Audit Senior Manager - Asset Management

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We are looking for experienced auditors to join the Audit practice within Asset Management. We currently have opportunities in the London Office.

Our Investment Management team works with a variety of market leading clients ranging from some of the largest traditional asset management groups in the UK to the top five hedge fund managers in Europe; and from some of the largest private sector pension schemes and real estate investors in the UKs. We have won a number of tenders in the last few years and expect to grow significantly in the next 3 to 5 years.

We offer a supportive working environment with benefits packages tailored to the individual to help achieve a good work life balance. Your role will include executive level client interaction across multiple clients, giving superb opportunities for personal and professional growth within a Big 4 environment.

The Role:

As a Senior Manager, you'll be involved in leading the delivery of a portfolio of our largest, highest profile clients using your sector experience to deliver exceptional client service. Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising, mentoring, and coaching junior staff including promoting audit quality
Managing partner involvement on audits, providing progress reports as required
Acting as the initial point of contact throughout the year for your clients
Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of engagements, focusing on optimising profitability
Regularly and proactively communicating with senior clients on relevant industry matters
Acting as a department lead on your area of sector expertise
Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help us grow our business
Establishing and maintaining strong internal and external networks within the industry
Communicating with clients and subject matter experts on technical matters relevant to Investment Management audits
Actively driving the planning of the audit, as well as the actual fieldwork at interim and final, statutory audit and completion work
Working on tenders and working as part of the relevant independence team
Be part of the Investment Management department management group and drive firm's strategic initiatives
Performance manager for other qualified accountants to help them reach their full potential
Building the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience relevant to the industry

The Person

Qualifications & Skills:

Must possess professional qualification; ACA, ACCA or CPA (or international equivalent)
Demonstrates gravitas and impact to earn trust and respect amongst senior leadership and the team
Established strong leadership skills and proven ability to provide clear directions and constructive feedback
Knowledge & Experience:

Significant financial statement audit experience
Extensive external audit experience in the Asset Management sector
Demonstrated practical knowledge of FRS 102, IFRS and technical matters relevant to your area of Investment Management expertise
Experience in US GAAP preferable, though not essential
Experience in CASS rules preferable, though not essential
Experience in controls reporting engagements (e.g. AAF, ISAE 3402) preferable, though not essential
Experience working on tenders preferable, though not essential
Experience adding to the audit department outside of day to day delivery (e.g. developing and leading training)
Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities whilst maintaining a solution mind-set
Knowledge of developments within the financial sector and proven ability to proactively build strategic partnerships and influence senior leaders
Drive and resilience to deliver in a pressured environment
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