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Strategy Manager, Deal Advisory – Kenya at KPMG 

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary

The Strategy Manager will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the execution of long-term business plans to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage. He/She will align organizational goals with market opportunities by analyzing industry trends, conducting competitor research, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure sustainable success of the Business Unit.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Working with senior colleagues in the business (Senior Managers, Associate Directors and Partners) to manage assignments or engagements for bespoke clients and situations or assisting in the management and delivery of larger complex projects.
• Provide technical guidance on client assignments including preparation of deliverables (including reports and presentations) and ensure projects are delivered according to client specification and internal (KPMG) standards and within set timelines.
• Manage multiple day to day roles that include planning, budgeting, quality management, client relationship management, and business development for both client and internal (within KPMG) projects.
• Continuously review ongoing performance for a particular engagement or assignment against pre-set objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout the project (assignment) life cycle while identifying 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.
• Maintaining a keen interest in the latest digital tools available to you within the Firm and how these can support us in solving complex client problems.
• Facilitate (where required) onboarding and contracting process for third party consultants and coordinate tasks undertaken by the consultants as part of the wider engagement.
• Work with colleagues in East Africa (extending to Africa) on client-related assignments and internal initiatives as well as with international (global) teams where appropriate.
• Actively involved in business development activities and networking events with potential new clients and intermediaries as well as proactively identifying new opportunities and innovative areas for us to support our clients.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members.
• Helping to foster a culture of continual development through the continuous investment in your own and your team’s personal development and technical acumen, including initiating open and honest coaching conversations.

Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:

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• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Must have CPA, ACCA or CFA or any other relevant professional qualification
• Minimum of 8 years experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development either as a consultant or internal strategy team.
• In-depth understanding of management functions (i.e., people, systems, and operations etc.).

Technical competencies & Personal attributes:

• Demonstrate project management, business, and commercial acumen, drive for execution, people management and development skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form – reports, analytical analysis etc.
• Resilience and tenacity: Must be able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals and manage stress effectively.
• Team player: Has good people management skills, work organization and coordination skills, can also coach/ mentor junior team members.
• Problem-solving skills: Can handle and resolve unstructured problems, flex and adapt in new environments to create order and stability and provide effective solutions.
• Personal and professional ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, be honest, with self and colleagues.
• Multicultural skills: Must be able to operate and interact in a multicultural environment and works well in culturally diverse teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel within East Africa or the rest of Africa where the project dictates.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of practical solutions to complex strategic challenges.
• Demonstrated track record in relationship management and business development.

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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Development Finance Manager at KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary

KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice wishes to recruit a Manager who has demonstrable experience in delivering sustainable finance-related projects that can achieve measurable impact..

The role of development finance within the Deal Advisory team is to deliver projects that support our clients to design and implement innovative financing solutions that achieve impact, while embedding fundamentals of our corporate finance services, including due diligence, valuations, strategy and financial modelling into programmatic approaches.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Working with senior colleagues in the business to manage small project teams for bespoke clients and situations or assisting in the management and delivery of larger complex projects.
• Supporting to identify client and stakeholder needs, supporting project teams in discussing solutions with clients and managing stakeholder communications.
• Using your own commercial experience, sector experts across the Firm and technology to undertake critical financial analysis of client forecasts and business plans.
• Maintaining a keen interest in the latest digital tools available to you within the Firm and how these can support us in solving complex client problems.
• Leading and attending meetings with client directors, key business intermediaries and other stakeholders (internal and external).
• Undertaking and overseeing analysis, including the identification of the root cause of financial / operational issues while also being able to adopt a more holistic perspective to a problem.
• Developing strategic options and engaging in stakeholder discussions and negotiations to achieve a client’s strategic objectives.
• Producing high quality reports / presentations for a range of clients and stakeholders.
• Creating an inclusive environment which ensures different opinions are heard, our people can flourish, and we get the best outcomes for our clients.
• Actively involved in business development activities and networking events with potential new clients and  intermediaries as well as proactively identifying new opportunities and innovative areas for us to support our clients
• Helping to foster a culture of continual development through the continuous investment in your own and your team’s personal development and technical acumen, including initiating open and honest coaching conversations.

Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics or any other relevant field.
• Masters in development finance or any other relevant field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience within the development finance/ impact investing space.o infrastructure deals in the African context and/or emerging markets.

Technical competencies & Personal attributes:

• Organisational skills and creativity: Be able to develop new simple approaches to complex design problems.
• Analytical skills: Have very good analytical skills and is detail oriented.
• Problem Solving Skills: Can handle and resolve unstructured problems, flex and adapt in new environments to create order and stability and provide effective solutions.
• Personal and Professional Ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, be honest, with self and colleagues.
• Goal Driven and Results Oriented: Is driven and motivated by targets and metrics.
• Multicultural Skills: Must be able to operate and interact in a multicultural environment and works well in culturally diverse teams.
• Resilience and Tenacity: Must be able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals and manage stress effectively.
• Team player: Has good people management skills, work organization and coordination skills, can also coach/ mentor junior team members.
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Strong interest in Corporate Finance/ Deals.

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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Mergers & Acquisitions Associate – Tax & Regulatory Services at KPMG

Position Summary

We are currently looking for an Associate in our Tax & Regulatory Services Unit to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team applying industry knowledge and experience to support transaction advisory and tax compliance services to clients. This will include but not limited to conducting comprehensive tax due diligence, assessing risks, and advising on tax implications for transaction structures and corporate restructuring.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Undertake tax due diligences focusing on risk assessment for all tax heads including Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Employment taxes and statutory deductions, Withholding tax, Customs and Excise Duties amongst others. 
• Evaluate transaction structures and advice on tax implications as well undertake corporate restructuring advisory. 
• Review financial models and valuation models and advise on the tax implications. 
•  Review and advisory of Share Purchase Agreements 
• Liaise with senior associates and managers to ensure that tax assignments are properly planned and executed in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Consultation with clients, reviewing tax information and advise on tax matters. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date client records. 
• Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements. 
• Assist senior associates and managers with engagement administration including timely billing and collection.
•  Assist in organizing trainings and other departmental activities within and outside the firm, as maybe assigned. 
• Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles on topical issues in the M&A space

Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related or laws from an accredited college/university. 
• Must have a minimum of 2 -3 years of working experience in an accounting firm, corporation, and/or law firm
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable. 
• Any professional qualification in Taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent advisory and compliance skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information. 
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams. 
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent negotiation skills. 
• Good knowledge of Tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools. 
• Comfort interacting with C-level professionals.

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Audit Assistant Central Team – Kenya at KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for an Audit assistants who will play a role in assisting in delivery of projects (internal or external) as assigned.

Key roles and responsibilities

Managing Tasks:

• Perform audit support services to audit engagement/client service teams such as checking financial statement figures, audit confirmation processing, audit file creation and close-out, etc.
• Ensure a good relationship with audit engagement/client service teams is maintained in the process of performing work.
• Ensure delivery of the KPMG 7 Star service to all audit engagement/client service teams.
• Deliver allocated work within the required service level expectations as documented in the service catalogue in the Helpdesk systems..

Team Development:

• Work collaboratively, internally and externally
• Share knowledge and work across business lines.
• Ensure demonstration of cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Personal Development:

• Participation in firm wide activities e.g.  graduate recruitment, CSR activities, etc.
• Managing own Learning and Development by identifying own learning needs and taking appropriate steps to address these.
• Ensure personal leave management and MyPD.
• Build industry knowledge through involvement in events, articles and thought leadership.
• Active goal setting and review.
• Ensuring proper utilization and productivity while observing CPD requirements.

Risk Management:

• Ensure risk management through completion of risk management documents and ensure they are signed off and a task code obtained before starting any work.
• Complete all tasks as allocated and ensure that they are reviewed by the Partner/Director/Manager/Senior Associate/Associate for risk management compliance prior to sending out any draft or final reports while observing 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, IT or related relevant degree course with Second Upper degree/GPA 3.0
• Must have attained a mean grade of B in KCSE, Math and English.
• Entry level role.

Personal attributes:

• Interpersonal Skills:  Must be able to build strong relationships with people of diverse personalities.
• Global Behavioral Capabilities: strong demonstration of KPMGs global behaviors.
• Demonstrate and articulate KPMG values.
• Strong  organizational  skills  and  creativity:  Be  able  to  develop  new  simple  approaches  to problems.
• Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct, independence rules, and all other applicable firm policies and professional practice standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills both written & verbal presentations.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Attention to detail; Have very good attention to detail.
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to handle and resolve unstructured problems and provide effective solutions.
• Personal and Professional Ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, look and act professional and be honest, with self and colleagues.

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.

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Brand, Marketing and Communication Associate – Kenya at KPMG East Africa

Position Summary

We are currently looking for an Associate in our Brand, Marketing and Communications department who will play a key role in supporting business units, sector teams, and account management teams to execute marketing and branding strategies. The holder of this position will ensure all initiatives align with brand standards, drive engagement through innovative campaigns, and effectively communicate the firm’s value propositions to both internal and external audiences.Key roles and responsibilities

Key roles and responsibilities

Marketing and Branding Support

• Formulate and execute impactful marketing initiatives to profile both KPMG services and subject matter experts.
• Identifying marketing and brand profiling opportunities such as sponsorships, collaboration with the Regulator, roadshows for specific services, among others.
• Develop and implement campaigns that promote the firm’s services and expertise to target audiences.
• Actively participate in Africa and Global engagements as appropriate and leverage those engagements to further the Brand engagement in East Africa
• Provide market research for Sectors and clients’ service teams leveraging diverse tools available in the Firm.
• Assist in the development of business development publications.
• Ensure all marketing materials and campaigns comply with the Firm’s brand standards.
• Support in circulation to clients of relevant thought publications.
• Support in the preparation and facilitation of training especially on brand compliance.
• Support in planning  and executing events, and webinars to engage clients and stakeholders.
• Provide insights and updates on local initiatives while aligning with broader regional and global strategies.
• Proactively identify and implement innovative approaches to enhance brand profiling.

Communication and Content Development

• Create compelling content for brand profiling on social media platforms, ensuring alignment with the firm’s communication objectives.
• Profile experts across different service offerings, highlighting their expertise through engaging content such as podcasts and videos, among others on the Firm’s digital platforms.
• Draft internal and external communication materials, including newsletters, announcements, and press releases.
• Play a leading role in initiatives to profile the firm’s sustainability efforts and corporate social responsibility programs.
• Continuously explore creative ways to amplify the firm’s presence and messaging across platforms.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in marketing, branding, and communications.
• Proven record and expertise in developing and executing marketing strategies and brand initiatives.
• Experience in creating digital content.
• Experience in conducting market research to support marketing strategies and decision-making processes
• Experience in a professional services firm or similar environment is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIM, PMP, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite especially Ms. PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Ability to use Microsoft SharePoint is an added advantage

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A self-driven and result oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• A high standard of integrity.

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.

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Digital Platforms Associate – Clients & Markets at KPMG East Africa

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Digital Platforms Associate in our Clients & Markets unit, to provide technical support, lead platform improvements, ensure governance compliance, and support integrated marketing campaigns across East Africa. The Associate will also contribute to digital innovation, analytics insights, and strategic initiatives that strengthen KPMG’s online presence and client engagement.

Key roles and responsibilities

1. Website management and platform ownership

• Develop and execute an annual digital platforms strategy aligned to business and marketing objectives.
• Take lead responsibility for managing KPMG EA’swebsites, microsites, and digital assets, ensuring accuracy,security, and optimal performance.
• Act as the primary contact for platform issues, coordinating with the Global Digital Team, IT, and external vendors.
• Lead platforms updates, security enhancements, and CMS feature rollouts.
• Ensure high standards of accessibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Scanning for site defects and design inconsistencies.

