Compliance Manager

Senior Compliance Manager supporting on multiple projects, providing innovative solutions to complex problems in the SoQM (System of Quality Management) space, and executing them to meet member firm’s Quality standards. Audit is undergoing significant transformation with the Empowered project and continued embedding of SoQM, impacting resourcing significantly. The position requires a good understanding of SoQM and its implications for resourcing, as well as strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. The main objectives of this role are to: • Work closely with stakeholders across Audit to run the SoQM processes aligned to the Assignment to Engagement business requirements and proactively identify continuous improvements to current processes to help minimize risk. • Assist in the running of controls in Audit Resourcing, focusing on the efficacy of the control and ensuring all evidence is available for CAP testing. • Key Accountabilities • Operate multiple SoQM controls, ensuring process map integrity and ongoing compliance. • Participate in the process of exceptions during both forward planning and BAU ensuring colleagues obtain the correct technical overlay and/or derogation/exception for missing accreditations. • Respond to queries related to SoQM "Assignment to Engagement" from internal and external stakeholders. • Provide intermediate technical knowledge and guidance on SoQM policies and processes, identifying and communicating risks to the Compliance Manager. • Facilitate the ongoing development and improvement of SoQM in Audit Resourcing, and motivating others to embrace the continuous improvement process. • Collaborate with the Compliance Manager to design and implement protocols and processes for SoQM compliance. • Utilize data-driven processes and tools to monitor and report on SoQM controls. • Develop and track additional reporting requirements in line with SoQM controls and regulatory requests. • Manage ad hoc projects across Talent Deployment and the Workforce Management Team. • Build and maintain constructive relationships with senior stakeholders across KPMG. Skills and experience required: • Resilient and capable of working in a challenging, continuously changing environment • Strong interpersonal skills – being able to interact well with peers and other more junior members of the team including ability to coach. • Ability to manage large volumes, work and lead in a high performing environment, and respond positively to changing priorities • Discretion – demonstrate ethical behaviour, including tact, discretion and know-how to safeguard or use confidential information. • Strong MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) • An understanding of SoQM requirements and their impact on resourcing and the Audit practice. • Resilient and capable of working in a challenging, continuously changing environment • Strong stakeholder management skills. • Good understanding of the Audit resourcing process. • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams. • Strong analytical and reporting skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Intermediate MS Office skills, particularly Excel. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Confidence in dealing with ambiguity and solidifying ideas into tangible processes. • Knowledge of the accreditation and technical overlay landscape pertaining to the Audit Planner in Profinda and the annual forward planning process. • Experience of working with senior stakeholders. Experience Level Senior Level