KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. With a steadfast purpose to inspire confidence and empower change, KPMG supports organizations in navigating a complex and ever-evolving global business environment. The firm’s East Africa practice, comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, serves a wide array of clients ranging from private companies and public institutions to international development partners and financial institutions.
The Nairobi office acts as the regional coordination hub, ensuring the seamless delivery of services across borders. As part of its growth trajectory and commitment to delivering exceptional advisory services, KPMG East Africa is pleased to announce a new opportunity for a highly driven professional to join its Deal Advisory team.
About the Opportunity
KPMG’s Deal Advisory team is instrumental in guiding clients through critical corporate events, business transformations, transactions, and strategy implementation. The team provides insightful, data-driven, and impactful advisory support across a spectrum of sectors. As part of this strategic mission, the firm is recruiting a Strategy Senior Associate – Deal Advisory who will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
This role is ideal for an ambitious, results-oriented individual with significant consulting or corporate finance experience and a passion for driving business excellence across Africa. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a world-class team delivering tailored solutions in three core advisory areas: Strategy Development, Restructuring and Infrastructure Advisory, and Corporate Finance and Transaction Services.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
As a Strategy Senior Associate in Deal Advisory, the successful candidate will take on a pivotal role that spans client engagement, project execution, team coordination, and business development. The core responsibilities include:
- Assisting Managers, Directors, and Partners in delivering strategic and transaction advisory services to clients operating across diverse sectors.
- Leading the hands-on delivery of complex advisory projects which may involve:
- Program design and development
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Project and portfolio management
- Risk and milestone management
- Benefits realization and performance monitoring
- Preparing high-quality client materials, including reports, strategy documents, and presentations tailored to varied audiences.
- Participating in the development of proposals and pitches for potential clients to drive business growth and maintain competitive positioning.
- Providing technical reviews of deliverables prepared by junior team members to ensure quality and consistency.
- Coaching and mentoring less experienced staff to build internal capability and maintain the team’s excellence in delivery.
- Maintaining productive and professional relationships with clients to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time in support of team and organizational goals.
Required Background and Experience
Candidates interested in this role should meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or any other relevant discipline.
- Have attained or be actively pursuing professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, or CPA (this is considered a significant advantage).
- Possess at least 4 to 6 years of work experience in management consulting, corporate finance, transaction advisory services, or infrastructure project management.
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in strategy development, financial modeling, financial analysis, feasibility studies, project structuring, and appraisals.
Key Personal Attributes and Competencies
To succeed in this dynamic and fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate should embody the following qualities:
- Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—with a flair for crafting compelling presentations and reports.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, demonstrated through successful engagement delivery and strategic impact.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset and leadership potential.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multicultural and cross-border team environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally when required.
- Strong personal integrity and resilience, particularly when dealing with demanding clients and high-pressure assignments.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and confidence to make decisions in dynamic contexts.
What KPMG Offers
KPMG East Africa provides a unique platform for talented professionals to grow and excel in a nurturing and innovation-driven environment. The Strategy Senior Associate role comes with several exciting advantages, including:
- A chance to work with a prestigious global firm, part of the “Big Four”, on high-profile projects spanning multiple African jurisdictions.
- Opportunities for continuous professional learning and career development through internal training, mentorship, and cross-border exposure.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking work culture that promotes diversity and encourages innovation.
- Involvement in multidisciplinary engagements alongside specialists in tax, audit, risk, and advisory.
- Opportunities to travel and work in different countries within Africa and beyond, expanding both professional and cultural horizons.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application in two steps:
- Complete the Candidate’s Summary form via the link provided by KPMG. Filling in this summary is mandatory and forms part of the official application.
- Email your detailed application to [email protected] quoting the subject line: Strategy Senior Associate – Deal Advisory.
Application Deadline: All applications must be received by 15 July 2025.
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The firm is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and thrives on the strength of diverse perspectives.
If you are a highly motivated professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with one of the world’s most respected advisory firms, and if your experience aligns with the requirements outlined above, this is your opportunity to join a globally recognized team of experts driving impactful change across Africa.
Take the next step in your career journey—submit your application today via [email protected] by 15 July 2025.
