Associate Director

The Quality & Risk Management (QRM) team at KDN Central is seeking the support of a high-performing Sr Manager to assist the quality and risk management operations for our Global Delivery Centre (GDC) operations in India.  This role will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the quality of deliverables, compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and meeting business expectations within the GDC.

The ideal candidate will have experience in quality and risk management, a strong understanding of KPMG's SoQM/KQCE processes, and a proven ability to work effectively within a team.  They will play a key role in supporting QRM's activities within the GDC in India, ensuring alignment with KDN's overall strategic direction.

Support the management team across all QRM issues, serve as liaison to KDN QRM Leadership
Supervise and collaborate with the Manager, QRM for KDN India
• Assist GDC cross-functionally with issues arising from engagement setup and contracting
• Consult with GDC Leadership about compliance with GDC, KDN and Network policies
• Support the GDC’s efforts to adhere to KDN Quality standards
• Work with KDN QRM team to incorporate GDC activities into all KQCE, SoQM and ERM monitoring programs
• Support KDN’s quality review programs within each function (Advisory, Audit, and Tax & Legal, Advisory) as they are designed, implemented and operated
• Assist in driving KDN compliance with Global Quality Risk Management policies
• Assist in the development, monitoring and operation of SoQM/KQCE processes throughout KDN
• Work with the relevant KDN process and control owners to complete quality SoQM/KQCE-related documentation in time
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and control timelines
• Assist with the coordination of the annual independent testing process over KDN KQCE documentation
• Support the annual KDN risk assessment process
• Identify potential process and control improvements, support remediation of control related findings, and work with the relevant owners/operators to design and implement such improvements
• Monitor and communicate relevant global communications and information to others within KDN with SoQM and KQCE responsibilities
• Support a range of other QRM initiatives and strategic priorities

 

echnical Skills:

• External or internal audit or compliance background
• Experience of operating globally and cross-functionally
• Experience with KPMG’s SoQM/KQCE processes preferred
• Experience of designing, documenting and testing non-financial controls
• Strong risk management awareness
• Ability to apply critical thinking
• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong questioning and listening skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships and act as a trusted advisor

Enabling Skills:

• Demonstrable evidence of cross-teaming with other service groups / businesses
• Exhibit KPMG’s core values & behaviors, always
• Strong stakeholder management and people management skills
• Think creatively and provide solutions to complex problems
• Driven and ability to work both independently and in a team

Personal Skills:

• Executive presence and ability to effectively connect with all levels of the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluency in English, ability to connect with people remotely

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience