Assistant Manager

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KPMG Australia is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Melbourne audit team. This role leads high-profile engagements, oversees audit delivery and client service, and drives business development and advisory work while inspiring our talent. You’ll build strong client relationships, contribute to quality assurance and reporting, and gain exposure to KPMG’s global network via a structured leadership program. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with external audit experience, solid IFRS skills, exceptional problem solving and communication, and proven leadership. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership on audits, client impact, and cross-functional advisory work with concrete results.

Job Description

Our Audit teams provide value to our clients by delivering specialised quality audit and assurance services. High-quality, independent financial statement audits are essential to maintaining investor confidence. Our audit professionals are committed to the public interest, challenging assumptions, and unlocking valuable insights based on a solid understanding of an organisation’s business and industry.

Your Opportunity

• Be accountable for leading and managing engagements of high-profile clients and all aspects of audit delivery, client service and business development
• Be responsible for executing advisory related engagements
• Provide inspirational and engaging leadership to grow and develop our talent 
• Form strong relationships with our prestigious audit clients and play a key role in the delivery of quality assurance and reporting
• Benefit from career building experiences through your work on some of the largest audit clients
• Enjoy a journey offering considerable scope to grow through our structured future leadership program
• Look forward to capitalising on interesting career opportunities on offer through our Global network of offices

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Bring a proven track record of high performance and success
• Have gained strong IFRS skills
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated team leadership abilities

Qualifications

chartered accountant or equivalent.  External audit experience

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.