Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist

Job title/position:

Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist

Number of positions:

01

Function and Business Unit:

Tax & Legal (JHB) - National

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

Job title/position:

Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist

Number of positions:

01

Function and Business Unit:

Tax & Legal (JHB) - National

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