KPMG Job Vacancy in Kenya : Grants Associate

KPMG Job Vacancy in Kenya : Grants Associate
March 19, 2015 Job Description
KPMG’s International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Unit is based in Nairobi, Kenya and
has adopted a pan-African approach to development work, employing full-time experienced development experts within the KPMG Africa team at our headquarters in Nairobi, together with a network of champions across the twenty countries of KPMG in sub-Saharan Africa.
The IDAS unit focuses on understanding clients’ organisations and operations, and supporting them in delivering their development programmes. The core of our work is in advisory and audit assignments for donors, for example providing grant management services, supporting the development and operationalisation of private sector development and governance enhancement programmes, and supporting the development and performance improvement of donor organisations and civil society organisations.
Due to continued growth, IDAS is looking to recruit Grants Associates (2 positions) to work within the International Advisory Services – Fund and Grants Management Pillar
Key roles and responsibilities
Be a key team member of the grants management team on assignments for various donors.
Support the team leader and/or the grant and fund manager in the grants management cycle from inception/set-up, implementation and grant close-out, including:
Support preparation of grant management policies and procedures;
Conduct fiduciary risk assessments, due diligence assessments and capacity assessments of fund applicants;
Undertake pre-contract support: review of proposal budgets and contractual documentation;
Provide input into grant memorandum for presentation to Programme Steering Committee
Provide contracting support: input into preparation of grants agreements;
Grant monitoring: Track disbursements, review and analysis of grantee reports, feedback and follow-up. Input into decisions, monitoring visits and general correspondence with grantees and other stakeholders;
Procurement support and processing; and
Involvement in internal financial processes and donor reporting for grant programmes.
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university;
Either of the following professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA or equivalent;
A minimum of two (2) years working experience in a reputable professional services firm or large international NGO or donor organisation involved in grant management, accounting and financial management.
Experience in internal/external audit will be an added advantage.
Skills and attributes
Energetic, dynamic and innovative individual;
Good interpersonal skill and ability to work as a member of a team;
Strong communication skills –liaising with clients, management and staff, in person, via phone or in writing; and
Well-developed problem solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage competing activities
We offer
Opportunity to work with a diverse and exciting regional portfolio of programmes;
Continuous learning and development;
Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams;
Local and regional travel;
Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
How to Apply
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please forward your curriculum vitae detailing your qualifications and experience quoting IDAS/03/2015/AECF to dasrecruit@kpmg.co.ke

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*