Lawyer, Quality and Risk Management at KPMG

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistance with the establishment of effective and efficient compliance framework, policies and procedures.
• Negotiate, draft and review contracts / agreements / documents to ensure that the firm is properly protected and ensure compliance with the Firm’s standard business terms and conditions.
• Attendance at legal proceedings and providing regular court update on status of outstanding court matters.
• Representing the firm at meetings, taking minutes and proffering legal opinions.
• Liaise with the firm’s external lawyers, insurance brokers and regulators
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory filing, licensing and registrations
• Anticipate and counsel on adverse regulatory or litigation trends, including collaborating with key stakeholders
• Assistance with the review the Firm’s prohibited investments list and monitor compliance in line with the Risk Management policy.
• Assist in conducting Risk Management and Independence Compliance reviews.
• Manage and administer the Risk Management databases and microweb.
• Deploy and monitor web-based training programs for the Firm.
• Conduct research from appropriate sources/references in resolving risk management related queries.
• Attend to queries from engagement teams on Q&RM issues.
• Manage the various Q&RM functional email boxes.
• Any other Quality & Risk Management functions as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law degree from a reputable university with a minimum of second class upper (2:1) division.
• Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of second class upper (2:1) division.
• 6 - 10 years “Post-NYSC” working experience
• Candidates must have 5 credits at O’ Levels in one sitting, including Mathematics and English

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Knowledge of local and global Auditor’s Independence Rules such as SEC, IFAC Code of Ethics for Accountants and ICAN Regulations, will be an added advantage.
• Ability to think strategically, provide creative solutions and appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and people management skills.
• Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Good leadership and teaming skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of office Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Good professional appearance and attitude.