KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job Description
We invite highly motivated, dynamic professionals to join our growing Quality & Risk Management Team.
Our Quality & Risk Management Department disseminates timely and relevant information on developments in legislation and regulations; and executes initiatives to manage our risk in a challenging environment. The individual will be part of Engagement Acceptance team responsible for ensuring compliance with client and engagement acceptance and continuance policies and procedures. In addition, this team maintains multiple risk systems across Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia, timely implement systems controls and rules to meet both global and local regulatory requirements, communicate changes in policies and procedures surrounding client and engagement procedures.
The Role Involves
- Be part of the Quality & Risk Management team servicing internal clients.
- Develop and maintain internal relationships to promote understanding and compliance with risk management policies and procedures.
- Understand the necessity of KPMG to comply with KPMG Global risk management requirements and administer the processes required to maintain compliance.
- Manage various aspects of the risk management function, including the implementation of processes, tools and systems to identify, assess, manage, monitor and report risks.
- Translate business requirements and functional needs into business / reporting and system specifications.
- Participate in local and global discussions to formulate new or enhance existing procedures and processes.
- Be familiar with the organization data architecture, data management, understand the business processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain, monitor/update validity of risk controls in the risk management systems including user acceptance testing.
- Deliver training as necessary.
- Support enhancement and streamlining of risk procedures, apply innovative techniques enabling technology and automation solutions to increase efficiencies in business processes.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit (external / internal) or a similar role, preferably within a professional services firm
- Strong attention to details
- Mentally agile to cope with complexity
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in team environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distil complex concepts into simple terms
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Flexibility to accommodate organizational changes in processes, structures, decisions and be persistent in the face of continuous challenges and resistance
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.
