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Job Description: An independent audit is one of the foundations for establishing trust in the capital markets. If this principle is integral to your career goals, you should know that KPMG believes organizational culture has a significant impact on audit quality. KPMG LLP understands and values their role in the capital markets and continually seeks to enhance the perception of our profession by supporting our people, strengthening quality, and affirming the importance of trust and integrity. KPMG is a great place to build your career. We are currently seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to join us in our New York office.KPMG's Audit practice provides the Financial Statement Audit as its primary service, which is supported by a rigorous audit methodology, robust technology and global consistency. KPMG's focus is on the client's financial statements, emphasizing the critical nature of substantive procedures, as well as effective risk assessment and control testing activities. To further enhance our Financial Statement Audit, KPMG auditors use a multidisciplinary approach to combine such technical knowledge and skill sets as tax, forensics, information risk management and valuation as well as an industry focus to the audit to help ensure that the engagement team understands the client's business.Responsibilities for both positions:• Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements of various clients, including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants• Review SEC filings• Research technical accounting issues• Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis and new service development• Assist with the career development of team members• Identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients• Work with other managers to help ensure the proper deployment of the audit staff• Understand and utilize KPMG’s Audit MethodologyAdditional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:• Aid in the identification of business development• Help expand the client base by identifying and growing current client portfoliosQualifications for both positions:• Five years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university• Licensed CPA• Demonstrated supervisory experience• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, (GAAS) and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards• Able to meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional service• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research skills• Strong knowledge and experience with audits in the Financial Services markets• Willing and able to travelAdditional Qualifications for Senior Manager:• Seven years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm• Advanced working knowledge of technical literatureKPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 22570.Follow us on Twitter:http://twitter.com/KPMGUSCareersKPMG. A great place to build your career.No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.© 2010 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved.