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Key roles and responsibilities

• Business development – A key role is business development strategy design and implementation. Generating new business, building and cultivating strong business relationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client- centric solutions. Identify emerging agribusiness opportunities and market trends within the SADC region, aligning them with KPMG’s service offerings.
• Client/project management – Lead/manage multiple projects or programs through the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross- divisional specialists. This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements and delivery of engagements related to this pillar led by other Senior Managers in the region.
• Develop a portfolio of clients by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of existing or new clients. Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services. Develop innovative solutions to support agribusinesses in addressing challenges such as climate resilience, financing, and technology adoption. 
• Risk management – Ensure full compliance with KPMG's quality, risk and management requirements.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• At least 15 years’ working experience in the international development sector or working with development finance institutions, preferably in Africa;
• Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;
• At least 10 years of experience/knowledge working with or in Agribusiness as a subject matter expert;
• Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work in the Agribusiness sector;
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements;
• A relevant academic qualification: a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics or other relevant degree. A post graduate qualification in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics would be essential.
• Established relationships and networks with development partner and other players in the Agribusiness space such as bilateral or multilateral development institutions and foundations.
• Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• An eye for detail
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

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Key roles and responsibilities

• Business development – A key role is business development strategy design and implementation. Generating new business, building and cultivating strong business relationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client- centric solutions. Proactively identify emerging OD opportunities and market trends within the SADC region, aligning them with KPMG’s service offerings. Develop business cases for market entry, showcasing KPMG's value proposition in process analysis, management system innovations, and certification advisory services.
• Client/project management – Lead/manage multiple projects or programs through the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross- divisional specialists. This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements and delivery of engagements related to this pillar led by other Senior Managers in the region.
• Develop a portfolio of clients by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of existing or new clients. Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services. Collaborate with donors, governments, NGOs, and private sector entities to understand their goals and align KPMG’s solutions with their priorities. 
• Service Delivery and Advisory – Conduct organizational assessments, process analysis, and design improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Provide advisory services related to certifications in quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards) to help organizations meet regulatory requirements and enhance competitiveness.
• Risk management – Ensure full compliance with KPMG's quality, risk and management requirements.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• At least 15 years’ working experience in  organizational development, capacity building, or market strategy, with a focus on business development preferably in Africa.
• Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;
• At least 10 years of experience/knowledge working with  donors, governments, NGOs, and the private sector, preferably in the SADC region.
• Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work in the OD sector;
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements;
• A relevant academic qualification: a Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration or a related field.
• Established relationships and networks with development partner and other players in the OD space such as bilateral or multilateral development institutions and foundations.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, certification processes, and process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with donor-funded program requirements and international standards (e.g., ISO, IFC).

Personal attributes:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• An eye for detail
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

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Key responsibilities:

The Senior Audit engagement manager’s role is to:

• Lead/manage multiple projects through the management of a team of professionals and possibly with the contribution of cross-divisional specialists.
• Effectively manage commercial and contractual aspects of an engagement to achieve expected levels of Quality and profitability.
• Be involved in/take the lead in negotiations
• Executes projects to a level that meet member firm’s Quality standards within a commercial context.
• Manage scope and deliver timely and quality deliverables.
• Communicate risks and issues early to Leaders as appropriate.
• Input into creation of Innovative and repeatable solutions which strengthen business performance and differentiate KPMG from our competition 

Skills Required:

• Sound project management skills
• Sound judgement
• Risk averse
• Sound leadership skills
• Ability to build strategic & collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• High focus on quality output
• Sound technical knowledge
• Sound negotiation skills
• Familiar with the SAICA training contract sign off requirements

Personal attributes Required:

• Self-motivated, committed, driven
• Resilient
• High levels of Integrity 

Qualifications
 
Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• +5 years as a Manager on AG Audits, with a minimum of 1 year as a Senior Manager.  AG Audit experience must not be older than 2 years.
• CA (SA)

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Key responsibilities

• Ability to work within a project team and take responsibility for the delivery of quality project deliverables.
• Support the development of Risk Technology solution using Python, VBA/Excel or Python.
• Support Advisory and Audit engagements and review regulatory requirements (Basel/BCBS, IRRBB, FRTB, SA-CCR)
• Check compliance in the areas of risk management, risk reporting and capital adequacy

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Candidate must have a good understanding of quantitative methods and their application in the Financial Risk Management space
• Deep analytical skills, coupled with an open and curious mind, problem solving
• Advanced knowledge of programming or database languages like Python, R,
• VBA, SQL (or other) as well as excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability and willingness to write detailed report on communicate technical topics in simple terms

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Hons, Master or PhD in a quantitative discipline e.g. mathematical Finance,
• Actuarial science, quantitative finance, computational engineering
• Knowledge in Finance / Banking / Financial Products highly preferred

