Senior Audit Associate - IGH Audits (FY25)

About the role

KPMG Middle East is hiring a Senior Audit Associate specializing in Infrastructure, Governance, Healthcare, Real Estate, construction and Oil & Gas (IGH) audits for its FY25 hiring session. The position starts on 1 October 2024, with interviews beginning in June 2024. It reports to a Supervisor and sits at hierarchical level E3.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing and finalizing IGH audit assignments for Manager/Partner review.
• Produce work for review, highlight issues and suggest solutions.
• Manage client deliverables, including attending meetings.
• Conduct strategic analysis and identify business and audit risks in the IGH sector.
• Assess the effectiveness of client processes and controls.
• Perform higher-risk and nonroutine audit functions.
• Mentor and manage junior team members on a day-to-day basis.
• Apply the KPMG Audit Manual/Methodology, auditing standards and industry standards correctly.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or completed A levels or equivalent.
• ACCA: minimum 9 papers (F1-F9) completed; CPA: completion of 2 papers; ICAEW: completion of the Professional Stage.
• 2+ years of postgraduate experience, with recent IGH audit experience.
• Fluent English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Effective communication and problem-solving.