Deal Advisory - Transaction Services Manager (Specialist in Financial Due Diligence, Business Valuation and M&A) at KPMG

Responsibilities

• Manage Deal Advisory projects including supporting clients to design, develop and deliver innovative and pragmatic solutions to address business challenges and foster growth.
• Support and guide the planning, budgeting, quality management and resource management of consulting (client) and internal (within KPMG) projects.
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the clients business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.
• Continuously review project’s performance against pre-set objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout its life cycle whileidentifying and addressing key challenges/lessons learnt.
• Ensure effective operation of projects by managing and facilitating flow of essential information and feedback among project stakeholders; regularly and effectively communicate project expectations and updates.
• Provide technical guidance on client assignments including preparation of reports and ensure projects are delivered according to client specification and within set timelines.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members.
• Facilitate project contracting with associates and coordinate tasks undertaken by sub-consultants. 
• Ensure quality and internal risk management guidelines are observed during set up, execution and close out of projects. 
• Work with colleagues in East Africa on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.

Desired Competencies

• Demonstrate project management, business, and commercial acumen, drive for execution, people management and development skills.
• Demonstrated track record in undertaking buy side and vendor due diligence, business valuation, restructuring, insolvency and/or M&A projects.
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient, able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines..
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly abilityto articulate concepts and recommendations in written form - reports, analytical analysis etc.
• The ability and willingness to travel within the East Africa as projects require.
• Demonstrated record of accomplishment in relationship management and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from any reputable University and preferably in a business related field.
• CPA, ACCA or CFA or any other relevant professional qualification.
• 6-15 years’ work experience within a busy environment in a reputable consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience in provision of financial due diligence, valuation, restructuring, insolvency or M&A services.

We offer

• A fantastic opportunity to work on exciting corporate deals across East Africa.
• Exciting unparalleled exposure to advisory skills, competencies, and tools.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Competitive remuneration alongside a range of other benefits provided to KPMG employees.
• Opportunity for travel.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.