KPMG Global Services - Engagement Set-up & Support Associate

The following job opening is with KPMG Global Services.

KPMG Global Services (KGS) was set up in India in 2008. It is a strategic global delivery organization, which works with more than 50 KPMG firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements. The KGS journey has been one of consistent growth, with a current employee count of more than 15,000 operating from four locations in India Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kochi and Pune, providing a range of Advisory and Tax-related services to firms within the KPMG network. As part of KPMG in India, we were ranked among the top companies to work for in the country for four years in a row by LinkedIn, and recognized as one of the top three employers in the region for women, as well as for policies on Inclusion & Diversity by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India). Furthermore, as KPMG in India, we were recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials at The Millennial Max Conference 2019 presented by The LNOD Roundtable as well as the Great Indian Workplace at the Culture Summit and Great Indian Workplace Awards 2019.

KPMG clients know our insights and guidance will help them to better understand market dynamics and address the many challenges they face. Improving business performance, turning risk and compliance efforts into opportunities, and creating, enhancing and preserving value are at the core of what we do. Our professionals work with many of the world's leading organizations enabling them to innovate and expand, leverage IT investments, protect financial assets, manage risk, develop winning strategies and boost market confidence. They can count on our relentless execution to help get the job done right. We are currently seeking a Senior Security Associate for our KPMG Managed Services (Spectrum) practice to join us in our Bangalore office.

KPMG Global Services (KGS) was set up in India in 2008. It is a strategic global delivery organization, which works with more than 50 KPMG member firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements

The KGS journey has been one of consistent growth, with a current employee count of nearly 10,000 operating from four locations in India Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kochi and Pune, providing a range of Advisory and Tax-related services to member firms within the KPMG network.

As part of KPMG in India, we were ranked among the top companies to work for in the country for four years in a row by LinkedIn, and recognized as one of the top three employers in the region for women, as well as for policies on Inclusion & Diversity by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).

Furthermore, as KPMG in India, we were recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials at The Millennial Max Conference 2019 presented by The LNOD Roundtable as well as the Great Indian Workplace at the Culture Summit and Great Indian Workplace Awards 2019.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Engagement Set-Up Support professional to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the seamless set-up and management of upcoming engagements within our organization's contract management system. This includes verifying contracts, clearance documents for risk assessment, and ensuring all necessary details are accurately entered and maintained. An eye for detail is a must have for the successful candidate.

Roles & responsibilities

• Set up and maintain engagement records within the system on timely basis and achieve required Turn Around Time (TAT).
• Collaborate with various internal teams to ensure timely and accurate engagement set-up.
• Verify supporting documents to set up engagements (contracts & risk related documents).
• Provide support in resolving any discrepancies or issues related to engagement set-up.
• Assist in developing and maintaining process documentation related to engagement set-up procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to engagements set-up engagements
• Ensure high level of accuracy in updating engagement related details
• Coordination with Contracting team and catering to Member Firm to ensure that latest information related to invoicing contacts etc. is updated in the system and engagement records are up to date.
• Prepare reports or Management Information based on number of engagements set-up etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Commerce (BCOM, BBA), Finance or a related field.
• Familiarity with risk assessment processes and contract documentation is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Key Skills and Competencies

• Looking for candidates with experience range within 2-7 years.
• Previous experience (1 to 2 years) in similar role preferred in professional services firms or knowledge services sectors.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Positive and can-do attitude and taking up complete ownership of the tasks

Other relevant information

• Interview process: 2 Rounds of interview R1 - virtual & R2 In person with a test.
• Does the job role involve travelling: None
• Does the busy season apply to this role: No