China/Audit Senior Associate

Experienced Opportunities Position: Associates/Senior Associates Service: Audit Specialization: Financial Services (FS), Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE), Consumer and Industrial Markets (CIM), Property and Infrastructure (P&I) Locations: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou Have you considered living in China? Or, perhaps going back to your roots and reconnecting with your heritage? KPMG China is the professional services firm that can help take you there. KPMG has one of the leading audit practices in China. It is a dynamic, fast growing practice whose success and reputation depends on the quality and integrity of its people and services. We're looking for talented individuals who want to either get back to their roots in China or explore a new culture. Join the firm that will help you build your career, your future, and your life. Responsibilities for both positions: * Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients * Understand and implement International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) * Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to engagement team and clients * Identify performance improvement opportunities * Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient * Utilize KPMG's Audit Methodology Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate: * Supervise the audit staff assigned to engagements, including completing performance reviews * Work with the audit team to develop hourly budgets and fee analysis Qualifications for both positions: * One year of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm * BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university * Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or equivalent overseas CPA exam * Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures * Able to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin * Willing and able to travel Additional Qualification for Senior Associate: * Two years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 18707 or click the job link below. KPMG. 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. © 2008 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. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: China/Audit Senior Associate Company: KPMG Location: San Francisco 94105 Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 18707