Consultant - Finance Advisory

A career with our CFO Advisory team will provide you with the opportunity to work with our clients to deliver compliant, commercial outcomes and develop and implement practical advice and recommendations to a range of complex accounting, financial and regulatory challenges.  Our clients choose us for our specialist advisory knowledge, collaborative approach and ability to engage on a range of interconnected services. 

Your Opportunity: 

Forming part of the CFO Advisory team in our Consulting Division as a consultant, you will work with some of the country’s leading clients and the wider national team, in a positive, collaborative and team focused environment. This role is ideally suited to candidates who have recently finished their studies in finance and are looking to do their CA, and who are seeking an opportunity to enhance their problem-solving skills with deep finance and commercial advisory experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards with our clients. This includes technical accounting support, project management, and embedding change across finance functions to cater for the new reporting requirements
• Assist with the implementation of new financial or regulatory reporting systems and policies for our clients, design and implement sound governance and control 
• Support the delivery of complex projects including project management, developing key client deliverables, preparing client reports and presentations, and liaising with senior leadership and external advisors 
• Perform data analysis to understand data quality and to inform and support robust decision making for our clients and promote effective decision making using financial tools
• Have an enquiring mind and a willingness to tackle new and emerging challenges and problem solve

How are you extraordinary: 

• You have a can-do attitude and are always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team
• You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms
• You are curious, keen to collaborate, learn from others, and stay abreast of research and thought leadership in future of work trends and leadership

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 could include: 

• A passion for delivering innovative client solutions using your excellent communication and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to solve new and technically challenging problems, either independently or as part of a team.
• A commercial and analytical mindset with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and strong project management skills
• Strong understanding of the AASB framework and US GAAP, potentially with experience in implementing accounting standards changes
• A Chartered Accountants (CA) qualification or equivalent

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!