KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Manager to join our Financial Reporting Compliance Group offering statutory financial statement compilation services to a diverse group of multinational and private clients.
Your role:
As an Assistant Manager, you will be a key member of our offshore Financial Statements Compliance team, supporting the delivery of financial statement compilation services for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with Australian-based team members who will provide technical guidance, engagement oversight, and client-specific instructions. In addition to your execution responsibilities, you will help support and develop junior offshore team members by reviewing their work and providing day-to-day guidance. Your role will include:
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting work papers for a range of clients and entities.
- Reviewing trial balances, reconciliations, and underlying financial information to identify and resolve issues.
- Completing work in accordance with established methodologies, templates, procedures, and quality standards.
- Working closely with Australian team members to understand engagement requirements, respond to queries, and meet deliverable timelines.
- Following client-specific instructions and escalating technical or engagement-related issues to Australian team members where appropriate.
- Escalating financial reporting queries, exceptions, and discrepancies to the appropriate Australian team members and assisting with their resolution.
- Managing assigned deliverables across multiple engagements while maintaining a strong focus on quality and timeliness.
- Reviewing work completed by junior onshore team members and providing constructive feedback to support their development.
- Assisting with the day-to-day coordination of onshore team activities, including monitoring progress against deadlines and priorities.
- Supporting the training and coaching of junior onshore team members to build technical capability and consistency in delivery.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, standardisation, and quality within existing processes and workflows.
- Collaborating effectively with both onshore and Australian team members to deliver a high standard of client service.
You bring to the role
- At least 5 years experience in accounting, financial reporting or audit, ideally within a professional services or public practice environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field, and CPA qualification preferred.
- Demonstrated experience preparing IFRS financial statements and supporting work papers to a high standard.
- Proven ability to review the work of others, provide constructive feedback, and support the development of junior team members.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both local and offshore stakeholders.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and complex workbooks.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to Australian accounting standards and financial reporting requirements would be highly regarded.
- Experience using financial statement preparation and reporting software such as OneSource, CaseWare, or similar platforms would be advantageous.
- A proactive mindset, strong sense of accountability, and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
