Senior Associate or Manager Accounting

Senior Associate or Manager Accounting

The DPP Accounting team consists of a core team of approximately nine experienced professionals topped up with those rotation in and out - approximately 10-15 colleagues - from our assurance department. We are passionate about accounting, care about the firm, have fun along the way - and all we do, we do with audit quality in mind. We are dedicated to supporting your career development through providing a work environment where you can excel. Join us to be part of a team that values continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation.

Your challenges

• Dealing with (complex) consultations on judgmental IFRS and Dutch GAAP accounting matter
• Developing and updating accounting tools to support our audit professionals like accounting papers, disclosure checklists, Illustrative financial statements etc.
• Developing and presenting training for both our audit professionals and clients on (developments in) financial reporting standards
• Contributing to KPMG accounting thought leadership and influencing developments and changes in the accounting arena through active participation in (committees of) the Dutch Accounting Standards Board and for IFRS via our global and EMA ISG and EMA infrastructure, and external organisations as Accountancy Europe and EFRAG
• Performing pre-issuance reviews of financial statements
• Providing technical accounting expertise to other KPMG departments that perform for example internal quality revies or are involved in inspections by regulators
• Creating and sharing thought leadership on accounting developments in in- and external publications

This is what you bring

• Master degree and professional RA (Dutch CPA) qualification or equivalent (completed or in progress)
• Relevant work experience (approximately 4 to 8 years) in audit and/or accounting
• Effective verbal and written communications skills in English (and Dutch as preference)
• Knowledge of and experience with IFRS (and preferably Dutch GAAP), strong project and people management skills, team player

Although the role is about technical accounting, to be successful a sound dose of curiosity and people skills comes in handy. It is all about understanding the specific facts and circumstances and the underlying rationale while liaising with audit professionals. The role involves both focussing on an understanding the detail while at the same time it is important to zoom out and assess the bigger picture. In KPMG there is room for entrepreneurship and we are looking for a colleague that feels accountable for the quality of their own work to advance the firm. If you possess a critical eye, are hands-on and focus on creating synergies between departments and teams, then we challenge you to expand your skill set as you take control of your career in accounting. We offer access to ongoing professional development programmes designed to enhance your expertise and keep you at the forefront of accounting developments.

* These requirements give a direction of the profile we are looking for for this position. Do you not meet all the requirements but think this is the position for you? Then we kindly invite you to apply.

What will you do in this position?

Financial reporting lies at the core of our audit business, it is what we audit and what we use to model and plan our audit approach. Our audit opinion communicates about the reporting entity's financial reporting. For a high quality audit we need to have a good understanding of the relevant financial reporting requirements and their application. DPP Accounting contributes to KPMG’s key objectives through:

• Delivering high quality responses to consultations while fostering a healthy consultation experience
• Identifying and communicating changes in laws, regulations and accounting standards including emerging issues and hot topics
• Developing training, tools and guidance
• Contribute to other audit quality initiatives and various accounting related projects

This is what we offer

KPMG offers you a lot of opportunities to develop yourself in a field of expertise that is becoming increasingly important. What to expect:

• A competitive salary with attractive fringe benefits, including profit distribution, a fixed expense allowance and a work-from-home allowance.
• 30 vacation days (on a full-time basis) and the option to buy more days or sell your vacation days.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth, with access to training sessions, courses and coaching.
• A modern workplace with flexible work tools and arrangements, such as a laptop and iPhone that you can also use privately.
• Customized mobility solutions, such as a lease car or NS Business Card.
• A strong focus on vitality, with access to fitness facilities and vitality programs.

At KPMG, we believe in the power of collaboration and social commitment. You work together with colleagues who share the same passion for IT and security, and we regularly organize team outings and volunteer work.

Application procedure

Step 1. Your application

Have you applied? Then you will receive an invitation for the KPMG Talent Pitch immediately after your application. In the Talent Pitch, we not only get to know you, but you also get to know us better. We will also give you a tour of the world of KPMG. During the pitch, you will complete a personality questionnaire and take an aptitude test.

Step 2. The first interview

After completing the KPMG Talent Pitch, we will invite you for a first interview with a recruiter. In some cases, a colleague from the relevant department will also be present at the interview. This interview is a mutual introduction, where you also get the chance to ask all the questions you probably have.

Step 3. Follow-up interview

Did you have a positive conversation and are you still enthusiastic? If we also see a match, a second meeting will follow. In this second interview, we will delve deeper into the role and the substantive themes you will be dealing with. You may be asked to prepare a business case for the interview. Sometimes there is a final interview.

Step 4. Offer

Is there a match? Then we will make you an offer and hopefully you will start at KPMG soon. The offer will not only include your salary but also all our employment conditions, such as your pension, vacation days, and more! Do you agree with our offer? Then we congratulate you as our new colleague and take the last step.

Step 5. Screening

We want to be an integral and reliable organization in all respects, so we screen everyone who comes to work with us. Validata conducts this screening and checks references, among other things. Everything in order? The path to a great career at KPMG is open to you. You will then start with the onboarding program.

Would you like to know more about our application procedure? Then contact HR Recruitment via recruitment@kpmg.nl.