Vacancies at KPMG

Key roles and responsibilities:

At KPMG, you’ll find a world of opportunity, where our people give clients and communities the insights they need to build a sustainable future. The expectations of this role are to:

• Drive growth through sales enablement to achieve the firm’s digital transformation strategy and vision.
• Defining our sales enablement strategy, selecting tools, and developing processes to deliver on this strategy.
• Stakeholder management with clients and alliance partners to unlock opportunities for KPMG.
• Must have 10 years of strong B2B experience in sales enablement involving complex products in an OEM or Consulting environment.
• Work with the Africa Alliance team Powered Enterprise, Connected Enterprise, Trusted team and various other global teams, the sector Line of Business (LOB) and functional teams to drive the firm’s Tech Alliance Business Development agenda in the Africa region.

Business Development:

• Act as the primary contact for Tech Alliance related sales queries for East Africa.
• Provide Sales Enablement support for Accounts to grow with Sales & Pipeline Management, Reporting, Financial Analysis with Account Summary and Go-To-Market Strategies.
• Pursuits support with Strategic Research, Marketing, Event Coordination and Relationship Building Projects.
• Provide support to Business Development Teams on Go-To-Market Strategies, Field of Play Analysis, Solution Centric Support, Financial Analysis and Relationship Management.
• Revenue planning by coordinating with Connected Cluster Heads and Service Line Heads.
• Provide enablers to identify specific actionable and strategic opportunities for the firm.
• Strong Research Support identifying industry trends and disruptions and contextualizing them to highlight the potential market opportunity areas to win complex problem.
• Sector/Client – lead campaigns from scoping to executing the final product/solution.
• Attend and participate in all calls with the account team counterparts and share progress and status updates.
• Maintain & develop marketing and knowledge artefacts working with relevant global teams to ensure consistency and compliance with latest narrative and insights.
• Lead the business development team with RFP, RFI, along with Analyst views.
• Work proactively and respond to Account Coordinators, Business Development Executive, Market Operation Leader & Partners.
• Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with the Account Teams.
• Proactively reaching out to account teams soliciting feedback for the work and taking appropriate action.
• Lead on Connected, Powered and Elevate Maturity Assessment workshops with account and pursuit teams in East Africa.
• Lead on Connected, Powered Enterprise and Elevate sales training for East Africa.
• Work closely with relevant technology alliances teams and leaders.
• Be responsible for the Tech Alliance pipeline management for East Africa and reporting thereof into the Africa team.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• B.Sc., B.A. degree or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of B2B experience in a technology sales enablement leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record of improving sales productivity and performance. Evidence of sales achieved per annum is to be attached with the application.
• Proven experience creating and deploying successful onboarding plans within sales organizations.
• Must have experience with high-touch, enterprise sales cycles.
• Strong knowledge of sales effectiveness (skills/knowledge training).
• Sales certification from Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, AWS or Google will be an added advantage.
• Strong project management skills, especially project planning and delivery.
• Previous sales enablement experience in a rapidly growing, successful OEM or consulting firm.
• Experience with CRM tools will be an added advantage.
• A flair for developing relationships across functions and departments as well as international borders.

Personal attributes:

• Demonstrate commercial awareness with sound knowledge of matters affecting the market.
• Demonstrate curiosity around innovation, managing emerging technologies, driving business performance through technology.
• Enthusiastic approach to work, well developed management, and supervisory skills.
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and ability to identify opportunities and develop high quality proposals.
• Displays curiosity and innovation and possesses well-developed problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
• Socially confident, and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team.
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High energy level.
• The ideal candidate must be able to provide support to various management and leadership levels, as well as work well independently.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple, on-going initiatives.
• Ability to flourish in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

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Purpose of the Position

Infrastructure is the foundation that enables everything we do today – from roads, schools, hospitals, power water and sewerage to the buildings in our cities. Demand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalisation and urbanisation. The infrastructure gap in Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services.

