Governance Risk and Compliance Manager / Public Sector, Slough
Client: KPMG UK
Location: Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Description:
Base Location: London plus a network of 20 offices nationwide. For more details, visit KPMG Office Locations.
Joining KPMG means becoming part of a talented team of colleagues who bring innovative ideas and curiosity to their work. We value diversity and believe that a variety of perspectives drives success.
Why Join KPMG as a Manager - IGH GRCS?
KPMG's Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) within IGH offers significant growth opportunities. We provide services related to internal audit, internal control, corporate governance, risk management, and assurance projects. Our clients are primarily in the public sector, and our services focus on strategic, management, operational, and financial controls, using modern techniques. We collaborate closely with other teams such as Technology Risk and Cyber Risk to deliver comprehensive advice and assurance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop annual internal audit plans for clients
- Deliver internal audit services on outsourced and co-sourced basis
- Manage and execute internal audit projects, including planning, review, quality assurance, and reporting
- Provide risk management, governance, and internal audit advisory services
- Conduct risk workshops and control reviews
- Deliver training on controls and risk management
- Manage internal control questionnaires
- Collaborate with other advisory teams within KPMG
- Maintain client relationships and oversee financial performance of portfolios
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and standards affecting clients
- Develop audit strategies aligned with KPMG methodology
- Involve specialists when necessary and manage their input
- Review audit evidence for sufficiency according to standards
- Explain audit findings to clients and prepare reports
- Report key points to Partners/Directors and prepare quarterly Audit Committee papers
- Set and monitor engagement budgets
- Allocate resources and manage team performance
- Coach and train staff on risk management and audit methodology
- Identify new business opportunities and assist in proposals
- Conduct appraisals of junior staff and forecast engagement outcomes
Requirements:
- Experience in assurance, controls, or corporate compliance roles, including audits
- Project management experience covering risk, resourcing, and quality control
- Ability to identify operational and control issues related to key risks
- Leadership experience managing teams and projects
- Experience with Public Sector clients is desirable
- Consulting experience is a plus
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel
- Qualified (IIA, CCAB, ICAEW, CIPFA or equivalent)
Additional Skills:
- Commitment to continuous development
- Understanding others' motivations
- Decisiveness and supporting team decisions
Location and Flexibility:
Core hub: London Canary Wharf. Flexibility for remote work, part-time, and flexible hours. Discuss options with the team.
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