Description

Job description

KPMG China provides multidisciplinary services from audit and tax to advisory, with a strong focus on serving our clients' needs and their industries. Not only do we have an overriding commitment to provide the highest quality services for our clients, but we also strive to become a responsible corporate citizen that has a positive impact on our environment and community. At KPMG, you'll translate insights into action and reveal opportunities for all-our teams, our clients and our world.

Service Line Overview

KPMG China has experienced forensic resources based in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. We provide clients with commercial and financial expertise in the areas of Anti-money Laundering/ Counter Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Compliance Services, Fraud Risk Management, Forensic Technology, Investigations, Cyber Response and Forensic Accounting services. We worked with industry professionals in Asia Pacific, and worldwide through the KPMG International Forensic network of over 3,600 professionals to conduct successful enquiries and analyze financial information across numerous jurisdictions. We are looking for a candidate with the aspiration to develop at least two skills. Your existing primary skills should consist of the following:

• Cyber Response
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Fraud Risk Analytics
• Fraud Prevention
• Forensic Accounting
• Deep Fake Analytics

We will invest in developing your consulting skills/ knowledge as well as your secondary forensic skill in one of the above.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with teams to provide high-quality, professional day-to-day execution of compliance or internal control engagements and projects in line with the firm's risk management practices for clients across a wide range of industries
• Support AML compliance reviews, health checks and KYC remediation engagements / lead smaller engagements
• Lead the team in overall AML and Sanctions related - gap assessments, compliance monitoring and assist in delivering training
• Develop and improve AML policies and procedures
• Perform engagement planning, scheduling, coordination and administration of engagements
• Identify control / performance improvement opportunities for clients and communicate findings to the person in charge of the project
• Take responsibility for supervising small teams in engagements
• Produce quality working papers, review/revise work and assist in drafting reports and proposals
• Gain experience in the area of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions investigations
• Assist in marketing activity and in developing the Forensic practice
• Assist with the management of budgets, cost-control and reporting any exceptions
• Maintain professional and positive client interactions
• Contribute to personal and overall team development, through staying up-to-date with AML related news and regulatory developments
• Potential of travel to China and other countries in the ASPAC region, project-dependent

Experience & Background

• Degree holder with an accounting or compliance background and professional accounting preferred.
• At least five years' relevant experience in an advisory firm (Big 4, mid-tier or general consultancy) or AML function at a financial institution.
• Relevant professional designations in accounting or compliance (AML) or graduate degrees viewed favourably; Preferably a Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialist but not essential
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivation and possess an enquiring mind
• Strong management and people skills
• Technical knowledge of AML and Sanctions
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word
• Proficiency in English. Written and spoken Cantonese/ Mandarin is preferred (but not a requirement)

Keys to your success:

• Demonstrated experience working with senior management/managing multiple stakeholders
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, and comfortable working with incomplete information and ability to make intelligent assumptions to produce high level estimates
• Organizational and prioritization skills; ability to work independently, and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment often with multiple or competing deadlines
• Project management skills including planning, designing and shaping project work streams, managing progress, resolving issues and limiting risks are also necessary
• Willingness to challenge, question and investigate facts, which is a key part of the due diligence process

About KPMG

At KPMG China, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, with zero tolerance for any form of discrimination against any persons. It is important for us to create an inclusive, diverse and agile workplace for our people to develop and thrive at both a personal and professional level.

We strive to make ESG (environmental, social and governance) a watermark running through our organisation; from empowering our people to become agents of positive change, to providing better solutions and services to our clients to help them achieve their ESG goals. View Our Impact Plan to learn more about our ESG commitments and progress across four key pillars - Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity - and how we make a positive impact on our people, environment and society.

We encourage you to come as you are, and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and hope you unlock opportunities with us. Visit KPMG China website for more company information.

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