Associate - ETRC ( Governance, Risk and Compliance) - Graduate

About KPMG Malaysia

KPMG is one of the ‘Big Four’ professional services firms. The six broad divisions that it specializes in are Audit, Assurance & Risk Consulting, Management Consulting, Deals Tax & Legal, KPMG Enterprise, Innovation, Solutions & Ventures, and Strategy. KPMG in Malaysia can be traced back to 1928, and today the firm has grown to be part of a leading global network of professional services firms. KPMG provides professional services in Audit, Tax, and Advisory across a wide range of industries, government, and not-for-profit sectors.

Your role

As the pace of digital continues to accelerate, organizations are expected to make faster decisions and move from ideation to revenue with speed. In the race to harness emerging technologies faster than the competition, organizations are sidestepping the IT function and neglecting governance, which can lead to significant costs, risks, and diminished value of IT investment. It is becoming ever more apparent to Board members and senior management alike that emerging technology risk is one that must be understood and managed effectively.

KPMG’s ETRC helps its clients to bridge the gap between company leadership and the increasingly complex requirements being placed on companies by regulators and international standards alike. It helps clients to establish a strong governance and compliance framework that embraces disruptive technologies and encourages innovation while ensuring risks are identified and managed. It believes this is a critical success factor for any organization to survive and thrive in this digital era.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director and Associate Director to deliver exceptional work and assist in managing day-to-day operations matter
• Deliver regulatory/industry standard compliance assessments, risk control assessments, and supply chain & third-party security assessments, including the identification of areas for improvement, development of remediation action items, and providing awareness training
• Support the team in various cyber risk-related engagements including security strategy, policy and architecture, information privacy and governance, certification and compliance, business and technology resilience, and security testing
• Assist to gather information to help the Manager and Associate Director to communicate technical engagement findings in business terms to senior management
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for internal team and clients
• Play a role in continuously assessing staff/security system capabilities to meet business demands.
• Able to develop and revise policies, processes, and procedures to provide a standard security practice and increase team effectiveness
• Collaboration with other KPMG service lines to identify synergies in offerings
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, and develop/improve your network of business contacts
• Remain up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements relating to existing and emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing.

Training, development & rotations

KPMG values and recognizes the advantages that continuing education can offer to your development on a professional and personal level. Whether you will be working in audit, tax, advisory, or business support, it has a dedicated team of professionals in KPMG Business School ("KBS") who are responsible for overseeing the delivery of training programmes and supporting your learning requirements.

The KBS team will continue to explore new technologies, innovations, and learning methods with the support of the KPMG Global and Regional Learning and Development teams and KPMG professionals from around the world.

Compensation & benefits

KPMG recognizes that good benefits play an important role in attracting and retaining great people. So, it offers a strong combination of financial and non-financial benefits because everyone has different needs, and it offers a variety of benefits from which to choose. KPMG lets you create a program suited to you and your family's needs and offers a variety of optional coverage.

The pay for an Associate at KPMG ranges from 36000 MYR to 42000 MYR annually.

Career progression

KPMG is committed to building future-proof skills, expertise, and innovation and equipping its people to grow their careers and make an impact with work that matters. As it defines shapes and builds a workplace fit for the future, it involves its people at every step.

It recognizes the value of providing career growth opportunities for its people to expand their skill sets and knowledge through international experiences. As a result, KPMG strives to encourage and support its people to pursue an international assignment through the Global Opportunities (GO) program.

Work-life balance

KPMG's Graduate Program offers an excellent learning and development pathway that supports you with ongoing training, structured development programs, and dedicated mentors from one of its three flexible working hubs – home, office, or client. Thus awarding KPMG with the Graduates’ Choice Award 2021 for Accounting & Professional Services, Consulting, and Top 25 Preferred Employer.

Company culture 

At the heart of KPMG’s vibrant culture lies a set of core beliefs, that guide and unify its actions and behaviors. The Values are the foundation of everything it does and every action it takes. KPMG is committed to providing an environment that enables everyone to succeed – a safe space for people to bring their whole selves to work. The culture influences how it interacts with colleagues, clients, and the broader community. It believes the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experiences strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to its people and clients.  

About you

The requirements and qualifications for the role are as follows :

• A recognized university degree in technology, engineering, or business studies with information systems major/minor from an accredited college/university along with a deep interest in technology risk, security, and IT governance will be considered
• Professionally qualified preferred (e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, PMP, or other relevant qualifications)
• Relevant experience in technology audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Experience working in the Big Four is an added advantage

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to document technical information for executive-level reporting and presentation
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior-level executives
• Strong client services orientation and accustomed to taking an active role in executing client engagements
• Strong analytical and management skills
• Strong technical knowledge in operating systems, networking, applications, and a good understanding of security issues
• Independent, self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented individuals capable of handling multiple tasks and achieving tight deadlines
• A client-centric mindset and understanding of IT within a Business context are desirable

How to apply

Once you’ve decided to start your KPMG career, you’ll need to submit your application by clicking the “Apply on employer site” button below. The recruitment process begins here :

• Application phase
• Abilities assessments
• Video interview
• Final stage – KPMG Launchpad
• Offer

Source

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/KPMG-Malaysia-Salaries-EI_IE2867.0,4_IL.5,13_IN170.htm