At KPMG, we have a market-leading Infrastructure team that helps clients manage and optimise their physical assets from strategy, planning, business cases, funding and financing through to construction and operations as well as deal advisory, legal structuring and tax advisory to build, buy and/or sell assets.

KPMG’s vision for the sector is an African continent where the right infrastructure projects are sustainably implemented to connect the region, build prosperity, reduce poverty and enable a better future for all. In line with this vision, the Infrastructure Advisory leadership team is seeking an individual with 10+ years of experience in real estate, construction and/or infrastructure project management and/or transaction advisory services, including business case development and feasibility studies, through to construction procurement, contract management, project financing and project delivery.

This individual will be part of the management team leading our Major Projects Advisory (MPA) services practice in the delivery of highquality services to top tier public and private sector clients by bringing his/her advisory expertise to the team. He/she will be responsible for assisting with delivery of major real estate, capital and/or infrastructure projects, including those for government, private sector and development partners. Infrastructure sub-sectors include transport, water, power and utilities, cities, construction, real estate and social infrastructure.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• The individual will assist the leadership team in day-to-day engagement management on specific projects and will:
  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to senior associates and associate team members.
  • Develop and present client materials including status reports, project reports, and presentations.
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope, and client deliverables.
  • Contribute to hands-on delivery of projects and programs which may include programme design and development; benefits and quality management; stakeholder management; portfolio management; programme and project planning including milestone management; and risk and issue management.
  • Integral to delivering these responsibilities will be PMO Management, financial management; maintaining risks, issues, assumptions, actions log; resource forecasting; dependency management; and programme reporting.
  • Work individually and with different teams of the firm to improve our profile in the infrastructure sector market (through involvement in industry groups, thought leadership, speaking engagements)
  • Establish and develop a network of stakeholders in the infrastructure sector (authorities, regulators, financial institutions, investment funds, developers, contractors, technical advisers, and legal advisers etc.)
  • Lead and support in business development activities
  • Provide project strategy and development analysis in some or all of the following areas:
    • Capital Programme and/or Project Management
    • Infrastructure planning and strategy
    • Feasibility, business case, and market analysis
    • Procurement options analysis and managing procurement processes
    • Project risk assessment
    • Project governance and project management frameworks
    • Contract management
    • Coordinating legal, financial, and/or technical teams
    • Project implementation advice through design and construction
    • Project controls; Resource planning and PMO management
    • Communication
    • Decision making

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (combined with a Master's degree, preferred but not required).
• Professional registration within the built environment and/or project management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or other similar certification.
• Project feasibility, options appraisal, and/or project structuring experience.
• Project procurement experience through to financial close.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure project management, and/or infrastructure consulting.

Personal attributes:

• Demonstrate and articulate KPMG values as well as proven capability in:
  • Demonstrated capacity for team leadership throughout all project lifecycle stages.
  • Analytical skills covering transaction structuring, value for money assessments, economic cost-benefit assessments, and more.
  • Influencing skills in engaging with stakeholders at senior levels, including ministerial interactions in Africa.
  • Negotiation skills for securing commercial and financial project close.
  • Pragmatic problem-solving abilities and adaptability to new environments.
  • Goal-driven and results-oriented mindset.
  • Multicultural skills to operate across diverse African jurisdictions.
  • Resilience, tenacity, and the ability to handle difficult client conversations.
  • Administrative skills to manage a portfolio of clients across the continent.
  • Strong knowledge of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to architecture, urban planning, and design.
  • Understanding of urban development issues in the Kenyan context.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under stress, and perseverance to drive desired outcomes.
  • Comfort with multitasking, flexibility, open-mindedness, and the ability to make quick decisions.
  • Unquestionable integrity.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on major cutting-edge real estate, construction, and infrastructural developments across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.

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Purpose of the Position

Infrastructure is the foundation that enables everything we do today from roads, schools, hospitals, power water and sewerage to the buildings in our cities. Demand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalisation and urbanisation. The infrastructure gap in Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services.

