Assistant Manager – Risk Management - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - KPMG in Malaysia

Description

Descriptions

KPMG Malaysia Risk Management Department (RMD):

• Assists the Firm's Risk Management Partner and Ethics & Independence Partner in implementing and facilitating compliance with KPMG policies and procedures, Systems of Quality Management, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) by-laws and other relevant applicable regulations
• Liaise with all parts of the business as necessary on compliance with KPMG risk management and Systems of Quality Management policies and procedures
• Facilitates the ongoing development and review of risk management initiatives to assist KPMG Malaysia's effort in improving its quality, risk and compliance initiatives

Responsibilities

• Implement new and revised KPMG Quality & Risk Management policies and procedures including client and engagement acceptance, conflict of interest, independence clearance and related areas.
• Carry out research, analysis of relevant policies and regulations, prepare policies and procedures document
• Use monitoring systems, generate and analyze systems reports, prepare summary findings and reports
• Carry out compliance review
• Prepare communication, guidance and training materials
• Supervise and guide team members in related projects

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting/ Business Administration/ Finance / Internal Audit or other relevant discipline
• 5 to 7 years' working experience relevant to the responsibilities stated above
• Familiarity in Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) by-laws and other legal and regulatory requirements is an added advantage
• Has high self-initiative, resourceful, strong analytical skills, attentive to detail and an excellent command of written and spoken English
• Able to handle communication that demonstrates high professionalism with all levels including management level and external parties
• Knowledge and experience in Excel in spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft applications
• Candidates should be comfortable as a self-starter with the ability to work independently, work with systems and conduct hands-on fieldwork
• Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality is critical
• Eager to learn and seek knowledge in order to highlight shortcomings and recommend possible improvements to the existing methods
• Highly adaptable to changing circumstances and environment and able to work under tight deadlines if necessary