Vacancies at KPMG

Key roles and responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation and presentation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with organisational strategy.
• Oversee budget execution, revenue and expenditure control and provide regular management accounts and variance analysis.
• Lead budget performance reviews across branches and business units to strengthen accountability and financial discipline.
• Develop financial forecasting models and projections (monthly, quarterly, annually) to support decision making, drive productivity and cost optimization models.

Financial Reporting, Analysis & Governance

• Prepare accurate financial statements and reports in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements, including Board papers and statutory submissions.
• Analyse financial performance, revenue trends, and cost drivers to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
• Drive implementation of emerging reporting standards, including sustainability standards.
• Ensure robust financial controls and risk management frameworks are in place across the organisation.

External Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate and manage external audits, liaising with auditors and regulators, and ensuring timely publication of financial statements.
• Implement audit recommendations and maintain compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

Investment, Treasury & Capital Management

• Oversee investment and foreign exchange portfolios, ensuring compliance with ALCO and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor liquidity, approve investment decisions, and provide strategic advice to optimise returns and manage financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with capital adequacy requirements and advise management on capital structure and lending limits.
• Support ALCO processes and balance sheet optimisation to enhance liquidity, returns, and regulatory compliance.

Statutory Compliance & Tax Management

• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, including tax filings (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, WHT, LST) and regulatory returns.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and tax authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Oversee tax planning and tax risk management to ensure compliance.

Leadership & Financial Stewardship

• Provide strategic leadership to the Finance function, ensuring sound financial governance, robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and sustainable financial performance.
• Drive accountability and effective stewardship of the organisation’s financial resources to support operational efficiency and long-term institutional sustainability.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day management of Finance Department staff, including performance oversight, accountability, and team effectiveness.
• Support workforce planning activities including recruitment, training coordination, leave management, succession planning, and capability management to strengthen departmental capacity and compliance.

Academic/professional qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification and membership (e.g. ACCA, ICPAU or equivalent).
• 10+ years’ experience in financial management, including at least 5 years in a managerial role within a regulated financial institution.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, and managing complex financial operations.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, management accounting, financial reporting, taxation, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Advanced analytical capability in financial modelling, forecasting, and investment analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in ERP/MIS environments and financial systems optimisation to enhance operational efficiency and reporting effectiveness.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, stakeholder engagement, people management, and corporate/regulatory reporting experience anchored in integrity, agility, customer centricity, and teamwork.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills, supported by sound business judgement and high professional integrity.

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Key roles and responsibilities

Human Capital Strategy & Organizational Development

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s Human Resource strategy, policies, practices, and procedures to support strategic objectives. 
• Develop, review, and operationalize the Human Capital Alignment Plan for Sustainability (HUCAPs) framework and guide leadership in implementing initiatives that strengthen human capital and support business growth. 
• Develop and oversee the annual Human Resource plan and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals. 
• Drive innovation in people management practices to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long term organizational sustainability.

Employee Experience, Culture & Sustainability

• Provide strategic leadership in designing, embedding, and enhancing the employee experience journey to strengthen engagement, wellbeing, performance, and retention. 
• Foster a high-performance organizational culture aligned with the institution’s values and strategic objectives. 
• Lead organizational change and culture transformation initiatives that support long-term business sustainability. 
• Embed ESG and sustainability principles into people strategies, leadership development, talent management, employee engagement programs, and performance management frameworks, including sustainability metrics in balanced scorecards.

Talent Management, Learning & Succession Planning

• Guide management in implementing effective performance management, talent management, succession planning, learning and development, and career progression initiatives. 
• Oversee workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees. 
• Champion leadership development, capability-building, and career development initiatives across the organization. 
• Ensure the establishment of robust succession plans for critical roles and key talent pipelines.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with approved HR policies and procedures, employment laws, labour regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements while promoting sound HR governance practices. 
• Provide strategic oversight of employee relations, grievance and disciplinary processes, occupational health and safety, and workplace wellbeing. 
• Maintain effective engagement with regulators, professional associations, labour unions, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders to support compliance and organizational effectiveness. 
• Provide strategic people and culture insights to Executive Management and relevant Board Committees on workforce sustainability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness

Statutory Compliance & Tax Management

• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, including tax filings (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, WHT, LST) and regulatory returns.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and tax authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Oversee tax planning and tax risk management to ensure compliance.

Leadership & Financial Stewardship

•  Oversee and manage the Human Resource and payroll budgets, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with approved business objectives. 
• Monitor workforce-related costs, people investments, and HR initiatives to ensure value creation, operational efficiency, and sustainable financial performance.

People Leadership & Team Development

•  Lead and develop the People and Culture team, ensuring delivery of high-quality HR services and effective execution of talent acquisition, performance management, reward management, employee relations, learning and development, succession planning, and retention initiatives across the employee lifecycle..

Academic/professional qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field. 
• Relevant professional certification and/or membership in recognized professional bodies (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRMAU, or equivalent) is an added advantage. 
• 10+ years’ experience in Human Resource Management, including experience leading transformation and organizational change initiatives, with at least 5 years at senior management level in a large organization, preferably a regulated financial institution. 
• Proven track record in organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong expertise in human capital strategy, organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and HR governance. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, embed sustainable people practices, and drive business transformation through effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. 
• Advanced analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, supported by strong business acumen and sound decision-making in complex and evolving environments. 
• Excellent leadership, people management, and communication skills, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and driving organizational alignment and engagement 
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to organizational values and sustainable business practices.