The Strategy Manager at KPMG is responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the execution of long-term business plans to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage. The role involves aligning organizational goals with market opportunities by analyzing industry trends, conducting competitor research, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure the sustainable success of the Business Unit.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior colleagues (Senior Managers, Associate Directors, and Partners) to manage assignments or engagements for bespoke clients and assist in the delivery of larger complex projects.
- Provide technical guidance on client assignments, including the preparation of deliverables such as reports and presentations, ensuring projects meet KPMG standards and client specifications within set timelines.
- Manage day-to-day project operations including planning, budgeting, quality management, and client relationship management.
- Conduct business development activities and participate in networking events to identify new opportunities and innovative areas for client support.
- Review engagement performance against objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout the project life cycle.
- Facilitate the flow of essential information and feedback among project stakeholders and communicate updates regularly.
- Stay updated on digital tools within the firm to solve complex client problems efficiently.
- Coordinate the onboarding and tasks of third-party consultants as part of wider engagements.
- Work with international and regional teams across East Africa and Africa on client assignments and internal initiatives.
- Foster a culture of continual development by investing in personal and team growth, including conducting coaching conversations.
Academic/Professional Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Must hold a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in strategy development, either as a consultant or within an internal strategy team.
- In-depth understanding of management functions including people, systems, and operations.
Technical Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Strong project management, business, and commercial acumen with a drive for execution.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), specifically the ability to articulate concepts in formal reports.
- High resilience and tenacity to sustain motivation and manage stress effectively.
- Proven team player with people management and mentoring skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills for handling unstructured problems and creating order in new environments.
- Commitment to personal and professional ethics and the professional code of conduct.
- Multicultural competence to operate effectively in diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel within East Africa or the rest of Africa as dictated by project needs.
Benefits Offered
- An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting-edge clients across Africa.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams and international travel.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the KPMG recruitment portal. To submit your application, please visit the official application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1194215.
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