KPMG South Africa·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
LegalFull TimeContract
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Description of the role and purpose of the job:
To ensure that all internal risk management procedures, as prescribed by KPMG Global Risk Management, are completed for all Tax & Legal engagements prior to engaging with clients and prior to client work being performed.
Key responsibilities:
Develop a sound understanding of the services provided by Tax & Legal to support the effective application of risk management requirements.
Stay informed of changes to relevant risk management processes, procedures and policies.
Assist with queries relating to risk management processes and requirements.
Complete various stages of the risk management process and provide timely updates to the relevant engagement teams.
Capture and maintain client information on the client and engagement management system.
Apply for client forensic reports as required.
Liaise effectively with stakeholders across various levels within the firm.
Support engagement teams with queries relating to the client take-on process.
Attend relevant team meetings, training sessions and other learning activities relating to the Risk function.
Mentoring and support of junior risk consultants
Skills and attributes required for the role:
Skills
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good time management and organisational skills.
Ability to adapt effectively to change.
Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to work.
Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification to develop a thorough understanding.
Ability to apply knowledge to practical situations and identify appropriate solutions.
Personal attributes
Collaborative and team-oriented.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good self-management skills with a willingness to learn and develop.
High level of attention to detail.
Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
Ability to understand, follow and act on instructions appropriately