About KPMG in Malta
Multicultural with diversity at the core, employing over 650 employees offering a flexible workplace to our people – KPMG in Malta is a global people-focused audit, tax and advisory firm thriving on a high-performing and trust culture. Our multidisciplinary experience ranges from multinationals to promising start-ups, private to public sector undertakings, local to international clientele. Our values remain at the heart of all we do, ESG and CSR are our commitment to invest together towards a better future for our people, clients and communities. KPMG's ESG commitments and achievements are reported in Our Impact Plan.
Team Overview
We are a team of passionate and experienced professionals from various disciplines, assisting several organisations with identifying, anticipating and managing business risks. We have an exciting portfolio of clients across financial services and non-financial services sectors. Our work spans across various service lines: assisting with the Governance set ups, conducting internal audits (including IT audits), providing assistance to ensure regulatory compliance, and helping clients in managing business risks. Over the past years, our Risk Consulting Team has grown considerably. Today, it comprises a number of experienced and talented professionals with different skill sets, including auditors, accountants, actuaries, Banking, Asset Management and Insurance specialists and AML/CFT experts.
Role Overview
We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team within our well-established Risk Consulting Advisory department in view of our expanding business opportunities. Although the role entails your assistance with the provision of Internal Audit Services to several regulated entities (including Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurers and Gaming Entities), you will also have the opportunity to contribute to other Governance, Risk and Compliance advisory projects.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the day-to-day planning and execution of Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (“GRCS”) engagements, with a focus on internal audits, with minimal direction. Such activities may include the design and development of risk assessments, internal audit plans, audit programs, working papers, reports, and other deliverables based on the specific engagement requirements;
- Perform and plan fieldwork and ensure timely completion of assigned engagement phases, including the management of small engagements;
- Supervise, coach and help review the work performed by junior members within the team;
- Advise senior members of the team of progress on the job and any developments that may lead to a change of plan;
- Collate and review results and recommendations for discussion with senior team members and draft clear and concise reports with minimal guidance, reviewing the work of more junior team members as applicable. Involved in the presentation of results to management, as applicable;
- Take ownership of self-development to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth and take the initiative to seek out opportunities for continued learning for oneself and for others;
- Assist in the management of collaboration with firm-wide subject matter experts for the effective execution of engagements;
- Develop and maintain a positive, productive, collaborative professional relationship with the client management-level staff and engagement managers to provide well-coordinated and consistent high-performance results.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of internal audit experience with preference given to persons exhibiting IA experience in Banking, FIs, Insurers and/or Gaming entities;
- Degree in accountancy (or related field), ACCA or CIA (or similar professional qualifications);
- Experience within a professional services firm would be preferred;
- A superb team player with excellent communication and analytical skills, and able to work with minimal supervision;
- Proficient in spoken and written English;
- Good project management skills;
- Willing to pursue a relevant qualification such as CIA, CISA, etc. Preference will be given to candidates holding such certifications.
What We Offer
- A Performance Manager to coach you, periodically review, and ensure that you will meet your business and personal development goals;
- Buddy system;
- Continuous Learning through multiple online platforms;
- Technical training and support;
- Flexible working;
- Health insurance;
- A multicultural team;
- Relocation package and Immigration support where applicable.
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