At KPMG, we have a market-leading Infrastructure team that helps clients manage and optimise their physical assets from strategy, planning, business cases, funding and financing through to construction and operations as well as deal advisory, legal structuring and tax advisory to build, buy and/or sell assets.

KPMG’s vision for the sector is an African continent where the right infrastructure projects are sustainably implemented to connect the region, build prosperity, reduce poverty and enable a better future for all. This individual will be part of the Major Projects Advisory (MPA) services practice, working with a multi-disciplinary team of KPMG professionals with project finance, project management, procurement, accounting and consulting backgrounds. He/she will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of major real estate, capital and/or infrastructure projects, including those for government, private sector and development partners. The infrastructure sub-sectors include transport, water, power and utilities, cities, construction, real estate and social infrastructure.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• The individual will assist the leadership team in day-to-day engagement management on specific projects and will:
  • Assist the Managers, Directors, and Partners in delivering services to our various clients in the transport and infrastructure space.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to junior team members.
  • Review the work of junior members of the team and provide training where necessary.
  • Develop and present client materials including status reports, project reports, and presentations.
  • Actively participate in the hands-on delivery of projects and programs which may include program design and development; benefits and quality management; stakeholder management; portfolio management; program and project planning including milestone management; and risk and issue management.
  • Preparation of proposals to target clients and support in business development efforts.
  • Maintain relationships with key client contacts.
  • Provide research and project management support.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a built environment related course from a reputable university.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure project management, and/or consulting. Professional registration within the built environment and/or project management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or other similar certification, will be an added advantage.
• Supporting project feasibility, options appraisal, and/or pre-construction project structuring experience.
• Project procurement experience through to construction management experience.
• Experience building project financial models and drafting business plans will be an added advantage.

Technical skills and competencies:

• Strong interest in large complex projects, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), infrastructure, government, construction, and engineering.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel / data analysis and manipulation skills.
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and ensure effective delivery of competing priorities to meet targets and objectives.

Personal attributes:

• Demonstrate and articulate KPMG values as well as proven capability in:
  • Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent coordination and planning skills.
  • IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office.
  • An eye for detail.
  • Team player with leadership potential.
  • Goal-driven and results-oriented mindset.
  • Comfortable with multitasking, flexibility, and open-mindedness.
  • Unquestionable integrity.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on major cutting-edge real estate, construction, and infrastructural developments across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.

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Key roles and responsibilities:

• Support various BU graphic design elements, meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality output.
• Support in Graphic Design: Develop visually stunning and effective designs for various mediums, ensuring alignment with various BU/engagement guidelines and objectives.
• Work closely with the communications team to understand project requirements and contribute creative input.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create and edit graphics, illustrations, and layouts.
• Maintain and enforce brand consistency across all design elements and channels.
• Identify knowledge management portals for disseminating program communications.
• Support in planning hosted and sponsored events and site visits and facilitating photography and/or interviews and videography.
• Support in the facilitation of knowledge sharing by organizing trainings and documenting lessons learned.
• Provide other ad-hoc communications and marketing support in line with other responsibilities.
• Business development – participate in generating new business through concept note and proposal development as shall be assigned to them.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, or another relevant field.
• 5-6 years’ experience in a busy organization or a creative agency.

Technical skills and competencies:

• Proven experience developing brand visuals, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects.
• Proficient in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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About the program

Open to undergraduates in their third or fouth or graduated within the last one year. Our internship and/or attachment program is a 3–8 week full-time KPMG internship, where you will gain real-world experience and help you decide if you would like to grow your career with us after you graduate.

At the end of the Program, you will have gained experience and skills that will equip you in your career journery.  

Here is what you need to know:

• The program is a short term opportunity for three months with a structured learning pathway for continuing students and recent graduates.
• The work we do is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with.
• Choose from a range of career pathways to suit your skills and interests. From audit and accounting to technology and engineering or tax and regulatory services. 
• You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you everyday.
•  Internships will be available in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

Applicants minimum requirements

• Age: 21-26 years
• University Requirements: Second Upper or GPA equivalent of 3.0 and above
• Must be a 3rd or 4th year Student or graduated within the last one year
• High School Grade: Minimum of B with B in English and Maths
• Degree in a business related field. 
• Accounting certification is an added advantage.

