KPMG Caucasus & Central Asia

Senior Auditor in Banking and Financial Services

In short

This role manages and reviews IFRS audits of banks and other financial institutions, including engagement planning, budgeting, risk resolution, and client relationship development, posted by KPMG Caucasus & Central Asia. It requires 5–7 years of external audit experience at a Big Four or similar firm, strong IFRS and banking knowledge, a professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent), and fluency in Russian and English. The role also involves business development, team performance evaluation, and training delivery, with a hybrid work schedule in Almaty.

Responsibilities
•Manage and review audits of financial statements of banks and other financial institutions prepared under IFRS.
•Contribute to the preparation of commercial proposals and engagement pricing.
•Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing banking clients.
•Identify prospective clients in the banking sector.
•Monitor developments in the audit market.
•Identify and resolve risk-related matters.
•Participate in audit engagement planning.
•Manage engagement budgets and track actual costs.
•Hold debrief meetings with the engagement team.
•Submit the audit report to the Engagement Partner/Director.
•Evaluate the performance of Assistants and Supervisors.
•Work closely with Department of Professional Practice specialists.
•Take part in recruitment events and deliver training sessions.
Requirements
•Higher education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
•At least 5–7 years of external audit experience at a Big Four or another audit firm.
•Proven experience managing audit engagements end-to-end.
•Strong knowledge of IFRS.
•Solid understanding of banking operations and key risk areas.
•Knowledge of Kazakhstan's banking regulation.
•Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent.
•Experience in business development.
•Strong analytical and project management skills.
•Fluency in Russian and English.
•Strong communication and presentation skills.
Conditions
•An international corporate culture fostering personal growth.
•A team of passionate colleagues.
•Continuous development and professional growth.
•A competitive compensation package.
•An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity.
•A flexible, hybrid working schedule.

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