KYC Specialist

Job Summary

The KYC Specialist oversees the centralized development of high-quality due diligence reports for clients and other third parties The role offers expertise in terms of due diligence reports for clients and third parties to ensure the reports are processed and produced in accordance with KPMG’s internal policies and relevant Anti-Money Laundering rules. The role will actively propose and take part in the review of the processes/policies and on their implementation within the KYC team enabling the firm to respond to changing business environments.

Job Details

Know Your Customer (KYC)

Supervise and review the work performed by the KYC interns
Conduct research on existing and potential clients and gather KYC information and documentation
Maintain client information in the Firm’s KYC repository tools

Carry out the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) obligations: Understanding client’s identity and business activities

Identifying the client, its beneficial owners, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) if any etc
Gathering information on the intended purpose and nature of the business relationship

Provide status reports of DD reports to the supervising associate as required.
Validate the completeness and accuracy of KYC screenings/ due diligence reports, evaluate and document the assessment of the results according to relevant regulations, guidance and procedures
Monitor data quality
Keep abreast with current and updated procedures policies and practices
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CFT compliance requirements and industry best practices
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You’ll help our teams succeed if you have:

Bachelor’s degree preferably in law or Accounting.
Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an added advantage.
3- 5 years of relevant work experience. Experience gained in a law firm, professional services firm or the financial sector is desirable.
Knowledge of anti-money laundering rules, know-your-customer process and regulatory framework in Nigeria is an added advantage/ preferable.
Strong research skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Results oriented, proactive, detailed and able to meet tight deadlines.
Strong supervisory and people management skills.

About Company

KPMG Professional Services

https://home.kpmg.com/ng

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria sinc e 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and intern ational organisations within the Nigerian business community.Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world finding solutions and adding value. Our combination of international and local market knowledge and perspective give us an edge in the professional services industry in Nigeria. This combination enables the Nigerian practice to add real value by developing strategies that give the firms clients a distinct edge over their competitors. As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigerias success. The firm is involved in the formulation of economic policies for Nigeria through the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The firm has a full complement of 46 partners and over 1000 trained and dedicated professional staff; with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax a nd advisory services. KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sec tor in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business perf ormance and operations.