ID253441 Audit Manager

KPMG is one of the world’s leading providers of Audit, Tax and Advisory services, supporting organizations to inspire confidence and drive meaningful change. At KPMG, we run our firm with the same rigor and professionalism that we bring to our clients’ businesses - by investing in talented people and building extraordinary professionals.

KPMG offers great opportunities to build a successful career.

When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career, you choose to inspire confidence and empower change around you.

KPMG’s vision is to recruit extraordinary people and build extraordinary professionals.

We are currently seeking an Audit Manager to join our Audit Core team.

Career Level & GCA Alignment

• GCA Family & Sub-family:

  Audit/Core Audit

• Career Level:

  Level 4.i - Manager 1

Why join us?

• Clarity & Career Structure (GCA):

  Your role, responsibilities, and impact are clearly defined at Manager level, with transparent expectations and a structured career path toward Senior Manager and beyond, aligned with KPMG’s Global Career Architecture.

• Ownership & Influence:

  As an Audit Manager in Audit Core, you have real decision-making authority, ownership of engagements, and the opportunity to directly influence quality, teams, and client outcomes.

• Fair & Transparent Evaluation:

  Your role scope and performance are assessed using a global Korn Ferry methodology, ensuring consistency, equity, and meaningful development feedback.

• Professional Growth:

  You will continuously develop both technical and leadership skills through on-the-job experience, formal learning programs, coaching, and mentoring from senior leaders.

• Exposure & Impact:

  You will work with diverse clients and industries, addressing complex audit topics and contributing to the growth and reputation of KPMG’s Audit practice.

• Strong Team & Culture:

  You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing audit team that values knowledge sharing, trust, and professional integrity.

• Flexibility & Well-being:

  We support flexible working arrangements and promote a sustainable work environment that encourages balance, well-being, and long-term performance.

What are we looking for?

• Professional qualifications:  ACCA, CAFR, or other similar accounting frameworks (required).
• Relevant experience:  At least 6 years of experience in audit and assurance services for medium to large clients within Commercial and/or Financial Services industries.
• Technical expertise:  Strong knowledge of Romanian Accounting Standards (RAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Business understanding: Good knowledge of the Romanian market and  local business environment.
• Leadership capability:  Proven experience in leading teams, managing performance, and mentoring junior professionals.
• Analytical & delivery focused:  Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure and manage tight deadlines effectively.
• Communication skills:  Excellent English and Romanian (written & spoken). Other European languages are an advantage.
• Professional mindset:  Self-motivated, results-oriented, and committed to collaboration in a professional services environment.

What will you do?

• Engagement leadership:  Lead audit engagements for Romanian and international clients, ensuring delivery in line with KPMG audit methodology and quality standards.
• Team management & development:  Coordinate, coach, and develop junior team members through on-the-job training and structured performance feedback.
• Quality & risk management:  Review audit work, exercise professional judgment, and ensure compliance with accounting, auditing, and independence requirements.
• Client relationship management:  Build and maintain strong professional relationships with client management and key stakeholders.
• Business development:  Contribute to the growth of the audit client portfolio through relationship building, opportunity identification, and proposal support.

What’s in it for you?

• Decision-making authority:  Autonomy at Manager level, with ownership of engagements, teams, and client outcomes.
• Recognition & impact:  Your ideas, insights, and professional judgment are valued and visible across the firm.
• Learning & leadership development:  Continuous feedback, coaching, mentoring, and access to advanced technical and leadership training programs.
• Dynamic professional environment:  A fast-paced, collaborative audit practice with strong mentoring culture.
• Flexibility & well-being:  Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment that encourages balance and sustainable performance.

Our Culture

Working at KPMG is about more than work - it’s about people. We foster an inclusive culture that supports employees in pursuing their passions, maintaining well-being, and growing both professionally and personally. Our benefits, initiatives, and flexible working models are designed to support this philosophy.

Recruitment Process & Confidentiality

Confidentiality will be ensured throughout the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews.