Senior Manager - Integration at KPMG

Purpose of the Position:

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager – Integration who will play an integral role in supporting the Africa COO in helping all the Africa regional firms meet the Trust and Growth ambitions, promoting consistency and collaboration, so that KPMG becomes the Clear Choice for clients and talent. The role will report directly to the Africa Regional COO and represents an exciting opportunity to build relationships with senior leaders across the Africa Region.

The role’s primary responsibilities will be:

• Support the Africa COO in coordinating activities related to the implementation of the Southern Africa & West Africa regional integrations.
• Coordinate, monitor and report on work across the Africa Region to identify key drivers for an African Integration, including overall business case, roadmap to delivery and the execution of integration plans alongside key African and EMA stakeholders; and
• Represent the Africa COO in integration related meetings as required. 

Key roles and responsibilities

• Support the Africa COO in coordinating, monitoring and executing the regional integration of West Africa and Southern Africa.
• Coordinate and monitor work across the Africa region and identify key drivers for an African Integration.
• Work with integration project sponsors, functional leaders and project teams within the West Africa region to coordinate the development of the Southern African and West Africa Integration business case and implementation roadmaps. 
  Coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of the approved integration roadmap for the Southern Africa, West Africa and Africa, ensuring delivery within time and budget.
• Identify issues, risks and challenges with respect to the integration program, and support the Africa COO in mitigating and resolving same.
  ▪ Coordinate status meetings and prepare periodic progress reports on the integration program for the attention of relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of relevant communication and stakeholder management plans with respect to the integration program, in liaison with relevant stakeholders.
• Work with integration project sponsors, functional leaders and project teams within West Africa, Southern Africa and East Africa regions to coordinate the development of the business case for Africa Integration, and implementation roadmap.
• Liaise with the integration project sponsors, functional leaders and project teams across Africa to identify, issues, risks and challenges in respect of the integration program, and support the Africa COO in mitigating and resolving same.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop and coordinate the implementation of relevant communication and stakeholder management plans with respect to the integration program. 

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• A business related undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
• A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Membership to a professional body.
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should be in a management position or leadership role.
• Good understanding of strategy implementation, mergers and integrations methodology.
• Strong project management capabilities, including experience in coordinating cross and multifunctional workstreams.
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking skills and insights with the ability to translate strategy into practical solutions.
•  Maintains trust and respect through an open, collaborative and authentic approach is seen as a strong collaborator and trusted advisor.
• Seeks facts, insights and analysis before making informed decisions.
• Commands the relevant details whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Strong client oriented background Team Lead or similar roles. 

Personal attributes: 

• Consistently demonstrates KPMG values: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better.
• Build collaborative and trusted relationships connects with individuals, teams and organizations to build
• lasting, collaborative relationships that enable global, firm wide growth.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by growing self, others and relationships through self awareness, innovation, and an exceptional client experience.
• Makes an impact by driving quality, bringing strategic perspective, and tackling difficult decisions by exercising sound, ethical business judgement.