Focus Team Coordinator

OverviewAt KPMG Ireland, we believe that diversity and inclusivity are key to achieving our full potential.We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.When you join KPMG, you're joining a community of over 4,200 employees who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.We want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters.Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.Are you our nextFocus Team Co-Ordinator in our Audit Function?Location, grade & contractLocation:Dublin 2, as part of our hybrid working modelGrade:OfficerContract type:PermanentRole focusWe are recruiting for a Focus Team Coordinator position within our Audit Practice.Your responsibilities will centre around three key areas (1) Process Management (2) Liaison between audit engagement teams and the Central Audit Support Unit (CASU) (3) Efficient management of workflow between audit engagement teams and CASU and management of the Proactive Calendar and Workflow Tool.Below is a list of some of the key responsibilities associated with the role, there will be scope for these responsibilities to grow and adapt over time.We ideally need you to have the following on your CV:Mandatory SkillsMinimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a Big 4 firm.Preferred SkillsQualifications: Minimum Bachelor's degree from a reputable university with excellent academic results.Highly organized with an ability to multitask, to be flexible, proactive and prioritize and manage deadlines.Strong communication skills and has a problem solving, can-do attitude.Ability to work closely with audit engagement teams, and other CASU team members to ensure delivery of a seamless service.A strong sense of accountability and commitment to delivering a quality service.Willingness to learn new skills to support the team, and to take on responsibility for delegated tasks.A high degree of enthusiasm, adaptability, reliability, and flexibilityStrong verbal (facilitation, phone servicing) and written (emails, internal/external correspondence) communication skills.Self-motivated, take initiative and provide solutions and alternatives.Collaborates and shares knowledge.Ability to work independently and unsupervised on day-to-day duties and tasks.Ability to pick up new systems quickly.Your work will be varied.Here are some core responsibilities:Process ManagementLiaise with CASU teams to ensure that all required information has been provided by audit engagement teams to allow for the effective performance of each task.Liaise with CASU team leaders to ensure that all tasks are assigned to the appropriate individuals and are performed on a timely basis to the required standard.Establish a robust system to monitor and ensure that the quality deliverables are provided by CASU.Ensure all timelines are clearly mapped, communicated and are achievable without delays with the assistance of the proactive calendar tool which will schedule all tasks for each engagement in a defined timeline.Provide project updates to the relevant stakeholders including Audit engagement team management and CASU management.Review task progress regularly to ensure that any issues identified are dealt with appropriately to maintain optimum process efficiency.Workflow managementCo-ordinate scheduling i.e. initializing the right work at the right time and triggering task allocations for audit engagement teams and CASU teams.Co-ordinate with audit engagement teams to ensure that information is effectively transferred to CASU on a timely basis to allow completion of centralized tasks at the scheduled time.Ensure proper processes and procedures are followed by CASU.Look for process improvements to reduce the seasonality of tasks and to improve efficiency in the process.Your teamAs the central point of contact between engagement teams and CASU, your role is pivotal in ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient communication between both groups.You will proactively monitor task progress, anticipate potential challenges, and coordinate the allocation and transfer of information to facilitate the timely completion of deliverables to the highest standard.By championing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability, you will help maintain process integrity, uphold agreed deadlines, and drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency, ultimately ensuring that all stakeholders' expectations are consistently met.Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences.Our range of benefits include:Discounted health insuranceThe purchase of additional annual leaveFrequent social events to help you build your networkEarly finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.Relocation assistance for those moving to IrelandComplimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.Inclusion & DiversityInclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at KPMG.We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level.At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent.We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential.Learn more about our Inclusion & Diversity program.ApplyIf you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button.If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Ciara O'Connor.For an interactive insight into life at KPMG, follow #KPMGLife on social media.You can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this roleBy clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise.This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to KPMG as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application and you hereby agree to that.If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email ****** stating this and we will ensure that such information is not 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