2. Content governance and strategic publishing

• Oversee content publishing workflows across service lines, Markets, and sectors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with global publishing standards.
• Support thought leadership visibility by optimising formatting, metadata, SEO tags, GEO, and internal link structure.
• Upload and format new content following brand guidelines and SEO best practices.
• Ensure content and taxonomy accuracy, quality, and optimal page structure.
• Maintain and update landing pages for campaigns and events.
• Building pages according to KPMG design standards and incorporating content as required.

3. Marketing automation and campaign execution

• Lead setup and optimisation of automated email journeys, client nurturing flows, campaign landing pages, and event registration processes.
• Support segmentation, tagging, and consent management to ensure accurate targeting and compliance.
• Provide performance insights to Markets and Service Line teams to support campaign optimisation.
• Support the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of marketing automation tools (e.g., Marketo)
• Support the setup of email campaigns, automated workflows, and landing pages using marketing automation tools such as Marketo.
• Oversee CRM/Database integration with marketing automation tools such as Marketo.

4. Digital analytics, dashboards and insights

• Own tracking, measurement, and reporting of websites including (Top100 Website), intranets and campaign performance using Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and global KPMG analytics tools.
• Produce detailed monthly dashboards for leadership, including insights on engagement trends, content performance, traffic, SEO health and conversions and improvement recommendations.
• Lead implementation of new tracking requirements, events, and reporting enhancements.
• Translate analytics into optimisation recommendations for business units and campaign teams.

5. UX, SEO and performance optimisation

• Conduct regular UX and SEO audits, recommending and implementing enhancements to improve client experience.
• Optimise metadata, page structure, and content for organic search visibility and accessibility.
• Coordinate A/B testing initiatives to improve conversion rates and user journeys.

6. Innovation and digital capability growth

• Identify, pilot, and recommend new digital tools, plugins, and enhancements to support efficiency and user experience.
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies (AI-driven content tools, chatbots, automation triggers, heatmaps, etc.).
• Propose continuous improvement opportunities to strengthen digital delivery across the region.
• Collaborate with Global Digital Marketing team and other internal teams to roll out new technology tools for the Clients and Markets Team.

7. Governance, compliance, and documentation

• Ensure rigorous adherence to KPMG global brand, publishing, accessibility, and data privacy standards.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on processes, workflows, escalation paths, and publishing guidelines.
• Provide training or guidance to internal stakeholders on digital platform best practices.
• Deliver projects within agreed SLAs.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media / Digital Marketing (with strong technical focus) or Business Information Technology.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in website administration, digital publishing, digital platforms management, or marketing technology roles.
• Strong experience with CMS platforms (SharePoint, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress, Drupal).
• Solid understanding of SEO, UX principles, and web performance optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with marketing automation tools (Adobe Campaign, Marketo, HubSpot, or similar).
• Proficient with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Search Console) and dashboarding.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent advisory and compliance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort interacting with C-level professionals.

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.

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Regulatory Manager at KPMG East Africa

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Manager in our Tax & Regulatory Services Unit who will serve as a high-level Tax Advisor to KPMG clients to help them meet their tax and regulatory obligations with minimal risks to their businesses. This will include but not limited to leading a dynamic team of professionals in tax dispute resolution, tax compliance health checks, due diligence reviews, legal audits and restructuring advisories to help clients as they deliver on their business tax and regulatory strategies.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Manage a full range of Tax services in compliance with laws and regulations by; planning and implementing client assignments, accurately interpreting data and advice from other specialists on the team, analyzing potential solutions and recommendations, reviewing complex tax work and the highly technical areas and coming up with solutions to the complex tax issues.
• Work as part of a client’s service team to identify client tax risks and develop innovative tax strategies
• Meet clients demands by dealing with a wide range of technical and other arising tax issues in a timely manner, keeping the client informed on progress of engagement and professionally responding to questions as they arise.
• Overseeing direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance engagements.
• Handling Tax audits and investigations, including objections and appeals.
• Overseeing and providing guidance to teams on multiple engagements.
• Following up with the revenue authority on client issues.
• Acting as the liaison with the clients and regulators.
• Preparing 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 come up with innovative ways to improve processes internally within the BU 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.
• Lead the Tax and Regulatory internal publications on emerging issues.
• Contribute to the department’s technical committee through research, analysis and issuance of guidance on new laws/regulations, contentious client queries and emerging issues affecting the firm’s practice.
• 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.
• Manage engagement team’s budget to cover team’s expenditures and disbursements towards business development.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in laws from an accredited college/university.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years of working experience.
• Advocate of the High Court with at least six (6) years of post-admission experience in a busy commercial law firm, with strong exposure to commercial law, corporate law, and tax dispute resolution.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
• Post Graduate Diploma/ Masters in taxation or any professional qualification in taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent advisory and compliance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of Tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
• Comfort interacting with C-level professionals.

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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Regulatory Senior Associate at KPMG East Africa

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate in our Tax & Regulatory Services Unit who will work together with a multi-disciplinary team applying industry knowledge and experience to Client needs. This will include but not limited to advising clients on regulatory compliance, assisting clients in revenue audits and tax dispute resolution, advising on commercial contracts, advising on corporate structure as well as assisting in the implementation of the Tax & Regulatory Services Strategy.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Leading regulatory and tax corporate restructuring assignments and being responsible for quality output.
• Training clients and staff on emerging tax and regulatory matters.
• Drafting and sending quality regulatory and tax dispute resolution proposals to clients and winning new work.
• Implementing the regulatory services strategy.
• Drafting and reviewing thought leadership materials including articles and alerts.
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Developing key client relationships and maintaining the same.
• Billing clients and ensuring payment is done in a timely manner.
• Maintaining key relationships with regulators and other stakeholders.
• Review of internal risk processes before onboarding clients.
• Maintaining proper client files for internal and external reviews.
• Meeting deadlines set by the Manager and clients on each engagement.
• Liaising with internal KPMG Business units and related tax offices in the region.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in laws from an accredited college/university.
• Must have a minimum of 4 – 5 years of working experience in tax compliance and advisory within an accounting firm or similar environment.
• Advocate of the High Court with at least four (4) years of post-admission experience in a busy commercial law firm, with strong exposure to commercial law, corporate law, and tax dispute resolution.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research. 

Personal attributes:

• Excellent advisory and compliance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of Tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
• Comfort interacting with C-level professionals.

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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Regulatory Associate at KPMG East Africa

Position Summary

We are currently looking for an Associate in our Tax & Regulatory Services Unit who will work together with a multi-disciplinary team applying industry knowledge and experience to Client needs. This will include but not limited to advising clients on regulatory compliance, assisting clients in revenue audits and tax dispute resolution, advising on commercial contracts, advising on corporate structure as well as assisting in the implementation of the Tax & Regulatory Services Strategy.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Taking part in regulatory and tax dispute resolution assignments and being responsible for quality output.
• Maintaining client relationships.
• Training clients and staff on emerging tax and regulatory matters.
• Drafting quality regulatory and tax dispute resolution proposals to clients and winning new work.
• Drafting thought leadership materials including articles and alerts.
• Maintaining key relationships with regulators and other stakeholders.
• Carrying out internal risk processes before onboarding clients.
• Maintaining proper client files for internal and external reviews.
• Implementing the regulatory services strategy.
• Meeting deadlines set by Senior Associates and clients on each engagement.
• Liaising with internal KPMG Business units and related tax offices in the region;
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in laws from an accredited college/university.
• Must have a minimum of 1 – 2 years of working experience.
• Advocate of the High Court with at least one (1) year of post-admission experience in a busy commercial law firm, with strong exposure to commercial law, corporate law, and tax dispute resolution.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.§Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent advisory and compliance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of Tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
• Comfort interacting with C-level professionals.

