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KPMG Advisory

Forensic (FATCA / CRS), Associate to Senior Associate

KPMG Advisory
BusinessSingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago
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About the role

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This is a forensic associate to senior associate role at KPMG's Forensic practice, focusing on FATCA/CRS compliance and advisory for financial services clients. The role involves assisting with FATCA/CRS reporting, sample testing, process reviews, and client deliverables, while also supporting AML/KYC and QI compliance projects.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting primarily in FATCA/CRS compliance, reporting, and advisory projects, which can include FATCA/CRS entity/product classification support, FATCA/CRS registration and deregistration with IRS and IRAS, review of FATCA/CRS self certification forms, policies and procedures, controls, onboarding and due diligence workflow reviews, and reporting processes.
  • Performing FATCA/CRS sample testing, walkthroughs, and quality assurance checks as part of reporting or end-to-end process reviews, historical submission reviews, or remediation engagements.
  • Identifying gaps as part of FATCA/CRS end-to-end process reviews and ability to phrase such gaps as observations in findings reports, including reference to applicable FATCA/CRS regulations.
  • Contribute to clients' process improvement and support automation efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  • Assisting in the preparation of client deliverables such as gap analyses, findings report, remediation plans and operating procedures.
  • Supporting Senior Management in developing and expanding the FATCA/CRS service line, including drafting proposals, thought leadership materials, client presentations, and assisting in business development initiatives.
  • Working on other regulatory or financial crime projects unrelated to FATCA/CRS where required, such as AML reviews, fraud investigations, sanctions screening reviews, or market misconduct assessments depending on business needs.
  • Supporting projects related to Qualified Intermediary (QI) compliance, including assisting with QI periodic reviews, validation of withholding and reporting processes, and review of QI documentation requirements.
  • Contributing to engagements involving KYC/AML due diligence reviews, including assessment of onboarding controls, customer risk rating processes, and periodic review procedures as part of broader regulatory compliance work.

Requirements

  • Good understanding of FATCA and CRS regulations in Singapore, including due diligence obligations and reporting requirements.
  • Experience or familiarity with Qualified Intermediary (QI) requirements, QI withholding and reporting obligations, or participation in QI compliance reviews is an advantage.
  • Minimum 2+ years' experience in FATCA/CRS.
  • Familiarity in regulatory compliance, advisory, tax reporting, AML/KYC, audit, or related fields is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of KYC/AML processes, including customer due diligence, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance expectations, is advantageous.
  • Bachelor's degree holder, preferably in a relevant discipline.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic project environment.