KPMG—Manager - DPP Accounting Group

Job description

Description: Roles & responsibilities •Work with other subject matter experts and stakeholders from the business •Draft/update new IFRS and US GAAP accounting technical guidance for both internal firm guidance and external publications •Monitor and stay current on IASB and FASB project developments •Contribute (along with other team members/senior managers/ US national office team) to researching/writing technical accounting guidance and examples •Assist US national office team in preparing illustrative financial statements •Assist with the ongoing maintenance/improvement of information structure on internal website that captures firm technical guidance Present on technical accounting matters at US national office team meetings and on external-facing webcasts/podcasts Mandatory technical & functional skills •IT savvy, including extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Should be proficient in MS Power Point to create effective presentations. Additional exposure to/knowledge of other IT applications (e.g. MS Teams, SharePoint) would be beneficial •Excellent project management skills, particularly managing stakeholders’ expectations and proactively communicating issues, solutions and progress •Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective upward management and cross team communication Key behavioural attributes/requirements •Well-developed supervisory skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals internally and with US stakeholders at different seniority levels •Ability to work well independently and as part of a team