Latest Vacancies at KPMG

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Minimum of one (1) year of industry/or consulting experience working in an accounting/ finance-related position.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals, concepts and conventions as well as bookkeeping principles.
• Strong technical knowledge, understanding, application and interpretation of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and ERP.
• Specific knowledge of key processes involved in any of the following:
• Accounts receivable management and revenue recognition
• Accounts payable management and cost accounting
• Treasury operations
• Accounts preparation and consolidation
• Good understanding of treasury and other financial management-related concepts.

Skills and personal attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate.
• Quantitative, attention-to-detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Ability to research, read, comprehend and critically examine accounting standards and other pronouncements in order to have an informed point of view .
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values.
• Ability to challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues.

Qualifications

• A first degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, economics or a business-related discipline.
• Qualified (or student member at the final stage of qualification) with a recognised professional accounting body (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA).

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Associate / Seniors

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to address complex market, strategic, operational and organisational issues
• Develop business cases and implementation plans to underpin successful delivery
• Lead work stream and analysis on engagements and take responsibility for small teams when required
• Contribute to the delivery and presentation of client deliverables
• Support client workshops and present insights and recommendations enabled by strategic thinking, technical knowledge and strong and clear communication skills
• Work collaboratively with client staff and management, often working in joint teams in the development of and delivery of recommendations
• Support business development activity, showing initiative in building relationships with clients during engagements
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management to support practice development

Skills and Competencies

• A minimum of three years of experience in any of these areas strategy, customer experience, digital transformation, operational transformation, financial management and people/HR
• Consulting experience in any of the other big 4 firms/ Consulting firms/ Multilateral institutions/ DFIs.
• Relevant industry experience in energy sector, public sector, and related sectors
• Able to communicate in Hausa language.
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured thinking and analysis techniques to complex and ambiguous problems
• Creative problem solving ability and inquisitive mindset
• Intellectual curiosity and an ability to work independently; be comfortable developing answers and solutions often when the client requirement remains unclear, or changes
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of exposure to project management is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very good proficiency in PowerPoint and MS Office suite is essential
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Abuja based or willing/ ready to relocate to Abuja.

Assistant Manager/Manager

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for leading consulting engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for our clients
• Identify changes and recommend solutions that will typically involve a combination of customer, process improvement, digital transformation, and operational excellence outcomes
• Manage the day to day effort and work of the delivery team
• Analyze, workshop and present insights and recommendations enabled by strategic thinking, technical knowledge and strong and clear communication skills
• Take responsibility for delivering high quality deliverables and outcomes for our clients
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools and thought leadership papers
• Undertake and lead business development activities including the creation of compelling and differentiated value propositions in opportunity pursuits
• Support a high-performance culture through coaching and mentoring colleagues as they grow their capabilities, careers and client service impact

Skills and Competencies

• Recent delivery and business development experience within a consulting environment or relevant experience from other industries
• Consulting experience in any of the other big 4 firms/ Consulting firms/ Multilateral institutions/ DFIs.
• Relevant industry experience in energy sector, public sector, and related sectors
• Able to communicate in Hausa language.
• Abuja based or willing/ ready to relocate to Abuja.
• Competencies in any of these areas strategy, customer experience, digital transformation, operational transformation, financial management and people/HR
• Experience in or exposure to digital and emerging technologies will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience interacting with clients at very senior levels
• Exceptional structured thinking, analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and MS Office suite is essential
• Strong commercial acumen, desire to learn and develop and be able to thrive in a really fast paced working environment.

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Role Summary

• You want to put your career on the fast track – we can bring the opportunities and the investment to make it happen.
• At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. We make sure that our team members continue to grow both professionally and personally. We do this by providing relevant, impactful career and learning opportunities – this way our professionals are set up for success from the start.

As part of our team, you can expect:

• Strong collaborative culture grounded in principles of psychological safety and equal opportunity.
• Opportunities to deepen your experiences, deliver meaningful impact and develop your skills.
• An appreciation for the unique perspectives and insights you can share by bringing your whole self to the table.
• Client demand is driving significant growth for our KPMG Advisory team – making it our fastest growing practice. KPMG Advisory team members have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of interesting client projects across different industries and ranges of complexity.
• If you are excited to flex your skills on projects for companies of impact in Africa and gain exposure to the latest in future-ready strategies, consider a career with KPMG Advisory. We look forward to welcoming you.

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• KPMG is looking for a best-in-class candidates to help grow our Powered Enterprise Business Solutions across our different sectors and service lines in West Africa. The ideal applicant would be able to find client opportunities for KPMG, manage and develop the relationships with partners, develop appropriate market strategies and assist in execution.
• Predominantly a client facing role, a key performance metric is the sales and revenue generated for KPMG – though it does not exclude the need to formalise and structure the operational support required to build this practice internally.