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Join to apply for the Financial Services Audit Manager - Credit role at KPMG South Africa

Join to apply for the Financial Services Audit Manager - Credit role at KPMG South Africa

Job title/position: Manager

Financial Services – Credit Audit Manager

Job specification

Job title/position: Manager

Financial Services – Credit Audit Manager

Number Of Positions

1

Function And Business Unit

Financial Services Audit

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

The Financial Services Audit division provides audit services to the largest banking clients in South Africa. We have created the credit risk group which requires audit managers to work primarily on the corporate and retail credit aspects of banking audits, specifically the determination of expected credit losses (ECL). This requires extensive knowledge and experience with IFRS 9 concepts in relation to banks and to work closely with credit model quants to determine and respond to audit risks as well as provide advisory services to non-audit clients. The credit risk group has been established to invest heavily in the development and training of individuals as well as streamline the credit audit approach globally.

Key Responsibilities

Credit managers are required:

• To guide, project manage and oversee the credit (ECL) audits of banks.
• To understand key technical concepts in relation credit modelling and the application of IFRS 9.
• To develop training material and administer training in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• To work with other global member firms in understanding common credit risk areas and streamlining the audit approach.
• To work closely with the quant credit modelling team in both audits and advisory work to link technical concepts with financial statement and audit requirements.
• Provide technical, audit operational, and audit quality leadership.
• Have a growth mindset to establish the credit risk group and expand service offerings.
• To interact with audit committee members, credit risk officers and other senior management personnel and build credible relationships.
  
  

• Deep understanding of credit risk, IFRS 9 and banking concepts
• A general understanding of credit modelling and approaches
• Exposure to financial services IT environment
• Strong leader
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Audit documentation software knowledge (eAudIT and Clara knowledge)
• Up to date with accounting, auditing standards and global best practice templates
• Enthusiasm, individual initiative and self-drive
  
  

• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification and has at least 3 years’ experience since completion of training contract.
• Experience in audits or advisory work over ECL.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Successful, Profitable and Highly Rated, medium-sized Audit and Accounting Firm (SAICA) with Clients ranging from JSE Listed to Owner-Managed Companies in a wide range of Industries, requires an astute, accurate and diligent Audit Manager to manage small Teams of SAICA Trainee Accountants, reviewing all Audit Files closely to ensure compliance to IRBA's Processes and Procedures. You will also get fantastic Accounting Exposure, as you'll spend three months working within a Listed Entity, creating Financial Statements on Caseware!
This Firm is diverse and offers a fantastic array of exposure in a professional setting, that has a family feel. The Partners have an inclusive management style and welcome innovative, strategic and technical input.
If you are passionate about External Audit and would like to move to the next level, this may be the role for you.

Requirements:

• CA (SA)
• SAICA Articles completed
• AFS using Caseware experience a must
• Own car a must

Desired Skills:

• Manage a Team
• Review Audit Files
• Create Financial Statements on Caseware
• Passionate about External Audit
• CA (SA)
• Own car

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Incentive Bonus

Do you thrive on uncovering financial complexities and leading audits that make a national impact? Ready to apply your tax expertise in the high-stakes world of financial services?

A respected public sector client is looking for a Specialist: Audit (Financial Services) to join its Large Business and International Division, based in Johannesburg. This specialist will independently lead complex, high-value audits across the financial services industry, including banking, insurance, asset management, and corporate restructurings. It's an opportunity to shape compliance at scale and contribute meaningfully to economic integrity.

• Lead complex tax audits involving Corporate Income Tax, financial products, and M&A transactions
• Conduct full audit cycles from planning through to execution and finalisation
• Identify tax risks and deliver credible assessments to support revenue collection
• Recommend process, system, and policy improvements based on audit insights
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other audit professionals
• Assist in legislative review by identifying loopholes and improvement areas
• Collaborate across teams and build productive relationships with stakeholders
• Analyse business and audit data to uncover trends, inconsistencies, and risks

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with 810 years tax audit experience in financial services, including 34 years at specialist level
  OR
  Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years relevant experience, including 34 years at operational specialist level
• Expertise in Corporate Income Tax, specialised financial products, and complex transactions
• Industry-specific audit experience in banking, asset management, life and non-life insurance
• Strong analytical, advisory, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team

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The global business environment is rapidly adapting to transformational measures and developments. As our Audit Manager, you will use your skills and experience to help our clients anticipate and manage the impact of these changes and challenges to their businesses.

