Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist

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We are currently looking for a Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist within our Tax & legal Business unit in Johannesburg

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

• Gain a good understanding of what services Tax & Legal provides to clients.
• Keep updated on changes to risk management processes and policies.
• Assist with queries related to Risk Management.
• Completing various stages of the risk management processes and communicating updates to the relevant engagement teams.
• Loading clients information onto the client and engagement management system.
• Applying for client forensic reports.
• Liaise with various stake holders, at different levels in the firm.
• Assist engagement teams with queries relating to the client-take-on process.
• Attend all team meetings and training relevant to the Risk function.

Skills Required For The Role

• Problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Being able to adapt to change.
• Takes initiative.
• Ability to ask questions and seek to understanding.
• Being able to apply your knowledge to practical scenarios with the aim of finding solutions.

Personal Attributes Required For The Role

• Team Player.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-management and ability to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Receive and act on instructions.

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

• Matric
• Diploma/degree in Risk Management/Commerce
• A minimum of 1 year experience in operational risk management.
• Experience working in a corporate would be advantageous.

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