Manager-Ethics and Independence

Job Description:

The role requires technical & practical knowledge, experience and insight of global & country specific E&I policies and procedures – including core principles as specified within the IESBA Code of Ethics, KPMG’s Global Quality & Risk Management Manual and local regulatory rules within the UAE and Oman. The role will include delivering firm wide training.

Job Responsibilities:

• Answering FI related queries raised in Risk Connect (QMS)
• Ad hoc project work based on business need
• Business relationship reviews, consultations and monitoring
• Coaching of the FI team
• Reviewing and preparing FI RER SOQM controls
• Non Audit Services & Fee Consultations
• Performing Independence Clearances for new PIE Audit Clients
• Helping to deliver and role out the MESA wide FI collaboration
• Develop and deliver regular firm wide FI training
• Review of conflicts of interest from an engagement and contracting perspective

Job Requirements:

• Ability to understand an apply principles of law; and to analyze and resolve legal problems and to guide the legal strategic thinking of the Firm’s service line heads.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, accounting, finance or law
• Fully qualified chartered accountant
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications and relevant software
• Technical IT skills relevant to be able to understand and operate the related E&I software’s/ tools
• Ability to deliver solution-focused advice and provide practical business solutions.
• Comprehensive command over relevant knowledge and understating of the global/ local risk management procedures to be able to provide appropriate guidance and advice – including principles of independence and conflict of interest.