Job Description

Join our dynamic Data Analytics team at KPMG and unlock your full potential! As part of our Audit and Assurance division, you'll be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that support external audit engagements. Our team is dedicated to providing data-driven, technology-focused solutions that address complex challenges for both our external audit teams and clients. Your Opportunity As a Manager within the vibrant Data Analytics & Emerging Technology team at KPMG, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of technology support within our Audit and Assurance services. We offer you the chance to:

• Utilise advanced data analytics tools like Alteryx, Celonis, PowerBi, Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, and AI-powered solutions to drive decision-making and auditing innovations.
• Hone your analytical abilities to generate powerful insights that aid our engagement teams and are pivotal to critical decisions.
• Mentor and enhance junior team members' skills through coaching and targeted technical training.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of engagements, contributing to the successful delivery of technology-driven Audit & Assurance projects.
• Influence the audit process by testing and deploying sophisticated Data and Analytics tools, as well as managing transformative projects that redefine the role of data analytics in auditing.
• Stay abreast of industry trends through continuing education and specialised training programs. Responsibilities: In this managerial role, you will:
• Serve as both an engagement manager and subject matter expert in data analytics projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, budget-compliant services that meet clients' and internal teams' expectations.
• Facilitate stakeholder management by engaging in open, transparent communication, managing expectations, interpreting analysis outputs, and serving as an escalation contact.
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives, advocate for innovative processes, and ensure compliance with independence requirements.
• Provide performance management, offering feedback and guidance, while fostering a skilled and knowledgeable team environment.
• Champion diversity and inclusion, managing onboarding, fostering strong client and team relationships, and coaching junior members.
• Add value to clients through specialist expertise and contribute to the firm’s knowledge-sharing culture by actively engaging in the dissemination of your expertise across KPMG.

How are you extraordinary?

• You are committed towards enhancing audit quality and driving innovation.
• You are highly organised and efficient, and have an initiative-taking, and solutions-oriented approach.
• You are willing to engage in continuous learning to build upon your professional skills.
• You have the bility to work collaboratively within a team and autonomously when needed, combined with a genuine interest in technology and innovation.

Your Experience To thrive and contribute to our team, your background should include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with tools such as Alteryx, Celonis, PowerBi, Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, and AI-powered solutions.
• Proven leadership, project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Firm grasp of people management and client relationship maintenance.