This role is responsible to assist in managing the firm's internal IT Policies, Control Standards & Compliance function.

***Only applications submitted via the link immediately below will be considered.***

JOB SUMMARY:

KPMG Jamaica has a delivery center named "Jamaica Extended Support Services (JESS)" operating from Kingston, which is contracted to provide back-office support to its member firm KPMG United States ("the Client"). 

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JOB SUMMARY: 

This role is responsible to assist in managing the firm's internal IT Policies, Control Standards & Compliance function. The individual acts as an independent and objective person who assists in the creation, modification, and review of IT standards. Additionally, they assist the Policy and Compliance Team in operating the internal compliance program to ensure its effectiveness. The role helps ensure that the firm complies with the internal IT policies, aligns them with legal and contractual obligations, and supports the firm’s business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery

• Maintain policies and control standards required for the general operation of the firm’s IT compliance program and related activities to ensure that the firm’s IT controls framework is operating effectively and in accordance with its business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain process documentation regarding each aspect of the compliance program.
• Maintain flow charts of the compliance program that identify risk points and controls over those risk points.
• Monitor that the controls are being tested with the appropriate risk-based frequency by the appropriate internal, independent and/or external organization.
• Guide employees as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the IT Policy & Compliance program.
• Collaborate with the firm’s internal IT service groups to review control measures, procedures, and evidence to ensure continuous compliance with firm IT policies, governmental regulations, and customer requirements.
• Monitor and as needed, report compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.
• Report on the progress of corrective action plans for resolving problematic issues and provide management with summary information on the status of the portfolio of corrective action plan.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the firm’s key compliance program components and related activities and report to management as appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field from an accredited educational institution, OR equivalent Professional Accreditation.
• Certifications in CPA, CIA, CA, CISA, CISM or CRISC preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in a public accounting organization with significant experience with general IT control environments.
• Familiarity with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s SoQM, NIST, ISO, HITRUST, AICPA trust principles and other relative IT and Information Security Frameworks required.
• Has firm grasp of security principles, IT security controls and related technologies and products.
• Fast learner with ability to understand and grasp new systems/methodologies/technology tools.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority.
• Ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members.
• Proven ability to be detail, deadline, and results-oriented.
• Strong trouble-shooting and organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to participate in resource planning processes based on defined organizational plans.
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

COMPETENCIES

Business Competencies

• Communication - Delivering clear, effective communication and taking responsibility for understanding others.
• Customer Service - Demonstrating a commitment to public service, serving internal and external customers while holding oneself accountable for quality outcomes.
• Collaboration & Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives. Building and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships while leveraging information and achieving results.
• Stakeholder Management - Capable of building strong professional relationships with the ability to influence all levels across the organization.

Technical Competencies

• Problem-Solving – Identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goal or outcome.
• Drive Quality - Develops and monitors processes and organizes resources to achieve desired results.
• Risk Management - Plans and implements measures that will avoid, overcome or compensate for elements of risk.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Expected to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Will be working primarily in a paperless environment and expected to be using information systems for the entire workday to access data or perform activities.
• May be required to work extended hours periodically or on public holidays.

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