KPMG East Africa is a leading professional services firm offering Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to a wide range of clients across the region. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity, KPMG continues to be at the forefront of delivering impactful solutions that help clients navigate complexity, enhance their performance, and build sustainable growth. As part of our ongoing growth and to support our clients more effectively, we are pleased to announce several exciting career opportunities. We invite qualified and driven professionals to explore the following positions and join our dynamic team.
Customs Senior Associate – Tax & Regulatory Services
Deadline: 9 April 2025
Job Description: As a Customs Senior Associate in the Tax & Regulatory Services department, the role entails providing clients with high-quality customs and international trade advisory services. Key responsibilities include:
- Advising clients on customs compliance, import/export regulations, and trade facilitation matters.
- Assisting clients with customs audits, disputes, and risk assessments.
- Preparing technical documentation, reports, and correspondence with tax and customs authorities.
- Conducting research and analysis on regulatory developments and policy changes.
- Supporting business development initiatives including proposal preparation and client pitches.
Customs Manager – Tax & Regulatory Services
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Job Description: The Customs Manager will lead and manage customs engagements, offering strategic direction and thought leadership. Responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of customs and international trade projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on customs matters.
- Collaborating with tax, legal, and regulatory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Mentoring junior staff and contributing to the growth of the customs practice.
- Identifying business opportunities and supporting the development of service offerings.
Financial Risk Management Lead
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Job Description: As the Financial Risk Management Lead, you will provide expertise in financial risk advisory and modeling. Duties include:
- Leading risk transformation projects across sectors including banking, insurance, and capital markets.
- Designing and implementing risk frameworks, models, and governance structures.
- Advising clients on regulatory compliance, capital adequacy, and liquidity management.
- Overseeing risk data analytics, stress testing, and scenario modeling.
- Delivering thought leadership through publications, events, and client workshops.
Manager – People & Change
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Job Description: The Manager – People & Change will support organizations in transforming their people agenda to drive performance and culture change. Responsibilities include:
- Leading organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management engagements.
- Managing change management programs including stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Implementing human capital strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Conducting diagnostics to assess organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Facilitating training workshops and coaching sessions for leadership teams.
Artificial Intelligence – Technology Innovation, Senior Manager
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Job Description: The Senior Manager in Artificial Intelligence & Technology Innovation will drive AI strategy and execution for clients. Responsibilities include:
- Leading AI-focused engagements including model development, deployment, and governance.
- Identifying innovation opportunities using emerging technologies like machine learning, NLP, and robotics.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams on data engineering, cloud, and cyber security.
- Providing thought leadership on digital transformation and future tech trends.
- Supporting the development of AI offerings and go-to-market strategies.
Bid Manager/ Technical Bid Writer – Senior Manager – International Development Advisory Services (IDAS)
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Job Description: As a Senior Manager, the Bid Manager/Technical Bid Writer will be responsible for coordinating competitive bids for large-scale development programs. Responsibilities include:
- Managing the full bid lifecycle from opportunity identification to submission.
- Drafting compelling technical proposals, capability statements, and project approaches.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders including technical teams and partners.
- Conducting market intelligence and maintaining a bid knowledge repository.
- Supporting the strategic positioning of IDAS in donor-funded markets.
IDAS Africa – Associate Director (FCDO – Business Development EA)
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Job Description: The Associate Director will lead business development efforts for FCDO-funded initiatives in East Africa. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with donors, governments, and development partners.
- Leading pipeline development, partnership building, and pre-positioning for key opportunities.
- Designing winning strategies and value propositions tailored to FCDO priorities.
- Coordinating capture planning, stakeholder analysis, and client engagement.
- Representing KPMG in regional forums, donor dialogues, and sector networks.