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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Graphic Designer – Associate (Fixed Term Contract) at KPMG East Africa

Position Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and creative Graphic Designer to support our design and communications team in International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) for a period of 1 year. This role is ideal for creatives with strong visual design instincts and a keen interest in corporate design, digital communication, and brand storytelling. You will work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and other team members to create high-quality, visually engaging deliverables across various internal and external platforms.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of digital and print materials, including reports, social media graphics, presentations, infographics, and internal communications. 
• Support in layout design and formatting of PowerPoint decks, Word reports, and Adobe InDesign documents in line with the firm’s brand guidelines. 
• Knowledge and use of video editing and animation suites such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects 
• Adapt and resize existing creative assets for different platforms and formats. 
• Source and edit imagery, icons, and visual assets using Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide input on visual concepts. 
• Help maintain the firm’s brand consistency across all collateral. 
• Take on administrative and coordination tasks related to the design pipeline (e.g., status updates, design tracker entries, feedback collation). 
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications and Experience:

• A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field. 
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in graphics design. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, and PowerPoint is a plus. 
• Strong eye for detail, typography, layout, and brand aesthetics. 
• Familiarity with design for both digital and print media. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and take feedback constructively. 
• Portfolio showcasing design capabilities and creativity (academic or freelance work welcome).

Personal attributes:

• Eagerness to learn and work in a corporate setting. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 
• Organized, reliable, and able to take initiative. 
• Interest in storytelling, data visualization, or UI/UX design is an added advantage.

We offer:

• Exposure to high-impact corporate design projects at KPMG. 
• Mentorship and hands-on experience in visual storytelling, branding, and corporate communications. 
• Opportunities to grow your portfolio. 

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Infrastructure Advisory – Senior Associate at KPMG

Key roles and responsibilities

• Support the delivery of advisory engagements across all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle from strategy, development, delivery to secondary markets investments advisory.
• Lead the development of financial feasibility, business case (e.g., the Five Case Model, economic and financial cost-benefit analysis), commercial model study, regulatory and market analysis using international best-practice frameworks.
• Prepare and review comprehensive financial models to inform investment decisions, assess project viability, and support deal structuring, capital raising and project development.
• Provide strategic, commercial, financial, and technical input on project structuring, procurement processes, risk allocation, payment mechanisms, and financing strategies.
• Draft client-ready reports, proposals, memoranda, presentations, and other technical deliverables.
• Conduct market and sector research, stakeholder consultations, and benchmarking to guide project planning and decision-making.
• Support the preparation of client presentations, EOIs, concept notes, proposals and other business development materials to secure new mandates.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, development finance institutions, project sponsors, investors, legal and technical advisers.
• Contribute to mentoring and developing associates and analysts and supporting thought leadership efforts.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications in ACCA, CFA, CPA are an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in infrastructure advisory, project finance, PPPs, or transaction services.
• Experience in financial and transaction advisory, including but not limited to financial modelling, business case development, and project structuring.
• Exposure to infrastructure deals in the African context and/or emerging markets.

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Infrastructure Advisory – Senior Associate at KPMG

Position Summary

Demand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalization and urbanization. The infrastructure gap in Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services.

The firms’ 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. The Pan-Africa Infrastructure Advisory team’s mission is to dominate the African infrastructure sector as the Clear Choice to governments, development partners, financiers and developers through building an unparalleled local track record as the trusted advisory firm that tangibly contributes to closing the infrastructure gap.

In line with this vision and mission, the Africa Infrastructure & Transport Advisory team supports clients in addressing this gap by delivering end-to-end advisory services across the infrastructure asset lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and project preparation through to financing, delivery, secondary markets assistance and long-term asset management.

KPMG’s Infrastructure Advisory practice wishes to recruit a Senior Associate who has demonstrable experience across all stages of infrastructure project development; including strategy, procurement, financing, and implementation for a diverse range of public, private, and development-sector clients.

