Budapest is the host to KPMG Global Services Hungary, KPMG’s international compliance services center, which offers VAT compliance and Accounting solutions, and multicultural compliance professionals, who can provide coverage in more than 40 countries with relevant language and technical skills.

KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a formal business unit of KPMG enabling clients to broaden their operational capacity. 2021 is the first year of KDN’s operations and will see new processes and ways of working set up to support the sustainable and efficient operations of businesses, also developing and scaling centralized services.

Job Purpose

Work closely with the Head of Finance KDN Audit to support financial reporting and operational activities of KDN Audit entities.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and home office opportunity
• 3 paid days for volunteering and CSR activities
• Multicultural working environment in a newly built office
• Medicover and life insurance package
• iPhone8 with subscription
• Regular English and Hungarian courses
• Fast development opportunity in a Big4 environment
• Opportunities for assignments in foreign KPMG offices after 2 years
• In-depth professional training from beginner to advanced level
• Online and offline sports opportunities
• Relocation support for foreign candidates

Main responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Operations

• Assist with monitoring of WIP valuation, billing, and collections process in compliance with AR collection and escalation policy
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation of financial reporting and analysis for engagement managers and partners and the management of KDN Audit on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis of KDN Audit entities
• Support the annual audit of KDN Audit activities related to financial reporting and internal controls
• Complete ownership of month-end process & reporting, including all reconciliations. Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules
• Monitor and track transactions as required for assigned areas, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Collaborate with finance and accounting service providers providing input for KDN Audit into the corporate reporting of the KDN Group, along with the input into the Quarterly Business Review process of KDN
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, or special projects in KDN Finance
• Contribute to KDN Audit EMS/PMS development and enhancement
• Provide support to the Head of Finance on ad hoc project and analytical tasks

Business Operations

• Work with the Head of Finance on the annual budget process assisting with analysis of headcount, costs and time allocations, and other elements for KDN Audit entities
• Provide support in annual budget and forecast to engagement managers and partners and the management as required
• Analyze financial and operational results of business units, highlighting exceptions and escalating them as appropriate
• Create executive summaries and dashboards for the Product/Business Unit Leads and the Head of Finance to understand the key operational drivers and identify areas for focus
• Prepare and develop new reports for the analysis of costs, revenue and time postings or other measures specific to the Product/Business Unit

KDN Audit technology tools and solutions

• Contribute to KDN Audit EMS/PMS development and enhancement
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and optimization of KDN Finance processes and systems

Requirements

• Professional Accounting Designation and a degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration
• Fluent English knowledge
• 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field, preferably in a similar role in a similar-sized organization
• At least 2 years of experience using Excel in a business environment on an advanced level managing large volumes of data and creating financial reports and ad hoc analyses in Excel
• Proven success working within an international environment and a complex organizational structure
• The ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial or business reports and projections
  • Ability to work with remote, geographically diverse teams on a daily basis
  • Ability to use own initiative to identify practical solutions to resolve issues that arise
  • Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills; should be able to quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholder individuals and groups at all levels across KDN Audit
  • Proven communication and relationship building skills with the ability to present financial and non-financial information in a clear and effective manner
  • A “self-starter” - ability to work independently on a daily basis with minimum supervision