Explore Exciting Career Opportunities at KPMG East Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya and across the East Africa region
Deadline: See individual positions
KPMG East Africa is a leading professional services firm providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. With a strong footprint across the region, KPMG is committed to transforming businesses, empowering people, and driving economic growth. We’re currently recruiting for various roles across our service lines. If you’re looking to grow your career in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, explore our open positions below.
1. Information Technology Services (ITS), Associate
Deadline to Apply: 16 May 2025
As an ITS Associate, you will be part of the Information Technology Services team supporting internal digital transformation efforts. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of IT systems and services. You will be responsible for providing technical support, assisting in systems implementation, and helping the firm maintain robust and secure IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first-line IT support to internal users
- Maintain hardware and software systems
- Assist with IT project rollouts and system upgrades
- Ensure data security protocols and IT compliance are upheld
- Troubleshoot and resolve IT-related issues efficiently
2. Customs Manager – Tax & Regulatory Services
Deadline: Rolling Basis
The Customs Manager will be a key member of the Tax & Regulatory Services team. The position focuses on customs and international trade consulting to help clients manage their cross-border operations in compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on customs duty planning, valuation, classification, and compliance
- Provide risk analysis and audit support
- Liaise with customs authorities on behalf of clients
- Manage client engagements, proposals, and deliverables
- Keep abreast of changes in local and international customs regulations
3. Financial Risk Management Lead
Deadline: Rolling Basis
As the Financial Risk Management Lead, you will oversee risk advisory projects and help clients identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks. The role involves driving strategic initiatives related to credit, market, and operational risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial risk management engagements
- Design and implement risk frameworks and controls
- Perform risk assessments and stress testing
- Deliver insights and strategies to mitigate key financial risks
- Develop tools and models for risk evaluation and reporting
4. Manager – People & Change
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Join the People & Change Advisory team as a Manager, leading client engagements focused on organizational transformation, human capital strategy, and change management. This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, culture, and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement change management strategies
- Drive HR transformation and talent management projects
- Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives
- Support culture change and leadership development
- Collaborate with clients to enhance employee engagement and performance
5. Artificial Intelligence – Technology Innovation, Senior Manager
Deadline: Rolling Basis
This role is at the cutting edge of KPMG’s digital innovation. As Senior Manager for Artificial Intelligence, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-based solutions to solve complex business problems and improve operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop AI and machine learning models for client and internal use
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into business solutions
- Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and trends
- Oversee the implementation of AI strategies across different sectors
- Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance of AI applications
6. Bid Manager / Technical Bid Writer – Senior Manager – International Development Advisory Services (IDAS)
Deadline: Rolling Basis
As Bid Manager/Senior Manager within IDAS, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing winning proposals for international development projects, particularly those funded by donors, governments, and development partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and submission of technical and financial proposals
- Manage bid timelines, team contributions, and proposal quality control
- Liaise with subject matter experts to develop compelling content
- Ensure proposals align with client requirements and donor expectations
- Maintain a knowledge base of past proposals and best practices
7. IDAS Africa – Associate Director (FCDO – Business Development EA)
Deadline: Rolling Basis
This senior leadership role focuses on expanding KPMG’s footprint in international development, particularly in securing business opportunities with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and other donors across East Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead business development strategies targeting donor-funded projects
- Build and manage relationships with FCDO and similar institutions
- Drive pipeline growth through opportunity identification and strategic positioning
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive bids
- Represent KPMG at relevant forums and industry engagements