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About the program

Open to undergraduates in their third or fouth or graduated within the last one year. Our internship and/or attachment program is a 3–8 week full-time KPMG internship, where you will gain real-world experience and help you decide if you would like to grow your career with us after you graduate.

At the end of the Program, you will have gained experience and skills that will equip you in your career journery.  

Here is what you need to know:

• The program is a short term opportunity for three months with a structured learning pathway for continuing students and recent graduates.
• The work we do is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with.
• Choose from a range of career pathways to suit your skills and interests. From audit and accounting to technology and engineering or tax and regulatory services. 
• You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you everyday.
•  Internships will be available in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

Applicants minimum requirements

• Age: 21-26 years
• University Requirements: Second Upper or GPA equivalent of 3.0 and above
• Must be a 3rd or 4th year Student or graduated within the last one year
• High School Grade: Minimum of B with B in English and Maths
• Degree: B.Sc. Computer Science/ IT/ Telecommunications/ BBIT and related courses.  
• Certifications: CISA, CIA, CPA,ACCA and related courses is an added advantage.
• Any relevant experience in IT is an added advantage

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About the program

Open to undergraduates in their third or fouth or graduated within the last one year. Our internship and/or attachment program is a 3–8 week full-time KPMG internship, where you will gain real-world experience and help you decide if you would like to grow your career with us after you graduate.

At the end of the Program, you will have gained experience and skills that will equip you in your career journery.  

Here is what you need to know:

• The program is a short term opportunity for three months with a structured learning pathway for continuing students and recent graduates.
• The work we do is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with.
• Choose from a range of career pathways to suit your skills and interests. From audit and accounting to technology and engineering or tax and regulatory services. 
• You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you everyday.
•  Internships will be available in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

Applicants minimum requirements

• Age: 21-26 years
• University Requirements: Second Upper or GPA equivalent of 3.0 and above
• Must be a 3rd or 4th year Student or graduated within the last one year
• High School Grade: Minimum of B with B in English and Maths
• Degree: B.Sc. Computer Science/ IT/ Telecommunications and related courses.  
• Certifications : CEH, CISM, CISSP, Security +, OSCP and related courses is an added advantage.

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About the program

Open to undergraduates in their third or fouth or graduated within the last one year. Our internship and/or attachment program is a 3–8 week full-time KPMG internship, where you will gain real-world experience and help you decide if you would like to grow your career with us after you graduate.

At the end of the Program, you will have gained experience and skills that will equip you in your career journery.  

Here is what you need to know:

• The program is a short term opportunity for three months with a structured learning pathway for continuing students and recent graduates.
• The work we do is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with.
• Choose from a range of career pathways to suit your skills and interests. From audit and accounting to technology and engineering or tax and regulatory services. 
• You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you everyday.
•  Internships will be available in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

Applicants minimum requirements

• Age: 21-26 years
• University Requirements: Second Upper or GPA equivalent of 3.0 and above
• Must be a 3rd or 4th year Student or graduated within the last one year
• High School Grade: Minimum of B with B in English and Maths
• Bachelor's degree in a business related field / Actuarial Science / Financial Engineering / Statistics
• Certifications in Actuarial Exams (FIA / SOA) / Financial Risk Mgt / Enterprise Risk Mgt are an added advantage.

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About the program

Open to undergraduates in their third or fouth or graduated within the last one year. Our internship and/or attachment program is a 3–8 week full-time KPMG internship, where you will gain real-world experience and help you decide if you would like to grow your career with us after you graduate.

At the end of the Program, you will have gained experience and skills that will equip you in your career journery.  

