Independence Team Member

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  Location

  (SOUTH AFRICA) and Johannesburg

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  Job Reference

  17589

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Business, Accounting & Finance / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

The purpose of this role is to support the personal independence compliance team by assisting with the rollout and follow-up of compliance audits, annual compliance confirmation as well as perform independence compliance audit procedures. The individuals will be required to perform tasks for South Africa as well as other Southern African countries.

Number of positions: 2

Function and Business Unit: Infrastructure – Risk Management

Key Responsibilities

• Roll out personal independence compliance audits to all levels (partners and staff) based on the selection agreed with the Independence Senior Manager
• Track and follow up on audit submissions
• Perform audit procedures as agreed with the Independence Senior Manager
• Compile reports of outcomes of compliance audits
• Assist with compilation of independence communications and awareness projects
• Assist with configuration, roll-out, follow-up of annual compliance confirmations
• Address personal independence queries
• Assist the Independence Senior Manager with the breach process
• Assist with the administration of Fulcrum Declarations
• Other related tasks as and when required
• These tasks would be for South Africa as well as other Southern African countries

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

• A basic understanding of the KPMG independence policies with specific emphasis on personal financial interests
• Skilled in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Job Skills/Competencies Required

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with individuals of all levels
• Strong IT aptitude and willingness to learn
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Good time management, task driven and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Be able to communicate effectively with individuals including members of senior management

Personal Attributes

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive data
• Professional, organised, and methodical