Position Summary

• Demand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalization and urbanization. The infrastructure gap in Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services.
• The firms’ 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. The Pan-Africa Infrastructure Advisory team’s mission is to dominate the African infrastructure sector as the Clear Choice to governments, development partners, financiers and developers through building an unparalleled local track record as the trusted advisory firm that tangibly contributes to closing the infrastructure gap.
• In line with this vision and mission, the Africa Infrastructure & Transport Advisory team supports clients in addressing this gap by delivering end-to-end advisory services across the infrastructure asset lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and project preparation through to financing, delivery, secondary markets assistance and long-term asset management.
• KPMG’s Infrastructure Advisory practice wishes to recruit a Senior Associate who has demonstrable experience across all stages of infrastructure project development; including strategy, procurement, financing, and implementation for a diverse range of public, private, and development-sector clients.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Support the delivery of advisory engagements across all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle from strategy, development, delivery to secondary markets investments advisory.
• Lead the development of financial feasibility, business case (e.g., the Five Case Model, economic and financial cost-benefit analysis), commercial model study, regulatory and market analysis using international best-practice frameworks.
• Prepare and review comprehensive financial models to inform investment decisions, assess project viability, and support deal structuring, capital raising and project development.
• Provide strategic, commercial, financial, and technical input on project structuring, procurement processes, risk allocation, payment mechanisms, and financing strategies.
• Draft client-ready reports, proposals, memoranda, presentations, and other technical deliverables.
• Conduct market and sector research, stakeholder consultations, and benchmarking to guide project planning and decision-making.
• Support the preparation of client presentations, EOIs, concept notes, proposals and other business development materials to secure new mandates.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, development finance institutions, project sponsors, investors, legal and technical advisers.
• Contribute to mentoring and developing associates and analysts and supporting thought leadership efforts.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you

Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications in ACCA, CFA, CPA are an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in infrastructure advisory, project finance, PPPs, or transaction services.
• Experience in financial and transaction advisory, including but not limited to financial modelling, business case development, and project structuring.
• Exposure to infrastructure deals in the African context and/or emerging markets.

Technical competencies & Personal attributes:

• Passion for Africa’s development and commitment to improving infrastructure outcomes.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering successful outcomes.
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office.
• An eye for detail.
• Team player with leadership capability.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills.
• Multicultural skills to operate across diverse African jurisdictions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Resilience, tenacity, and the ability to handle difficult client conversations.
• Ability to multitask, flexibility, open-mindedness, and quick decision-making skills.
• Unquestionable integrity.

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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Tax Senior Associate at KPMG

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate in our Tax & Regulatory Services Unit to support us in overseeing the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services to a variety of clients by leading the engagement team, managing resources and ensuring that deliverables meet the required standards.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Performing engagement management activities including engagement set up, resource planning, billing analysis, invoicing and collection.
• Completing engagement and client KYC risk assessments as per KPMG guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance to the rest of the engagement team by planning and guiding tax return preparations for accuracies, reviewing prepared tax returns by other members, preparing more complex tax returns, and taking on the overall review of work by the rest of the team.
• Building and managing client relationships.
• Developing and managing own client portfolio.
• Being the contact person and client liaison with respect to communications with Regulators and Authorities.
• Simultaneously implement multiple projects which involves client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of KPMG and client resources.
• Drafting opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda.
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of tax services in line with their related circumstances including planning, research, bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, earnings and profits, etc.
• Liaising with client’s finance/accounting departments and tax advisors to gather pertinent facts for analysis of tax risks.
• Facilitating and supporting in tax discussions with cross functional teams such as Tax, IT, Audit etc.
• Preparing Tax BU training presentations aimed at external and internal audiences.
• Researching and consult on various tax matters to build technical competence, develop business and industry expertise.
• Supervising, training and mentoring associates and interns on tax projects.
• Assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Business related Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must have a minimum of 4 – 6 years of working experience.
• Experience in an accounting/ law firm, and/or corporation, will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
• Post Graduate Diploma/ Masters in taxation or any professional qualification in taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.

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Tech – Enabled Internal Audit Manager at KPMG

Position Summary

KPMG Enterprise Risk Services wish to recruit a Tech-Enabled Internal Audit Manager, with a passion for technology and risk management to support in leading the transformation of internal audit for clients in East Africa.

