Quality and Risk Management at KPMG

Job Summary:

Provides adequate support to the Risk Management Unit in ensuring the firm’s risks are appropriately identified, monitored, mitigated, and where necessary, eliminated through the design and implementation of control frameworks, policies and procedures

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assistance with the establishment of effective and efficient frameworks, policies and procedures to facilitate the execution of the unit’s mandate.
• Assistance with the review of contracts/ agreements to ensure compliance with the Firm’s standard business terms and conditions.
• 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 programmes for the Firm
• Provide assistance necessary with the facilitation of on-boarding training sessions for new Hires.
• Assist in monitoring and collation of Firm’s whistleblowing reporting channels reports and issues
• Conduct research from appropriate sources/references in resolving risk management related queries
• Assist with the back end administration of various web based Risk Management tools

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 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 networking and teaming skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Appreciable knowledge of information technology involving web designs.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of office productivity tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any degree from a reputable university with a minimum of second class upper
• ICAN or ACCA qualified and/or willingness to become a chartered accountant through ICAN