Vacancies at KPMG

Position Summary

The Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is required to  undertake consultation, pre-issuance review and other activities  in accordance with the KPMG DPP manual. The main  objectives of DPP include:

• Supporting teams in performing quality engagements. 
• Contributing to quality financial reporting by KPMG clients.
• Driving consistent application of standards across the KPMG  network.
• Protecting KPMG’s reputation by providing support that  mitigates risks related to technical issues facing member  firms and KPMG clients.
• Participating in regional and global networks
• Contributing to standard setting and professional  development; and
• Adding value by developing and maintaining leading edge  technical knowledge and transforming that knowledge into  value for our clients and other stakeholders.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Researching and answering assurance, audit and review methodology and reporting queries raised by KPMG staff and clients in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Standards), International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), International Standards on Assurance Engagements (ISAE), International Standards on Review Engagements (ISRE), among others. 
• Researching on and supporting engagement teams on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assurance methodology and assurance reporting matters in accordance with the relevant framework. This includes involvement in development of guidance, commenting on proposed pronouncements and regulations. It also includes supporting engagement teams on ESG matters considered as part of the financial statement audit. 
• Reviewing reports submitted to DPP by engagement teams and liaising with engagement teams on these reports. 
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of audit and assurance updates and training on IFRS Standards, ISAs, among others to KPMG partners, staff and clients. 
• Staying up to date with developments in applicable Standards through internal research and involvement in KPMG’s IFRS Standards and audit topic teams. 
• Assisting with updating the various technical “tools”, work papers and guidance. 
• Assisting with the monthly compliance reviews to ensure that the trainings achieve the intended results. 
• Providing support to the Quality Performance Review process and other regulatory reviews. 
• Providing support to the Engagement Quality Control reviewer to ensure that financial statements comply with applicable accounting and reporting standards and relevant regulatory requirements and that the report(s) is appropriate. 
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. 

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or any other related field. 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a professional accounting firm in accounting and/or auditing field. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing technical advisory services to audit engagement teams or clients. 
• CPA or ACCA qualification (finalist). 
• Exposure to/ conversant with IFRS 17 will be an added advantage.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm with a presence across East Africa. 
• Continuous learning and development. 
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams. 
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative. 
• Opportunities to deepen your experiences, deliver meaningful impact and develop your skills.

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Position Summary

The Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is required to  undertake consultation, pre-issuance review and other activities  in accordance with the KPMG DPP manual. The main  objectives of DPP include:

• Supporting teams in performing quality engagements. 
• Contributing to quality financial reporting by KPMG clients.
• Driving consistent application of standards across the KPMG  network.
• Protecting KPMG’s reputation by providing support that  mitigates risks related to technical issues facing member  firms and KPMG clients.
• Participating in regional and global networks
• Contributing to standard setting and professional  development; and
• Adding value by developing and maintaining leading edge  technical knowledge and transforming that knowledge into  value for our clients and other stakeholders.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Respond to consultations and informal queries related to accounting and auditing/review matters. 
• Perform pre-issuance reviews of financial statements as required by KPMG DPP Manual.
• Prepare IFRS training materials for facilitation of both audit teams and client training. 
• Maintain a relentless focus on quality and strive to uphold the highest professional standards and levels of objectivity, independence, ethics and integrity within our system of quality management and be as transparent as possible with colleagues and clients to help deliver exceptional services.
• Build strong working relationships and interactions with both audit teams and clients to ensure efficient information flow to DPP. 
• Actively and quickly develop technical skills through on the job learning and through formal training. This includes taking ownership of own professional and career development, demonstrating learning agility and challenging oneself and others to improve. 
• Provide regular project status updates against key performance indicators 
• Strengthen critical thinking and professional judgment skills including improving technical research skills as well as oral and written communication skills. 
• Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures. 
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. 

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or any other related field. 
• 3 years’ experience in a professional accounting firm in accounting and/or auditing field. 
• CPA or ACCA qualification (finalist).

Technical competencies and Personal attributes:

• Strong consulting skills. Be able to effectively support all aspects of engagement delivery, end-to-end process, with minimal supervision and high accountability. 
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively engage and consult with others across all levels. 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal). 
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. 
• Strong business writing, report writing, presentation and research skills. 
• A high standard of integrity. 
• A high aptitude for learning new approaches and innovation. 
• Self-driven and results-oriented. 
• Team player with good interpersonal skills, work organization and coordination skills. 
• Networking skills.
• Training/ facilitation skills. 
• Diligent and committed to excellence. 
• Resilience and Tenacity: must be able to always sustain motivation and commitment and can contain and absorb stressful moments and issues. 

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm with a presence across East Africa. 
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative. 
• Opportunities to deepen your experiences, deliver meaningful impact and develop your skills

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Key roles and responsibilities

• Manage a full range of Tax services in compliance with laws and regulations. 
• Identify client tax risks and develop innovative tax strategies. 
• Oversee direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance engagements. 
• Handle Tax audits and investigations, including objections and appeals. 
• Manage and provide guidance to teams on multiple engagements. 
• Follow up with the revenue authority on client issues. 
• Act as a liaison with clients and regulators. 
• Prepare briefs and alerts on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation. 
• Present work of high quality with minimum input by Senior managers, Directors or Partners. 
• Continuously produce innovative ways to improve processes internally within the Business Unit and firm and for clients. 
• Develop and manage client relationships through in-depth understanding of client businesses and expectations, providing valued insights, explanations and proactive guidance. 
• Identify and pursue potential business opportunities and build relationships with potential clients and referrals, to further business growth. 
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the firm’s service offering, participate in business development activities and selling of products for tax team and other Business units. 
• Manage work processes to ensure Tax recoverability targets are met, bills are raised, and collections are done on a timely basis. 
• Ensure adherence to firm’s risk processes. 
• Keeping updated with changes in legislation affecting tax and wider firm’s service offering. 
• Continuous professional development including; learning hours and courses to enhance/develop skills. 
• Lead Tax seniors and associates with a purpose of growing and developing them through coaching, feedback, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Law and Economics or any other Business-related courses. 
• Post Graduate Diploma/ Masters in Taxation, Law or any relevant professional qualification in Taxation, Law, Finance and Accounting from college/university/ qualified professional awarding institution. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research. 
• A minimum of five years in Tax related work preferably in Consultancy services/ Revenue Authority or industry environment. 
• Minimum experience of 4 years in managing project assignments and teams. 
• Excellent structuring and tax advisory skills. 
• Good knowledge and appreciation of tax legislation and regulatory environment. 
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools. 
• Strong technical knowledge and research skills in Taxation accounting, Tax compliance, Tax planning and Strategy. 

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. 
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients. 
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Mentorship and coaching skills. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent negotiation skills.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa. 
• Continuous learning and development. 
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams. 
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.