Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG South Africa is seeking a Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist to enhance the internal risk management process. The role focuses on supporting the Tax & Legal business unit by ensuring compliance with internal procedures and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and at least a year of experience in operational risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in operational risk management.
• Experience in a corporate environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all internal risk management procedures are completed for Tax & Legal engagements.
• Assist with queries related to Risk Management.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, assisting engagement teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Diploma/degree in Risk Management/Commerce

Job description

Job Description - Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist (2500005T)

Job Description

Tax & Legal Risk Compliance Specialist (

Job Number:

2500005T )

Description

Introduction to KPMG

Recognized as a great place to work and build a successful career, KPMG provides Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to organizations across today’s leading industries. Our growth is driven by delivering impactful results for clients, supported by a culture that nurtures individual development, promotes inclusivity, rewards innovation, and contributes to communities.

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Together we continue our journey to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm, staying committed to our purpose and values as we navigate the future in a rapidly evolving world.

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 client’s 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:

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Self-management and ability to learn.

· Flexibility and adaptability.

· Receive and act on instructions.

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

· Diploma/degree in Risk Management/Commerce

· A minimum of 1 year experience in operational risk management.

· Experience working in a corporate would be advantageous.

Explore a career in an environment where learning lasts a lifetime, where you’ll have the opportunity to work on rewarding projects that will give you invaluable experience and drive your professional growth. You’ll also have access to market-leading learning and development programs and opportunities. Come thrive with us, where the best of the best converges to showcase subject matter expertise, world class innovators, and superior client service

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