Key roles and responsibilities

The manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead high-impact internal audit engagements, integrating AI, data analytics (IDEA, Power BI, Tableau, etc) to enhance internal audit efficiency. 
• Design risk-based audit strategies aligned with COSO, SOX, and IIA standards, ensuring compliance while driving business value. 
• Advise clients on digital audit transformation, from robotic process automation (RPA) to predictive analytics. 
• Manage cross-functional teams, mentor talent, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 
• Stay ahead of emerging risks, regulations, and tech trends to deliver proactive, future-ready solutions. 
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s preferably Technology related.
• Must have at least 6 years of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or consulting, with exposure to financial services, manufacturing, or development and public sector 
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CISA, CPA or CIA are highly desirable

Technical competencies and Personal attributes:

• Strong expertise in audit technologies (e.g., Power BI, IDEA, TeamMate+) and frameworks (COSO, King IV, etc.). 
•  Exhibits strong project management skills 
• Client focused delivery that is effective and efficient. 
• Demonstrates creativity, agile performance and innovation in the way they work 
• Ability to train and mentor team members on different tasks. 
• Possess strong written, verbal and research skills with the ability to work well both autonomously and collaboratively. 
• Resilience and Tenacity: must be able to always sustain motivation and commitment and can contain and absorb stressful moments and issues. 
• Multicultural Skills: must be able to operate and interact in a multicultural environment and uphold cultural diversity; and 
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving Skills: ability to handle and resolve unstructured problems and provide effective solutions or avenues for the solutions to come from other team members

We offer:

•  An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa. 
• Opportunity to lead the Digital Internal Audit Revolution – work in setting the standard for internal audit of the future in the region. 
• Continuous learning and development. 
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams. 
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative. 
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of innovators, problem[1]solvers, and industry experts 

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How to Apply

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply: Tech – Enabled internal Audit Manager – Candidate’s Summary. Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘Tech – Enabled Internal Audit Manager’ by 08 August 2025.

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Senior Associate – Deal Advisory (Business Development) at KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary

KPMG Deal Advisory wishes to recruit a Senior Associate who will play a strategic role in supporting the Business Development Senior Manager in driving the growth and success of our team. The Business Development Senior Associate will assist in developing and executing business development strategies.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Support the Deal Advisory team in executing the Deal Advisory growth strategy.
• Provide strategic advice on target markets, client segmentation, and value proposition.
• Identify and evaluate potential partnerships and collaborations to expand the firm’s reach.
• Work with the Business Development Manager to manage the business development pipeline.
• Coordinate proposals for opportunity managers and directors, following standardised pursuit workflows
• Build strong relationships with key clients, alliance partners and other stakeholders
• Assist in preparing and leading client presentations, proposals, and other business development materials.
• Lead in the implementation of business unit client events and industry events, maximising KPMG’s brand visibility and engagement.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of thought leadership content, such as articles, whitepapers, and case studies.
• Develop periodic reports using the data gathered to inform business decisions at a local, regional and global level.
• Drive, participate and contribute to firm, function, business unit, sector and service level meetings.
• Provide insights and recommendations to prioritise opportunities and optimise resource allocation.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential clients within the Deal Advisory ecosystem including analysis of market data and preparation of comprehensive reports to inform business development strategies.
• Monitor industry publications, news, and regulatory changes to stay updated on market developments.
• Risk management; ensure full compliance with KPMG’s quality and risk management requirements.
• Performing all other related tasks and duties as may be determined from time to time by the team leaders and members.

Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Master of Business Administration/ advanced degree or professional qualification in ACCA, CFA, CPA are an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience business development, strategy or marketing.
• Experience in business development, sales, or relationship management within the professional services space.

Technical competencies & Personal attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• A strong ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry professionals.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex issues to support client solutions.
• Diligent and committed to excellence.
• Good understanding of Project Finance, Transaction Advisory and Corporate Finance concepts and processes. Understand of the key market players and the transactions landscape will be an added advantage.
• Strong business writing, report writing, presentation and research skills.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
• A curious and creative mind, always seeking new and better ways of doing things.
• Resilience and Tenacity: must be able to always sustain motivation and commitment and can contain and absorb stressful moments and issues.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the region on a need basis.

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.

How to Apply

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply:

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Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘Senior Associate – Deal Advisory (Business Development)’ by 12 May 2025.