Governance and Compliance Manager at KPMG South Africa

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

• Our national Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services (IARCS) practice provides strategic sourcing of Internal Audit; Enterprise Risk Management; Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Compliance and Sustainability services. This opportunity involves a strong focus on Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance Services and the delivery of Compliance and Governance solutions to our clients.
• We currently have a vacancy for one experienced candidate within our JHB office who will support our IARCS Governance and Compliance team with Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance delivery for a wide variety of clients across all industries while providing clients with real, value added consulting services while enhancing the image of KPMG in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities
General

• Project Management including resource planning, budgeting and management of progress against budget, billing and collections, quality assurance and risk management on engagements
• Executing and managing various compliance and governance assignments
• Supporting IARCS management with supervision, training, coaching, development and mentoring of junior staff
• Continuous improvement and updating of technical knowledge
• Contribute towards enhancing current levels of service delivery, quality and client satisfaction
• Assisting with department administration, initiatives and relevant Compliance and Governance initiatives
• Reviewing, rating and performance management of subordinate staff
• Develop internal and external client relationships
• Operating with senior level stakeholders
• Ability to identify business opportunities e.g. potential additional services and / or increased scope opportunities

Compliance and Governance specific

• Regulatory Compliance Effectiveness Reviews

Opportunity-led approach

Job specification template

• The development of Regulatory Universe, Prioritisation of Regulatory Universe and the development of Compliance Risk Management Plans
• The interaction with the C-Suite to enable a thorough understanding of requirements within a company
• Development of policies and frameworks for both Compliance and Governance
• Ensuring Compliance Reporting and Compliance Monitoring
• Assessment of Compliance Structures
• Analysis of Social Compliance Requirements
• Presentation to clients (including boards and the C-Suite) on both training and presenting findings
• The facilitation of Compliance and Governance awareness training sessions
• The facilitation of Compliance and Governance training to the C-Suite, board members, and staff at all levels
• Governance Effectiveness Reviews
• Board and Committee Performance Reviews
• Review of Board Charters and Committee ToRs
• Presentation on and/or analysis of fiduciary duties of directors
• Requirements of Social and Ethics Committees

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• Focused understanding of Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance imperatives
• Engagement planning and management including ensuring all key client scope requirements and expectations are met satisfactorily.
• Professional integrity and sound client and team relationship management experience
• Commerciality and strong business acumen.
• Effective time management and ability to drive team achievement of working within project budgets.
• A high performing team player who remains accountability and contributes to a positive and cohesive team environment.
• Knowledge of Leading Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance Practice Codes
• Excellent, relevant and complete understanding of current and emerging risks and sound and structured report writing ability
• Ability to be agile and adapt to changing environments, spot problems, and trace to root cause to recommend solutions
• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems/initiates smarter ways of working and improving processes

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• LL B
• Preferably any other Law degree (such as B Com Law or similar)
• Admitted attorney (desirable)
• Minimum of four years relevant working experience and relevant Regulatory Compliance (and preferably also Corporate Governance) experience