Insurance Audit - Senior Associate [Based In Singapore]

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Working in teams to acquire an in-depth understanding of our client’s business in the insurance and sector
• Carrying out audit of insurance accounting under IFRS 17 using globally rolled out audit program and methology
• Understanding the relationships between objectives of the audit sections, the need for the sufficiency of audit evidence, and presentation of the conclusions
• Assist in special projects which includes involvement in IFRS 17 implementation across regional and local insurance clients.
• Involvement in using technology and data analytics and auditing tools, such as Alteryx, Moody and KPMG developed audit innovation tools
• Be part of the Financial Services audit unit which offers opportunities into other financial institutions, fintech and adjacent industries.
  
  

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The Ideal Candidate Should Have

• A recognised degree in Accountancy or professional accounting qualifications such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA Australia etc
• Brings along at least 3 years of experience in handling a portfolio of clients from planning to audit execution in the insurance sector
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (e.g. IFRS 4/17), US GAAP and SOX-404
• A good understanding of pertinent business and risk management issues and familiarity with the regulatory and reporting environment
• Excellent communications skills, strong analytical skills and excellent business acumen
• Self-motivated and are able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to deliver quality presentations and present excellent written deliverables
• Possess strong project management skills with the ability to lead a team, including providing direction and support to team members
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
  
  

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