Available Roles at KPMG South Africa

Function and Business Unit: Infrastructure – Quality & Risk Management

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The purpose of the position is to assist the KPMG Risk Management team to conduct research, compile KYC background reports and to support the line manager and team members with daily tasks.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute research through available public source information using specific research methodologies (with the help of third-party provider subscription tools) on current and target clients and suppliers.
• Draft background check reports in multiple formats within set timeframes.
• Escalate requester queries appropriately, where required.
• Aid the reporting line Manager and team members with daily general tasks.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Ability to interpret information and extract the key points from information sources Analytical thinker
• Keep sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to work under pressure and able to prioritise effectively. Good interpersonal skills are essential.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A passion for doing research.

Personal attributes:

• Attention to detail Diligent and organized
• Problem solver Flexible
• Team player Technology savvy

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

• Matric or a Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in executing research activities and drafting reports. Proficient in MS Office.
• Studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management, Diploma in Forensic investigations, Degree in journalism, certificate/ diploma in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism will be an advantage.

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Providing and prioritising operational and administrative support to the firm’s leadership enabling them to focus on core business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Understand and enable Firm Strategy
• Understand strategy at Firm, Function and Service line level
• Understand how role aligns with strategy and how execution of role enables strategy
• Understand the broader firm structure and service offering

Operational and Business Support

• Manage Business Unit leadership diaries and correspondence
• Manage Leadership travel arrangements in accordance with KPMG Policy
• Scheduling of meetings/ Booking / co-ordinating of functions / events / conferences
• Completing and submitting partner timesheets / expenses (Oracle)
• Providing general support to Business Leadership
• Assist with BU Administration
• Understand and contribute towards the financial management goals of the business

Quality and Risk Management & Compliance

• Comply with KPMG Risk Management and other Policies and Procedures
• Drive a relentless focus on quality and excellent service

Internal and External Stakeholder Management

• Understand internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver role requirements with a client centric approach

Communication

• Demonstrate high quality and timeous verbal and written communication

Internal and public trust

• Building internal and external trust

Personal Development

• Keep abreast with recent developments and best practice in respective field

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Matric
• Secretarial diploma or similar qualification would be an advantage
• Strong capability in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Oracle
• Communication and writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Fast and accurate typing

Personal attributes:

• Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity
• Excellent client focus
• Able to use own initiative   
• Good time management ability
• Ability to function well in high pressure environment and high sense of urgency 
• Exceptional telephone manners
• Ability to multitask, proactive and efficient     
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to meet deadlines   
• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

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

• Matric
• Strong capability in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Oracle
• Communication and writing skills