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• KPMG is currently seeking a Treasury Senior Manager in Market Risk and Treasury for our Financial Risk Management practice.
• You are a professional with a love of sharing your treasury risk, internal audit, internal controls, financial and regulatory reporting, or assurance insights, tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more;
• You are a project management pro, with a love of big-picture thinking and the skills to see projects from beginning to end; such as establishing project details, performance measurement baselines, key milestones, work breakdown structures, and resource planning;
• You are tuned in to business development opportunities, with confidence creating effective sales material including proposals, case studies, webinar preparation and other sector-specific material;
• You are a self-aware leader with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to get the best out of a diverse and multidisciplinary team
• You will Lead the delivery of projects, gathering and documenting requirements, considering all stakeholders’ interests, regulatory constraints and any potential deficiencies in the current methods exposed by quality assurance and reviews;
• You will support the growth of the Treasury team, initiating and driving business development opportunities and establishing a stronger market presence for the team.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include

• Financial Services products and services, including Insurance, Asset Management, Retail/Commercial/Investment Banking;
• Solid understanding of corporate treasury operations, processes and procedures developed while working in a consulting or a corporate environment.
• Understanding of Macroeconomic and regulatory environment as they relate to financial institutions;
• Understanding of balance sheet management, asset liability management (ALM), funds transfer pricing (FTP), Liquidity Risk Management, capital management, financial performance management and hedging;
• Understanding of liquidity management, including intraday liquidity management, cash management, cash flow forecasting, and funding planning;
• Understanding or experience supporting implementation of post-implementation review and monitoring of Treasury systems; and, 
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks that financial entities operate within e.g. FICA, Bank’s Act, Financial Markets Act;
• At least 7 years’ experience and strong academic background, with a minimum of a B.Com Honours Finance/Commerce or similar degrees, CA(SA), CFA or other equivalent professional qualifications.

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You will

• Work closely with partners and associate directors to deliver high quality reporting on market risk issues to our banking and financial services sector clients. You will be preparing reports relating to market risk, counterparty credit risk, interest rate risk in the banking book, and liquidity risk;
• Complete quantitative financial risk management engagements related to but not limited to foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, commodity risks, and related controls;
• Demonstrate high level of understanding of capital markets processes, including trading, limits, risk management, credit, settlement, and operations;
• Serve as subject matter professional in a product area, quantitative risk management, IFRS2 Share-based payment valuation, IFRS9/IAS39 Hedge Accounting, IFRS13 or exotic derivative modelling;
• Lead staff in advisory engagements and audit assist assignments;
• Integrate with the KPMG community, both locally and internationally, to identify and convert opportunities for business growth;
• Lead thinking about the changing financial landscape by contributing to research for our clients; and
• Inspire, teach and coach the junior staff reporting to you.

 Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include

• Technical excellence in market risk analysis, as evidenced by a degree in finance or in quantitative finance, engineering, mathematics, or statistics from an accredited college/university coupled with advanced or professional qualifications;
• Experience working in a consulting environment, or with a regulator or a financial institution – ideally a bank – which has deep exposures to financial markets;
• A demonstrated ability to relate well to others and to build trusted business relationships and networks;
• Success at working within a project-based environment, where collaboration is vital; and
• The power to communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in person.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience including advisory services or project management.

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Reports to (as per organogram)

• Senior Finance Business Manager or Finance Business Manager

Overall purpose of the role

• The role is to assist with financial reporting to business functions and client project query resolutions. Providing advice to partners and managers within offices (including over the borders), functions and business units to establish goals and drive strategies to meet evolving business needs. This includes identifying solutions for problems relating to Finance responsibilities, management accounting and information.
• Providing insights on the financials (weekly)
• Maintain relationships with internal clients
• Know your client – purpose of information
• Pre-empt results – perform follow up based on review
• Requirement to act as a system enforcer.
• Identify possible system improvements and report to the Senior Finance business managers

Position specifications

Educational (minimum level necessary to perform the job)

• Professional/Tertiary
• B. Com in Accounting or equivalent tertiary qualification and/or relevant professional qualification.

