Associate Manager, Client Engagement Acceptance & Continuity (CEAC)
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
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 Risk Management team servicing internal stakeholders.
- Be familiar with the KPMG Global risk management requirements and administer the processes required to maintain compliance.
- Supports organizational compliance in the client and engagement on-boarding process.
- Be familiar with the organization data architecture, perform data-mining, establishing a firm understanding of the different business processes and monitor risk controls.
- Maintain, monitor/update risk management systems and platforms.
- Execute controls & monitoring procedures.
- Support enhancement and streamlining of risk procedures, apply innovative techniques enabling technology and automation solutions to increase efficiencies in business processes.
- Oversee and lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and according to specifications
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
- At least 6 years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit (external / internal) or a similar role, preferably within a professional services firm.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Quick-witted, patient and conscientious
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- Good communication and people skills
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes
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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.