KYC Specialist at KPMG

Job Summary

• The KYC Specialist oversees the centralized development of high-quality due diligence reports for clients and other third parties The role offers expertise in terms of due diligence reports for clients and third parties to ensure the reports are processed and produced in accordance with KPMG’s internal policies and relevant Anti-Money Laundering rules.
• The role will actively propose and take part in the review of the processes/policies and on their implementation within the KYC team enabling the firm to respond to changing business environments.

Responsibilities

Know Your Customer (KYC)

• Supervise and review the work performed by the KYC interns
• Conduct research on existing and potential clients and gather KYC information and documentation 
• Maintain client information in the Firm’s KYC repository tools
• Carry out the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) obligations: Understanding client’s identity and business activities
• Identifying the client, its beneficial owners, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) if any etc
• Gathering information on the intended purpose and nature of the business relationship
• Provide status reports of DD reports to the supervising associate as required.
• Validate the completeness and accuracy of KYC screenings/ due diligence reports, evaluate and document the assessment of the results according to relevant regulations, guidance and procedures
• Monitor data quality 
• Keep abreast with current and updated procedures policies and practices
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CFT compliance requirements and industry best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You’ll help our teams succeed if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in law or Accounting.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an added advantage.
• 3- 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience gained in a law firm, professional services firm or the financial sector is desirable.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering rules, know-your-customer process and regulatory framework in Nigeria is an added advantage/ preferable.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Results oriented, proactive, detailed and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and people management skills.