Job Description

Join our dynamic automation & innovation team at KPMG and unlock your full potential! As part of our Audit and Assurance division, you'll be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that support external audit engagements. Our team is dedicated to providing data-driven, technology-focused solutions that address complex challenges for both our external audit teams and clients.

Your Opportunity

A Manager in the Automation and Innovation team leads a hub within the stream, providing specialist expertise, skills, and business knowledge. The Manager conducts most technical reviews of deliverables from Consultants and Senior Consultants before sharing them with the stakeholders. This role may be performed as an individual contributor providing subject matter expertise or by leading a small team. They offer technical knowledge, direction, and training to junior team members.

The Manager ensures effective project management by achieving profitability targets, and by sharing technical knowledge while coaching and training junior team members. They are involved in the day-to-day management of the team, facilitating industry-specific training, addressing resource challenges, and providing constructive feedback as part of performance development. The Manager promotes collaboration within the firm through engagements and networks.

Responsibilities:

Form part of the Automation & Innovation team where you will perform a key role in driving and developing cutting edge technology to support Audit and Assurance clients by:

• Applying your knowledge to design, build and deploy automated solutions using technologies such as Python, Spark, VBA, C#, Power Platform, cloud technologies and AI-powered solutions.
• Identifying and shaping automation opportunities by working with audit teams and clients to understand their technology journey, uncover pain points and time-consuming repeatable activities, and design solutions that address these needs - either bespoke to a client or scalable across the industry.
• Providing project initiation and governance support by defining and maintaining clear deliverables, objectives, constraints and assumptions, and tracking progress through to completion.
• Overseeing end-to-end testing of solutions (unit, integration, and user acceptance as applicable), validate outputs against requirements and data quality expectations, and coordinate defect triage and remediation prior to release.
• Managing a portfolio of projects with conflicting timelines to be delivered and enhance the uptake of the existing solutions by supporting audit team to use them and understand the outputs.
• Creating and maintaining clear, auditable documentation (requirements, solution design, user guides, test evidence and release notes) and ensure deliverables follow documentation standards and governance procedures.
• Leading team planning, delivery forecasting and resourcing (onshore/offshore mix), and managing budgets to optimise cost while maintaining quality, timelines, and risk controls.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through regular, open communication; manage expectations on scope/timelines and act as an escalation point to resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate closely with other technology teams and risk functions to align solution design, security/compliance requirements, and release readiness, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks.
• Overseeing the development of junior team members through coaching and delivering technical training to upskill the team.
• Provide concise, insight-driven information to senior leadership, and confidently present and explain approach, progress, risks, and outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement by challenging current ways of working and implementing repeatable processes, standards and templates that improve quality and efficiency.
• Upholding independence and risk requirements and protecting the firm’s reputation, while supporting core people leadership activities (onboarding, timely feedback and performance-cycle responsibilities) in line with inclusion and diversity expectations.
• Completing training programs and resources to stay updated on industry trends.

How are you extraordinary?

• You demonstrate a strong tone and culture towards quality,
• You are a highly organised, efficient and task driven individual,
• You take initiative to seek out solutions in a timely manner,
• You actively seek out work to build your skill set,
• You work well within a team and independently, and
• You have a keen interest in innovation and technology.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience should include:

• Bachelors in technology, data science, engineering with relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of experience working with one or more of the following tools: Databricks, Power Automate, DevOps/GitHub, VS Code.
• 4+ years of experience using multiple of the following programming languages: Python, PySpark, VBA and/or C#.
• Experience with Microsoft office.

• Critical thinking, problem solving and & communication skills.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!