SECONDMENT: SoQM Design Manager

KPMG

1mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Birmingham

AI generated summary

You need audit experience, a compliance background, expertise in quality management systems, risk management skills, regulatory awareness, and a professional accounting qualification.
You will review and approve control designs, ensure compliance with SoQM standards, support process updates, assess findings, and collaborate on remediation efforts all while managing transformations.

Requirements

External or internal audit experience
Compliance background, including experience of designing, documenting and testing non-financial controls
Expertise in quality management systems, including their implementation and continuous monitoring
Risk management - proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to audit quality and regulatory compliance
Awareness of the current and emerging regulatory landscape affecting the professional services industry, including national and international regulations – or willingness to learn about these.
Professional Accounting Qualification

Responsibilities

Technical review and approval of all updates to detailed control descriptions (DCDs) processed by Control Owners and/or their teams. Using an understanding of the Firm’s SoQM methodology, KPMG Global’s control design framework and professional judgement, review and assess the appropriateness of the changes processed, including challenging whether the control is adequately designed to address the underlying process risk points in clearly articulated control steps that are sufficiently evidenced. Submit for SoQM Technical Team review where necessary and work with control owners to resolve any review comments raised.
Review and sign off on the appropriateness of the design of all SoQM controls on an annual basis on the KQCE file, supporting the annual evaluation performed by the CAP team. In consultation with the SoQM Technical Team communicate design findings to Process and Control Owners, working with them to rectify issues identified on a timely basis.
Work with Process Owners to review and update process maps and narratives on a regular (annual) basis, ensuring documentation is accurately maintained and key control assessments are performed. Consider changes to underlying business processes and potential impact on the design of the SoQM, feeding back to members of the SoQM CoE to determine next steps.
Support control owner and process owner in the design of new SoQM controls to be reviewed by the SoQM Technical Team, ensuring identified risks are being addressed, control steps are clear and capable of being operationalised and evidenced and the control is implemented on a timely basis
Attend CAP close meetings to understand facts and circumstances which led to findings being identified and evaluated as deficiencies. Support control and process owners during evaluation process, ensuring all mitigations are adequately explained and evidenced where possible
Work with Finding Owners to perform robust root cause assessment and design appropriate action plan capable of remediating the findings on a timely basis. Where long term action plans are considered best course of action, ensure interim mitigations are considered and evidenced
Support process and control owners in providing regular updates to TCWG (process owners, component owners, UK MC, Audit Exec – SOQM Working Group) and CAP on the progress on remediation
Members of the SoQM Design Manager group will, report to the SoQM Design Lead and the SoQM project Lead/SM on understanding and managing the impacts of firmwide transformation projects on the SoQM. For example, the implementation of QC1000 will result in the redesign of existing controls, design of new controls and changes to our documentation retention requirements and SoQM Governance Structure

FAQs

What is the location for the SoQM Design Manager position?

The position is available nationwide, with occasional travel to London.

What is the experience level required for this role?

The position requires a manager-level experience.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This is a full-time position.

What type of contract is being offered for the SoQM Design Manager role?

The contract type is secondment.

What will be the main responsibilities of the SoQM Design Manager?

Responsibilities include technical review of control updates, support for control and process owners, annual evaluations, and participation in evaluation processes for remediation.

What kind of background is preferred for candidates applying to this role?

Candidates should have external or internal audit experience with a compliance background, including experience in designing and testing non-financial controls.

Are there additional skills that would be beneficial for this role?

Yes, expertise in quality management systems, risk management proficiency, and an understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting the professional services industry are beneficial.

Is a professional accounting qualification required for this position?

While it is not required, a professional accounting qualification would be considered an amazing extra.

How can candidates apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by creating a profile, uploading their CV, and submitting their application through the KPMG careers portal.

What is the work culture like at KPMG?

KPMG is known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, emphasizing the importance of diversity and individuality.

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