Transaction Services Advisor- KPMG East Africa

About the job
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.
We offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work in a Big 4 firm with a presence across East Africa.
- A fantastic opportunity to work on exciting corporate deals across East Africa.
- Exciting unparalleled exposure to advisory skills, competencies, and tools.
- Continuous learning and development.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
- Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
- Opportunity for international travel.
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Deal Advisory – Transaction Services Specialist – Candidate’s Summary.