Assistant Manager

KPMG Middle East • Full-time • عمان, JO • 3d ago

Job / Role title

Assistant Manager

Service (Sub-department)

Internal Audit

Supervisor

Manager

Department

GRCS

Hierarchical level

Team Member

Job / Role Purpose

This role will support for execution of multi-faceted solutions under GRCS practice on multiple clients with majority of focus on retail and e-commerce industry.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare and independently execute the audit programme for the assigned scope areas by demonstrating top-quality technical skills to deliver quality reports.
Build and maintain strong client relationships across numerous industry sectors
Ensure timely reporting and escalation of challenges to client and KPMG stakeholders
Serve as a resource and key team member on client projects and help ensure timely delivery of results
Ensure that the working papers are adequately maintained as per the accepted Internal Audit Standards
Managing client expectation by establishing transparent communication and delivering utmost quality deliverables

Team management

NA

Extend of work

Main stakeholders this role interacts with: internally within firm with other service departments to provide an integrated solution and external to the clients to provide services.

Deliverables

Process flow charts and understanding notes
Risk and Controls Matrix
Internal Audit report containing back-ground, observation, root cause, impact, and recommendations
Working papers
Standard operating procedures

Required Skills And Knowledge For The Role

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
Basic proficiency Power BI

Knowledge / Technical Skills

Risk Assurance Solution (Internal Audit, SOP drafting etc.):

Performing a risk assessment: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company
Conduct process understanding session with client to gain knowledge of on ground practices, policies and procedure implemented to identify the design gaps, associated risks
Develop audit programme containing detailed testing strategies to validate the efficacy implemented controls
Leading client discussions/presentations for gaps identified along with root causes and provide agile solutions mitigating the risks
Extensive knowledge of retail and e-commerce processes such as category buying, private label, white label, fulfilment centre, dark stores, rebate monitoring, pricing and promotions, inventory management, front end operations, finance and accounts, and logistics etc.
Demonstrate effective time management skills by ensuring that audit assignments are completed within time budgets and calendar schedules while handling multiple jobs and maximize productivity.
Skill set to develop policies and procedures from scratch highlighting balanced control environment mitigating business risks
Acumen to identify business deficiencies and recommending value adding solution driving cost-saving opportunities
Superior analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Writing detailed audit reports effectively communicating the gaps, risks, and recommendations

Education / Work Experience

CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or other equivalent qualification/ certification would be preferable
5-6 years professional experience in the internal auditing preferably within Big4 or leading retail and e-commerce companies
Must possess a sound Finance and Accounting knowledge from a broad range of businesses, especially in e-commerce and retail industry
At least 4-5 years of professional experience
Conducting workshops to understand the business and understand the risks

Other Requirements Related To The Job

Ability to exercise good judgment and mature mindset in approaching complex issues
Inquisitive by nature and able to work with data to uncover root causes and identify trends
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong presentation skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to make sound judgement calls independently when presented with difficult decisions, especially when only partial information is available
Ability to take initiative in a fast-moving environment