Assistant Manager / VP – KPE Audit | KPMG Global Services | Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Description

Summary

KPMG Global Services (KGS) is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager / VP – KPE Audit in Bangalore, Karnataka. This role is ideal for chartered accountants (CA/ICAI) or ACCA affiliates with 3–4 years of post-qualification audit experience, preferably in a Big 4 firm. As an Assistant Manager in the KPE audit team, you will lead audit engagements for international clients, manage junior team members, and ensure high-quality financial statement audits in compliance with country-specific statutory requirements. This role offers exposure to IFRS, leadership opportunities, and global audit practices, while providing a platform to mentor future audit leaders.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

Audit Leadership & Delivery

• Lead audit engagements and deliver high-quality, end-to-end audit deliverables for international KPMG clients.
• Plan audits, including pre-planning activities, risk assessments, and client documentation (PBC requests).
• Manage smaller to medium-sized audit assignments independently, and support larger engagements with guidance from managers.
• Review complex sections of financial statements, preparing workpapers, controls documentation, and audit findings.

Team Management & Mentoring

• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior and semi-experienced team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide timely feedback to team members.
• Track and manage open audit issues until resolution, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong professional relationships with clients and onshore engagement teams through regular meetings.
• Maintain data confidentiality and compliance with KPMG risk management policies.
• Provide regular updates on audit progress, pipeline, and key issues to stakeholders.

Mandatory Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently across multiple audit engagements.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Practical experience with IFRS standards.
• Big 4 audit experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA/ICAI) or ACCA Affiliate.
• Experience: 3–4 years post-qualification in audit or financial services.
• Articleship: For ICAI affiliates, CA articleship with a top or mid-tier accounting firm is preferred.

Why Join KPMG Global Services

• Gain international exposure in auditing financial statements for global clients.
• Lead and mentor a dynamic audit team, building leadership and technical skills.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Collaborate with a global network of professionals and expand your audit expertise.

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Take the next step in your career as an Assistant Manager / VP – KPE Audit at KPMG Global Services, Bangalore. Apply today through the official KPMG careers portal:

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