Here is what you need to know:

• The program is a short term opportunity for three months with a structured learning pathway for continuing students and recent graduates.
• The work we do is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with.
• Choose from a range of career pathways to suit your skills and interests. From audit and accounting to technology and engineering or tax and regulatory services. 
• You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you everyday.
•  Internships will be available in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

Applicants minimum requirements

• Age: 21-26 years
• University Requirements: Second Upper or GPA equivalent of 3.0 and above
• Must be a 3rd or 4th year Student or graduated within the last one year
• High School Grade: Minimum of B with B in English and Maths
• Degree in a business related field.  
• HR certification is an added advantage.

go to method of application »

About the program

Open to undergraduates in their third or fouth or graduated within the last one year. Our internship and/or attachment program is a 3–8 week full-time KPMG internship, where you will gain real-world experience and help you decide if you would like to grow your career with us after you graduate.

At the end of the Program, you will have gained experience and skills that will equip you in your career journery.  

Here is what you need to know:

• The program is a short term opportunity for three months with a structured learning pathway for continuing students and recent graduates.
• The work we do is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with.
• Choose from a range of career pathways to suit your skills and interests. From audit and accounting to technology and engineering or tax and regulatory services. 
• You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you everyday.
•  Internships will be available in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

Applicants minimum requirements

• Age: 21-26 years
• University Requirements: Second Upper or GPA equivalent of 3.0 and above
• Must be a 3rd or 4th year Student or graduated within the last one year
• High School Grade: Minimum of B with B in English and Maths
• Bachelor's degree in a business related field.  Accounting certification is an added advantage

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Key roles and responsibilities:

This role seeks an experienced individual with a strong track record in consulting and a deep understanding of data, analytics, and AI to help our clients harness the power of data and artificial intelligence. This role will be based in the Nairobi regional office, primarily serving clients in East Africa, and as the need arises, the larger Africa region.

Strategy:

• Leverage regional alliances with technology partners (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, AWS, Google, etc.) to drive proactive leads generation, joint pitch, pipeline management, and conversions as they relate to data analytics.
• Manage, mentor, and grow our BI, Analytics, and AI competence area.
• Embed data & AI in everything we do – meaning that you will also be responsible to explore and improve collaboration with the different competence areas available within KPMG.

Client Impact:

• Drive business growth across East Africa through new business development and expansion of existing client accounts.
• Oversee data management, warehousing, integration, and migration; business intelligence; analytics; and delivery across advisory and technical projects.
• Lead the development and implementation of data and advanced analytics strategies for clients across East Africa.
• Interact with business leaders and functional experts to understand current and future business challenges and needs and develop long-lasting client relationships.
• Provide subject matter expertise on data-related topics as well as consultative guidance for data management and governance.
• Develop data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence models that improve processes and add strategic value to the client’s business.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data and analytics to ensure we provide clients with the latest and most effective solutions.
• Work closely with clients to understand business needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Develop practice through thought leadership and training.

Manage Engagements:

• Provide technical knowledge, direction, and training to the engagement team to produce quality deliverables on time and on budget.
• Building and promoting strong client relationships by understanding client needs and proposing digital initiatives to serve their needs.
• Providing and facilitating the involvement of subject matter experts for the key components of the strategy during the formulation stage.
• Presentation to project committee or board of directors (where relevant) on the project status, recommendations, and action plans.
• Manage engagement risk.

Business Development:

• Develop and maintain relationships with decision-makers at key clients.
• Identify transformation opportunities based on a thorough understanding of digital transformation and emerging technologies in different sectors.
• Contribute to business development and proposal development efforts.
• Facilitation of CIO events to create awareness of technology transformation offerings in the market.
• Contribute towards meeting the expected revenue numbers as agreed with the leadership.
• Manage the opportunity lifecycle in the pipeline (Proposals preparations, delivery, billings, etc.).

