KPMG East Africa Careers

Units and Requirements

Assurance: Cyber Security 

• Degree: B.Sc. Computer Science/ IT/ Telecommunications and related courses.  
• Certifications : CEH, CISM, CISSP, Security +, OSCP and related courses is an added advantage.
• 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

Units and Requirements

Audit / Accounting, Payroll & Outsourced Services (APOS) / Deal Advisory/Finance/Tax

• Degree in a business related field. 
• Accounting certification is an added advantage.
• 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

Units and Requirements

Assurance - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRCS) 

• 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.
• 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

Units and Requirements

Advisory - International Development Advisory Services (IDAS)

• Bachelor's degree in a business related field.  Accounting certification is an added advantage
• 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

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager to support the ambitious growth of our AI offering in East Africa.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the successful candidate will play an essential role in leading the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions for clients across various industries. He/she will be responsible for formulating and executing AI strategies, delivering innovative client solutions, and driving business expansion. 

Key roles and responsibilities

• Collaborating with our client senior leadership to define AI goals and objectives.
• Leading the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions tailored to client needs.
• Collaborating closely with clients to understand their business challenges and identify opportunities for AI integration within their existing systems and processes.
• Providing strategic guidance on AI adoption, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of AI initiatives.
• Managing a team of AI professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals.
• Collaborating with internal (within KPMG) and external (client) data scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders to build and refine AI models and algorithms.
• Conducting thorough analysis of AI solutions to measure effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.
• Staying abreast of the latest AI trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements to inform project strategies.
• Mentoring and training junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Working with relevant functional areas and service lines across the Firm to deliver on client engagements and sales initiatives
• Leveraging local and global KPMG network AI communities, artefacts, SMEs, and other network assets to advance the firm’s AI agenda.
• Promoting awareness of KPMG’s AI capabilities and artefacts, both internal (KPMG staff) and external (clients and target market)
• Identifying business opportunities across East Africa and develop new client relationships to expand the business and ensure a rich pipeline to expand KPMG's AI portfolio.
• Developing practice through thought leadership, sales enablement and training.
• Creating/coordinating preparation of prototypes of AI initiatives/products to further demonstrate client AI concepts.
• Participating in the development and publication of AI thought leadership.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Developing proposals and presentations to effectively communicate AI capabilities and value propositions.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• At least 8 years’ working experience in Artificial intelligence, data science, or related fields;
• Experience working in a consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and Java.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven track record of successfully leading AI projects from business use cases conceptualization to implementation.
• Experience in financial sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Exceptional communication and people skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of agile methodology in product development.
• Ability to stay current with emerging AI technologies and methodologies.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills.
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Self-starter and able to work independently including across multiple priorities and complex matrixed roles and responsibilities.
• Confident, tactful and able to effectively influence others and deal effectively with senior leaders.
• Team player with leadership & team management capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills
• Multicultural skills to operate across diverse African jurisdictions.
• Resilience, tenacity, and the ability to handle difficult client conversations.
• Comfort with multitasking, flexibility, open-mindedness, and the ability to make quick decisions.

Position Summary

KPMG Enterprise Risk Services wish to recruit a Fraud Risk Management Lead to steer the development and marketing of the Fraud Risk Management business and solutions.

KPMG’s Fraud Risk Management services are designed to assist clients in preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud and misconduct risks. We achieve this by collaborating with our clients to design, implement, and evaluate ethics and compliance programs and related antifraud programs and controls. 

Key roles and responsibilities

The FRM Lead will have the following responsibilities: 

• Drive the strategic direction of Fraud Risk Management.
• Participate in market development activities, including thought leadership development.
• Actively market and profile FRM solutions both internally within the firm and externally to our clients.
• Continuously enhance FRM solutions and methodologies in line with the changing environment and technological advancements in the business landscape.
• Build and develop a core team of FRM professionals to support and execute the FRM strategy. 
• Developing and growing the client base for FRM services.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic/Professional Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, Forensics, Arts or relevant degree course.
• Must have a minimum of 6 years experience working in Fraud Risk Management/ Forensic Services.
• Must have a professional membership.
• Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner or other related certifications would be an added advantage.

Technical competencies and Personal attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of the end-to-end fraud risk management value chain. 
• Should demonstrate strong business acumen and leadership skills.
• Ability to engage easily with C-level executives and present at various governance forums.
• Ability to promote high-quality standards and a high-performance culture.
• Possess strong written, verbal and research skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

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.

Key roles and responsibilities

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

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other Business-related courses.
• Post Graduate Diploma or any relevant professional qualification in Taxation or Law. Masters in Taxation, Law will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing
• internet research.
• A minimum of five years in Tax related work preferably in Consultancy services/ Revenue Authority or industry environment.
• Minimum experience of 5 years in managing project assignments and teams.
• Excellent structuring and tax advisory skills.
• Good knowledge and appreciation of tax legislation and regulatory environment.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
• Strong technical knowledge and research skills in Taxation accounting, Tax compliance, Tax planning and Strategy.

Personal attributes:

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

We offer:

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

Key roles and responsibilities

• Taking ownership for the engagement from start to finish -initiating action, anticipating requirements and facilitating discussions, using proficiency in ISAs, KAEG, KCW and local accounting standards.
• Maintaining a relentless focus on quality and strive to uphold the highest professional standards and levels of objectivity, independence, ethics and integrity within our system of quality management and be as transparent as possible with colleagues and clients to help deliver exceptional services.
• Supporting the Audit business development activities including strategy, opportunity tracking, proposal writing, lessons learning and thought leadership.
• Building strong working relationships and interactions with clients to ensure continuous efficient information flow from the client to the audit team.
• Continuously building confidence in dealing with clients and gain deeper knowledge on tasks in preparation for more complex engagements and client relationship building for client retention and growth.
• Identifying early warning signals and communicating challenges and possible solutions, as well as potential opportunities, to their senior manager/associate director/partner.
• Actively and quickly develop technical skills through on the job learning and through formal training. This includes taking ownership of own professional and career development, demonstrating learning agility and challenging oneself and others to improve.
• Demonstrating exemplary project management skills. This includes focusing on engagement economics management including tracking of budgeted time, prepared by the client lists (PBCs) and preparing billing analyses for review and action by more senior team members.
• Providing regular project status updates against key performance indicators.
• Strengthening critical thinking and professional judgment skills including improving technical research skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Developing strong business acumen and industry knowledge to demonstrate value-add client service.
• Demonstrating capacity and capability for continuous learning including actively seeking specific feedback from peers and managers and providing constructive, honest and timely feedback to team members working under you.
• Maintaining compliance with all firm policies and procedures.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
• Must be a Chartered Certified Accountant.
• 8 years’ experience in a professional accounting firm in accounting and/or auditing field with at least 1 year in a managerial position.
• Strong understanding and experience with IFRS, International Standards on Auditing, and other assurance based reporting standards.
• Understanding and knowledge of testing both internal control tests of designs and internal control tests of effectiveness.
• Experience in providing technical advisory services to audit engagement teams or clients
• Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct and all Firm and professional requirements.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• An eye for detail
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

Key roles and responsibilities

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

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

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

We offer:

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