Manager, Senior Manager, Director – Financial Services

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