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, statistics, or data science.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in data and analytics consulting with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Have an End-to-End mindset spanning both (pre-) sales & delivery.
• Must have a deep understanding of data and analytics technologies, including data warehousing, data integration, and data visualization.
• Must have experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as primary requirements advantage.
• Being a self-starter and able to work independently including across multiple priorities and complex matrixed roles and responsibilities.
• Strong communicator, including listening skills with an ability to translate insights across business and technology teams.
• Focus on staff development and providing guidance and technical advice where necessary.
• Must have hands-on experience with modern Data & AI Platforms based on Azure, GCP, Oracle, or AWS and other market-leading solutions.

Personal attributes:

• Demonstrate commercial awareness with sound knowledge of matters affecting the market.
• Demonstrate curiosity around innovation, managing emerging technologies, driving business performance through technology.
• Enthusiastic approach to work, well-developed management, and supervisory skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify opportunities and develop high-quality proposals.
• Displays curiosity and innovation and possesses well-developed problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
• Socially confident and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team.
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and project management skills.
• Confident, tactful, and able to effectively influence others and deal effectively with senior leaders.
• Able to connect with the right complementary people in KPMG to tackle new and complex business problems with a data flavor.
• Strong team and work ethic, comfortable with ambiguity, change, and challenge.
• The ideal candidate must be able to provide support to various management and leadership levels, as well as work well independently.

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.

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Key roles and responsibilities:

The main purpose of the role is to expand and build on KPMG’s local capability to deliver end-to-end Microsoft D365 implementations and to support sales teams to secure new opportunities. This role will be based in the Nairobi regional office, primarily serving clients in East Africa, and as the need arises, the larger Africa region.

Engagements Management:

• Support business development and sales initiatives with Microsoft D365 technical solutioning needs.
• Provide support on the technical delivery (documentation, configuration, and solution architecture) of Microsoft D365 implementations.
• Provide technical knowledge, leadership, direction, and training to the engagement team to produce quality deliverables on time and on budget.
• Build and promote strong client relationships by understanding client needs and proposing digital initiatives to serve their needs.
• Provide and facilitate the involvement of subject matter experts for the key components of the strategy during the formulation stage.
• Presentation to project committee or board of directors (where relevant) on the project status, recommendations, and action plans.
• Manage engagement risk.

Business Development:

• Develop and maintain relationships with decision-makers at key clients.
• Identify transformation opportunities based on a thorough understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations in different sectors.
• Contribute to business development and proposal development efforts.
• Facilitation of CxO events to create awareness of how we can transform our customers' businesses using KPMG Powered Enterprise (powered by Microsoft D365).
• Contribute towards meeting the expected revenue numbers as agreed with the leadership.
• Manage the opportunity lifecycle in the pipeline (proposals preparations, delivery, billings, etc.).

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related degree from a recognized University.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in implementing and leading Microsoft ERP/CRM projects.
• Technical Microsoft D365 technical and architecture certifications (functional consultant will be an added advantage).
• Solid finance background will be a good advantage.
• D365 implementation experience including the following modules and areas:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash and Bank Management
  • Budgeting
  • Project Management and Accounting
  • Fixed Assets
  • Financial Reports
• Demonstrable experience of at least three end-to-end implementations.
• Financial Consolidation and elimination experience.
• Experience with electronic banking file needs.
• In-depth knowledge in financial workflow or journal approval.
• Techno-functional experience will be an added advantage.
• Team/engagement management skills.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and the regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated track record of quality work, project management, and productive team interactions.
• Willingness to travel moderately.

Personal attributes:

• Demonstrate commercial awareness with sound knowledge of matters affecting the market.
• Demonstrate curiosity around innovation, managing emerging technologies, driving business performance through technology.
• Enthusiastic approach to work, well-developed management, and supervisory skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify opportunities and develop high-quality proposals.
• Focus on staff development and providing guidance and technical advice where necessary.
• Displays curiosity and innovation and possesses well-developed problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
• Socially confident, and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team.
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and project management skills.
• The ideal candidate must be able to provide support to various management and leadership levels, as well as work well independently.

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.