Quality & Risk Management Associate at KPMG

Position Summary


We are currently looking for a Quality & Risk Management Associate who will play a role in providing risk management services and promote compliance with KPMG policies and professional standards within and by the firm.


Key roles and responsibilities


Assist in preparing and conducting of compliance review programs together with any reporting thereof.
Carrying out due diligence studies on regulatory/compliance and other reviews as required by clients.
Conducting general and specific market research as required by clients and/or to provide background information.
Responding to general queries from Business Units relating to projects and tasks.
Maintain good business relationship with other internal business units to achieve desired objectives of the department and the firm.
Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.


Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:


Bachelor's degree in laws or a business-related field.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a busy legal, compliance or regulatory environment. Exposure to risk management related work is an added advantage.


Personal attributes:


Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills.
IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
An eye for detail
Team player with leadership capability
Excellent coordination and planning skills
Multicultural skills to operate across diverse African jurisdictions.
Resilience, tenacity, and the ability to handle difficult client conversations.
Comfort with multitasking, flexibility, open-mindedness, and the ability to make quick decisions.
Unquestionable integrity.