Other requirements

• Experience in a professional services firm.
• Experience in finance, including a deep understanding of financial management
• Leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret financial information
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS Office, Word, Oracle and Power BI.
• Analytical skills with the ability to collect and interpret complex data and make data-driven recommendations

Experience (minimum years of experience and in which fields, required to perform the job)

• Accounting Experience, minimum 5 years.
• Staff management experience an advantage

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Measurement

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• (focus on the complexity of the job whilst providing the detail)
• Business Unit knowledge

(the requirements for technical knowledge of functional work and activities)

• The provision of sound financial information and comprehensive reporting for the allocated Business units in South and Southern Africa to support their business decision making processes
• Administer the annual forecast process for the allocated business units in conjunction with the Senior business manager and the Business unit Leaders
• Assist the Senior Finance business manager with monthly preparation and review of the Partner/managers Scorecards by providing relevant KPI’s and financial information
• Prepare thorough Resource-based budgets for the assigned business units and guide the budgeting team in the BU’s on the budgeting process.
• Provide financial insight throughout the budget process on costs.
• Prepare financial reporting that highlights business results, KPI’s and variances to budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial insight by analysing the monthly results and suggest corrective action.

Leadership

(the requirements of the job for providing leadership and guidance to others, it measures the nature and breadth of the leadership)

• Effective leadership and team management skills to drive collaboration with other departments and lead a strong team.
• Clearly define assigned team members goals, objectives and performance expectations.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members ensuring that tasks are distributed fairly and that everyone understands their role in achieving the team's objectives.
• Provide guidance, support, and coaching to team members to help them develop their skills and reach their full potential.
• Offer constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations and identify opportunities for professional growth.

Nature of impact

(measures how the job impacts the business by measuring the overall responsibility associated with the job)

• Support an improved spend culture and follow up on exceptions.
• Other ad hoc requirements as requested by the Senior Finance Business managers and financial systems manager within the Finance function. Ad hoc requests will differ between functions and business units.

Area of impact

(measures how wide the impact of the job is within the organisation)

• Project accounting – ensure that efficient practice management processes are maintained within the assigned offices, functions and business units.
• Utilising the Power BI tool to assist the business units with lockup management to improve their efficiency and projects recoveries

Interpersonal skills

• (the level and type of people skills required to perform this job on an ongoing basis)
• Build and manage high-level collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Communicate financial insight to all assigned business units to assist with decision making and support of strategy implementation
• Collaborating and working well together with other functions and offices/regions

Problem solving

(measures the mental skills required in order to perform this job and the complexity of typical problems)

• Work together with the senior finance managers to identify process gaps and inefficiencies that could hinder the financial management process and come up with possible solutions.
• Apply the identified and agreed guidelines and objectives in budgeting and forecasting processes for the assigned business units
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting practices and financial analysis.
• Conduct financial data analysis to determine current performance and forward look predictions in order to recommend improvements and/or corrective actions through the interpretation of this data.

Level of decision-making / authority

• (the level of decision-making that is required in order to perform this job)
• Determine key metrics and analytical tools to be used for measuring financial performance and identifying trends or focus areas.
• Play a crucial role in the daily financial information that is distributed for decision making purposes.

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Key Responsibilities

Sector Strategy and Growth Execution:

• Support the Africa FS Sector Lead in developing and executing the Financial Services sector strategy across key markets in Africa.
• Identify and assess growth opportunities within Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, and FinTech sectors.
• Assist in developing targeted business development plans and initiatives to strengthen KPMG’s position in the FS industry.

Client Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key FS clients, industry leaders, and decision-makers embedding a client for life focus.
• Support client account teams in driving strategic conversations, identifying opportunities, and developing tailored solutions.
• Organize client engagements, roundtables, and sector-focused events to strengthen KPMG’s visibility and thought leadership.

Market Intelligence and Insights:

• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to inform business development strategies.
• Conduct market research and analysis to support the development of industry-relevant propositions.
• Provide insights to leadership on emerging risks, challenges, and opportunities in the FS sector.

Collaboration and Internal Coordination:

• Work closely with the FS leadership team, subregional leads and teams, and service line leaders to ensure alignment with the overall Africa FS strategy.
• Partner with Marketing, Communications, and Proposal teams to develop sector-specific collateral, thought leadership, and client engagement materials.
• Drive cross-border collaboration to enhance KPMG’s regional FS sector presence and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Clients and Markets teams and Account Leads to drive targeted business development initiatives and strengthen client relationships through commercialisation initiatives including white space, cross sell, events and campaigns to deliver on the growth agenda.

Proposal Development and Go-to-Market Initiatives:

• Support the development of client proposals, pitch presentations, and sector-focused value propositions.
• Assist in shaping sector-led campaigns and initiatives aimed at driving revenue growth.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the Financial Services industry, including banking, insurance, asset management, and emerging FinTech trends.
• Proven experience in business development, client relationship management, and market expansion.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, cultures and geographies with diplomacy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Be able to drive value-adding business conversations with senior leaders across KPMG which challenge their thinking and shows how to position KPMG effectively
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach.
• Strong questioning and listening skills with ability to see the bigger picture and define what success looks like.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in business development, financial services, consulting, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a professional services firm or financial institution is advantageous.
• Strong track record of driving business growth and strategic initiatives within the FS sector.