Assistant Audit Manager

Roles & responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out audit field work, statutory reporting and completion work for companies active in Belgium.
• Supervising and coaching junior members of staff.
• Preparing an audit file in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (“ISA”) and KPMG's standards. Preparing a report outlining the findings from your audit work. Keeping managers and partners up to date with progress of the audit.
• Visiting clients on-site and being a point of contact for the client throughout the year.
• Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying business opportunities within your client base.

Skills & qualifications

• You hold a master degree in commercial engineering, commercial sciences or (applied) economic sciences. A specialization in Accountancy is an asset;
• You have at least three years of relevant experience as external auditor;
• You have a critical mindset and exercise professional judgment throughout the engagement;
• Good team working and communication skills are essential;
• You have knowledge of Belgian GAAP and IFRS. Knowledge of US GAAP and US GAAS is an asset.
• The role will require the candidate to be commercially aware and able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of wider business factors, enabling you to understand and identify key audit risks and accounting issues and develop audit strategies and procedures to tackles these issues.
• You take accountability for performing and following up on the audit and for ensuring the delivery of work is to the highest quality.
• You have excellent planning and organization skills and you work effectively in situations involving rapid change and simultaneous demands.
• You proactively share knowledge and you effectively develop, motivate, coach, train and supervise less experienced team members.
• You are confident in working with AI tools, combined with a critical and responsible mindset when applying AI in daily tasks and team collaboration.

As a Certified Top Employer We Offer

• A reward package that goes beyond salary. Think premium electric company car (BMW, Mercedes, etc.) + charging card, net allowances, bonus, smartphone and lots of extras you can personalize with our cafeteria plan.
• Peace of mind with full insurance coverage. We’ve got you covered with group and hospitalization insurance, plus optional extras like dental, eye care, and medical consultations.
• Work in your own way. Enjoy flexible hours, hybrid working, and even the chance to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year.
• Your growth = our priority. You’ll get training and development tailored to your job, level and even personal goals, plus support from your personal buddy and performance manager.
• More than colleagues. From sport challenges (Antwerp 10 Miles, Brussels Marathon, 1000km for KOTK) to volunteering (river clean-ups, tree planting), we make impact together through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.
• We care about you. With initiatives such as confidential counselors, an employee assistance program, hotlines and more, we will support your emotional and mental health throughout your career.
• Fun included. Expect team events, afterworks, and plenty of opportunities to connect outside the office, for those who want. Follow @KPMGBelgium on Instagram to find out what life at KPMG is really like.