Senior Manager - External Audit (Asset Management)

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Senior Manager - External Audit (Asset Management) at KPMG Australia is a full-time onsite Sydney role focusing on leading high profile audits, delivering excellence in client service and quality assurance, and guiding business development while mentoring teams. You should bring experience with large group audits for financial services and funds, asset management including infrastructure and real assets, and private equity or private credit, plus IFRS expertise (IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IAS 40, IFRS 15) and strong analytical and project management skills. Build strong client relationships, contribute to reporting, and leverage our global network and leadership program for growth. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant sectors and regulatory considerations, quantify outcomes, and craft a concise note showing your fit with KPMG’s diverse, inclusive culture and flexible working environment.

Job Description

• Sydney NSW, Australia 

• Full-time 

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: 

• Understanding of large group audit engagements for financial services and funds clients 

• Understanding of asset management (including infrastructure and real assets) and/or wealth management, including knowledge of financial, operational, and regulatory considerations 

• Understanding of private equity and/or private credit, including knowledge of financial, operational and regulatory considerations 

• Proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including significant experience in interpreting and applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 13 Fair Value, IAS 140 Investment Property and IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

• Strong analytical and project management skills 

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. 

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.