Job Title

Assistant Manager - Legal - RMD

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Grade

Experienced

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Department

Risk Management Department

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Descriptions

KPMG Malaysia Risk Management Department (RMD):

- Assists the Firm’s Risk Management Partner and Ethics & Independence Partner in implementing and facilitating compliance with KPMG policies and procedures, Systems of Quality Management, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) by-laws and other relevant applicable regulations 
- Liaise with all parts of the business as necessary on compliance with KPMG risk management and Systems of Quality Management policies and procedures
- Facilitates the ongoing development and review of risk management initiatives to assist KPMG Malaysia’s effort in improving its quality, risk and compliance initiatives

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Responsibilities

- Review and provide input to engagement contract terms based on KPMG risk management policies and applicable laws
- Be a resource for others on applicable law, regulations, policies and procedures
- Liaise with professional services team, where necessary external client or external legal counsel 
- Initiate timely implementation of related policies and procedures impacting engagement contract and compliance with laws and regulations to meet the fast-changing business needs. The expected outcome includes standard legal terms, document templates, guidance and procedures
- Assist in internal risk management awareness development plans 
- Handle briefing and guidance (including face-to-face briefing/training) on related risk management areas from time to time to stakeholders across functions and levels
- Assist in the development and management of internal knowledge management databases for contracting and legal, including the use of intranet and software applications

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Requirements

- A Bachelor’ s degree in Law or relevant discipline from a recognized university
- 6 years’ relevant working experience in the areas of law, legal and compliance, contracting or corporate conveyancing
- Strong inter-personal skills, has high self-initiative, resourceful, attentive to detail, commitment to working as a team to achieve overall goals and objective
- Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft applications
- Has high self-initiative, resourceful, strong analytical skills, attentive to detail and an excellent command of written and spoken English 
- Able to handle communication that demonstrates high professionalism with all levels including management level and external parties 
- Candidates should be comfortable as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and conduct hands-on review of legal and policy documentation 
- The ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality is critical

Job Title

Assistant Manager - Risk Management Department

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Grade

Experienced

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Department

Risk Management Department

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Descriptions

KPMG Malaysia Risk Management Department (RMD):

- Supports the Risk Management Partner and Ethics & Independence Partner in implementing and facilitating compliance with KPMG policies and procedures, Systems of Quality Management, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) by-laws and other relevant applicable regulations 
- Liaise with all parts of the business as necessary on compliance with KPMG risk management and Systems of Quality Management policies and procedures
- Facilitates the ongoing development and review of risk management initiatives to assist KPMG Malaysia’s effort in improving its quality, risk and compliance initiatives

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Responsibilities

- Implementation of new and revised KPMG Quality & Risk Management policies and procedures in Ethics & Independence. 
- Research and perform analysis of relevant policies and regulations and documentation.
- Monitor compliance through systems, analysis of reports and perform compliance audit. 
- Plan and execute on-going communication and training plans to enhance awareness, understanding and compliance with KPMG Ethics & Independence policies and procedures 
- Liaising with stakeholders, providing support and guidance to stakeholders and team members

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Requirements

- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Internal Audit or other relevant discipline. Experience in Audit is preferred.
- 4 to 7 years’ working experience relevant to the responsibilities stated above.
- Familiarity in Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) by-laws and other legal and regulatory requirements.
- Has high self-initiative, resourceful, strong analytical skills, attentive to detail and an excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Able to handle communication that demonstrates high professionalism with all levels including management level and external parties.
- Knowledge and experience in Excel in spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft applications
- Candidates should be comfortable as a self-starter with the ability to work independently, work with systems and conduct hands-on fieldwork.
- Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality is critical.
- Eager to learn and seek knowledge in order to highlight shortcomings and recommend possible improvements to the existing methods.  
- Highly adaptable to changing circumstances and environment and able to work under tight deadlines if necessary