KPMG East Africa, a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, is inviting qualified and motivated professionals to explore exciting career opportunities within its dynamic and collaborative work environment. With a presence across East Africa, KPMG is committed to delivering quality, integrity, and innovation in serving clients across a range of industries.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career in tax and regulatory services, technology innovation, financial risk management, human capital advisory, or inclusion and equity strategy, KPMG East Africa has several open positions tailored for experienced professionals eager to make a meaningful impact.
Below are the current open roles along with detailed job descriptions. This listing includes application deadlines where applicable. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as some positions are being recruited on a rolling basis.
1. Customs Senior Associate – Tax & Regulatory Services
Application Deadline: 9 April 2025
Job Description:
The Customs Senior Associate will be part of the Tax & Regulatory Services team and will support clients with customs and international trade advisory services. The role involves:
- Providing technical support on customs compliance, audits, and advisory matters.
- Assisting clients in understanding regional and global customs frameworks.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of client customs documentation.
- Liaising with customs authorities on behalf of clients during disputes or consultations.
- Keeping clients updated on legislative changes affecting trade and customs.
- Preparing reports and client deliverables with technical accuracy and clarity.
- Collaborating with internal teams to provide integrated tax services to clients.
2. Gender, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Application Deadline: 14 April 2025
Job Description:
As the Gender, Equity & Inclusion Manager, you will play a key role in leading the firm’s inclusion and diversity agenda. Responsibilities include:
- Designing, implementing, and monitoring gender and inclusion strategies.
- Working with leadership to ensure inclusivity is embedded into organizational practices.
- Developing gender-sensitive tools and frameworks to guide program implementation.
- Coordinating training sessions and workshops to promote inclusive workplace culture.
- Establishing metrics for tracking progress on equity and inclusion initiatives.
- Engaging with stakeholders and external partners to align inclusion objectives.
- Supporting recruitment and retention practices that foster diversity.
3. Clients & Markets Senior Associate
Application Deadline: 22 April 2025
Job Description:
The Clients & Markets Senior Associate will be responsible for supporting strategic business development and client engagement. Key duties include:
- Conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
- Supporting proposal development and bid management processes.
- Managing client databases, records, and marketing collateral.
- Coordinating with service line leaders to enhance client service delivery.
- Supporting branding and marketing campaigns aligned with firm objectives.
- Tracking KPIs for marketing efforts and reporting on ROI.
- Developing client presentations and insights based on sectoral analysis.
4. Customs Manager – Tax & Regulatory Services
Application: Rolling Basis
Job Description:
The Customs Manager will oversee and provide strategic leadership in customs and international trade advisory services. Responsibilities include:
- Leading client engagements on customs compliance, tariff classification, and valuation.
- Advising clients on trade facilitation, export-import regulations, and policy reforms.
- Managing a team of associates and senior associates within the customs division.
- Building relationships with customs officials and industry regulators.
- Developing thought leadership and technical content in customs matters.
- Supporting business development and client acquisition strategies.
- Ensuring high-quality deliverables in accordance with internal and regulatory standards.
5. Financial Risk Management Lead
Application: Rolling Basis
Job Description:
As the Financial Risk Management (FRM) Lead, you will head advisory projects aimed at managing clients’ financial and operational risks. Core duties include:
- Leading the development and implementation of risk assessment frameworks.
- Advising clients on credit, market, and operational risk exposures.
- Managing risk analytics and modeling engagements.
- Ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III).
- Coordinating with audit and assurance teams to deliver integrated risk solutions.
- Providing training and support to clients on enterprise risk management.
- Engaging with financial institutions and regulators on risk mitigation strategies.
6. Manager – People & Change
Application: Rolling Basis
Job Description:
The Manager – People & Change will provide HR transformation and change management advisory services to clients. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading change management projects and organizational development interventions.
- Designing talent strategies, performance management systems, and leadership programs.
- Advising on employee engagement, workforce planning, and succession management.
- Conducting HR diagnostics, gap analyses, and readiness assessments.
- Implementing digital HR solutions and transformation roadmaps.
- Coaching clients on change leadership and organizational effectiveness.
- Working cross-functionally with other advisory teams on integrated solutions.
7. Artificial Intelligence – Technology Innovation, Senior Manager
Application: Rolling Basis
Job Description:
The AI – Technology Innovation Senior Manager will lead the design and deployment of AI solutions across client environments. Responsibilities include:
- Driving innovation through AI, machine learning, and data science solutions.
- Leading project teams in building AI models for business decision-making.
- Engaging with clients to identify use cases for AI and automation.
- Overseeing the development of ethical and regulatory-compliant AI systems.
- Collaborating with software developers and engineers to integrate AI tools.
- Supporting strategic partnerships in emerging tech ecosystems.
- Contributing to thought leadership and representing the firm in tech forums.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit KPMG East Africa’s official careers portal to view the detailed job descriptions and submit applications for their roles of interest.
Please apply through the official application page provided by KPMG. Each application must be submitted by the indicated deadline or as soon as possible for roles with a rolling basis recruitment.
