Transaction Services Advisor at KPMG

Key roles and responsibilities

The Senior Associate will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist management on Deal Advisory projects including supporting clients to design, develop and deliver innovative and pragmatic solutions to address business challenges and foster growth.
• Support and guide the planning, budgeting, quality management and resource management of consulting (client) and internal (within KPMG) projects.
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.
• Continuously review project’s performance against pre-set objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout its life cycle while identifying and addressing key challenges/lessons learnt.
• Ensure effective operation of projects by facilitating flow of essential information and feedback among project stakeholders; regularly and effectively communicate project expectations and updates.
• Provide technical guidance on client assignments including preparation of reports and ensure projects are delivered according to client specification and within set timelines.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members.
• Facilitate project contracting with associates and coordinate tasks undertaken by sub-consultants.
• Ensure quality and internal risk management guidelines are observed during set up, execution and close out of projects.
• Work with colleagues in East Africa on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.

Technical Skills and competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient, able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated track record in undertaking buy side and vendor due diligence, business valuation, restructuring, insolvency and/or Merger & Acquisition projects.
• Demonstrate project management, business, and commercial acumen, drive for execution, people management and development skills.
• Demonstrated record of accomplishment in relationship management and business development.
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient, 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.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Africa as projects require.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree qualification from a reputable University in any business-related field.
• Must have 4 -7 years’ work experience within a busy environment in a reputable consulting firm.
• Must have CPA, ACCA or CFA or any other relevant professional qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in provision of financial due diligence, valuation, restructuring, insolvency or Merger & Acquisition services.