Overview – KPMG Saudi Levant Cluster
KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Saudi Levant Cluster having three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Currently, KPMG’s Saudi Levant Cluster workforce is over 2,000. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for talent various functions and levels.
KPMG operates through an experienced leadership with dedicated regional teams, which enables our network of professional talent, our technologies and our products and solutions to quickly come together to meet clients’ needs. Our company’s vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm, trusted by our people, our clients, and our society.
We value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm, or another 'Big Four' organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one
Job Summary:
A Professional who attends day to day operational Personal Independence (PI) queries, monitors E&I system and manages the other team members.
The role requires technical & practical knowledge, experience and insight of the global & country specific E&I policies and procedures - including core principles specified in GQRM Manual and other E&I and compliance related requirements as per regulators, applicable in the UAE and Oman. The role will include delivering firm wide training on PI.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing day to day PI operations and PI Team
- Coaching of the PI team
- Reviewing and preparing PI RER SOQM controls
- Performing Firm wide Independence Compliance Audits (Firm, direct entry and existing staff)
- KICS Administrator
- Preparation of the weekly COIM exercise
- Answering PI related queries raised in Risk Connect (or other channels) for both individuals and the firm
- Granting investment pre-approvals
- Develop and deliver regular firm wide PI training
- Develop and implement action plans to address areas of focus
- Roll out and monitor completion of the annual independence declaration
Qualifications:
Education requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, accounting, finance or law
- Certifications in the field of Risk Management/ relevant professional qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA)
Work experience requirements:
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a reputable multinational organization/ Big 4, preferably other KPMG member firm, within Risk Management, with 1 to 2 years’ experience in management
Technical Skills:
- Ability to deliver solution-focused advice and provide practical business solutions.
- Comprehensive command over relevant knowledge and understating of the global/ local risk management procedures to be able to provide appropriate guidance and advice – including principles of independence and conflict of interest.
- Ability to understand an apply principles of law; and to analyse and resolve legal problems and to guide the legal strategic thinking of the Firm’s service line heads.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications and relevant software
- Technical IT skills relevant to be able to understand and operate the related E&I software’s/ tools
What we Offer:
KPMG supports equal opportunities for all prospected candidates. We commit to provide personal and professional development for all our employees. We operate in a friendly supportive environment. We respect each other and draw strength from our differences. We prioritize the employee well-being by adapting Pioneer ways for work live balance.