The opportunity

You will work with challenging but motivating projects spread across a wide spectrum of companies and industries. Nonetheless, you will be working with a vibrant team that is focused on helping our clients succeed. Moreover, this role will offer you a diverse and independent work schedule that requires commitment and initiative.

Qualifications

Everything you do will lead to providing definitive auditing services that the capital markets and the client can rely upon. You will analyze financial statements, annual reports and annual general meetings for our clients to ensure that there is no breach of auditing standards. You will help our clients respond better to reporting and auditing issues within their businesses.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identifying potential audit issues or unusual trends in financial statements with detailed analytical trend analysis
• Demonstrating your professionalism while working in clients’ environments and providing exceptional service
• Operating effectively in a regulated environment, with a focus on protecting the capital markets and the investing public
• Having a genuine passion for protecting the financial markets via audit procedures auditing, and the resilience to prioritize and adapt in a demanding, fast-moving, constantly changing environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor of Accounting Honours
• Qualified CA(SA)
• Around 3-4 years’ experience as an accountant or auditor in various sectors – Financial services
• Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, and the confidence to identify and resolve problems.
• A proven record of excellence in communication and negotiation, supported by the technical writing skills to translate data into compelling stories and meaningful insights.

What we look for

We are most interested in people who are naturally curious and ready to work on audit engagements. We are looking for a sociable and outgoing professional who enjoys working with others and building relationships with both colleagues and clients. A goal-oriented senior manager who can implement business strategies with the ambition to strive for excellent service. Furthermore, we need a structured individual with good analytical skills and a genuine interest in accounting and auditing. In return, you can expect the support of colleagues, as well the industry-recognized training you’ll need to grow in your career

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Apex Group

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Apex Group

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Summary

The primary responsibility for this position is to plan and manage the audit and AFS schedule for the Alternative Funds and Local Unit Trusts within Institutional Client Accounting. The individual will be required to manage and coordinate the output of the Financial Reporting and Audit team, review of Annual Financial Statements prepared by the team, assisting with queries from auditors, clients and Institutional Client Accounting, providing support to the Financial Reporting and Audit team, ensuring team is up to date in terms of Accounting standards, monitoring of the performance of the team and ensuring processes and timelines are followed and standards are adhered to.

Job specification

• Deal Plan and manage the Financial Reporting and Audit team's deliverables.
• Ensure the team is adequately resourced for the expected deliverables.
• Ensure that staff are adequately equipped and motivated to perform the expected work.
• Ensure that quality is being effectively monitored and delivered, to minimize overruns.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, internal suppliers, and Client Relationship Managers.
• Review of financial statements and assist with audit queries.
• Work closely with Process Head and executive management to drive collaborative and effective policy development and implementations.
• Provide ongoing and continuous training, motivation and development of all team members to maintain high client service standards.
  
  

• A tertiary accounting qualification (minimum B. Com Accounting or equivalent, preferably coupled with a professional qualification.
• such as CA or ACCA) together with a minimum of 5 years working experience in total, of which at least 3 years should be relevant.
• industry experience within an audit environment.
• Management skills and experience.
• Previous experience in supervising and motivating staff.
• Previous experience in supervising and planning the output of a team.
• Previous experience in monitoring and ensuring quality of output.
• IT and Systems Skills and Knowledge:
• Advanced level experience in using Excel and MS Word.
• Proven competence and an aptitude for working with systems.
• Detailed understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP.
• An understanding of funds and fee structures.
• Knowledge of the hedge fund industry and unit trusts.
• Previous experience in the preparation of financial statements.
• Previous experience in dealing with clients and auditors.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• A track record of achievement

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Accounting

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• Citizenship: South African citizens
• Academic Standing: Currently in CTA, PGDA, 2nd Year, 3rd Year or equivalent (first attempt)
• Institution: Registered at a SAICA-accredited university
• Academic Performance: Consistent pass rate history with an average as indicated above, use your most recent results to apply.
• Motivation: A detailed motivation letter is required upon submission
  
  

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• Employment type Contract

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