Senior Executive - Legal - Risk Management Department
KPMG Malaysia
Full-time
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Description:
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
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
Requirements :
A Bachelor’ s degree in Law or relevant discipline from a recognized university
4 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
Eager to learn and seek knowledge in order to highlight shortcomings and recommend possible improvements to the existing approach
Highly adaptable to changing circumstances and environment and able to work under tight deadlines if necessary
Manage training, briefing or discussion on related topics with audience from management to external parties