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.
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