Controls Transformation: Operational and Financial Reporting Risk Types – Manager

Base Location: London

The KPMG Enterprise Risk function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the UK.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as a Manager in Enterprise Risk?

KPMG’s Controls Transformation and Controls Regulation team within Banking, is an area of the firm which continues to show tremendous growth, as evidenced by recent significant wins. Part of our Enterprise Risk service offering, our proposition helps clients define, implement and optimise control frameworks. 

The team also supports clients respond to regulations around controls such as US SOX and UK Corporate Governance reform, has extensive process mapping experience and can design and improve controls as part of process re-engineering. We also work closely with other consulting teams through our Connected Consulting business and our colleagues in Technology Risk, Financial Transformation, Internal Audit and Cyber Risk to help ensure our clients receive the best possible advice and assurance. 

What will you be doing?

• Drive and lead the day-to-day execution of Advisory Engagements (Sarbanes-Oxley assistance, Risk Assessments, Maturity Assessments, Internal Controls Diagnostics Reviews) for clients, including activities such as Design and development of risk assessments, development of SOx/ICFR frameworks, testing plans, working papers, production of reports summarizing results, and other deliverables based on the specific engagement requirements
• Serve as a coach and mentor and provide opportunities for on-the-job training for staff, as well as other team members
• Work closely to develop and train our offshore team in SOx regulations and working practices
• Identify and clearly communicate issues and share best practices to client personnel and senior management
• Work with partners and directors to assist in practice management including resource alloca

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