Senior Manager Financial Inclusion Innovative and Inclusive finance

6 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa KPMG-SouthAfrica Full time
KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include Advisory, Tax and Audit. KPMG's International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a business unit within KPMG with a centre of excellence located in Nairobi, Kenya. IDAS adopts a pan-African approach to development work, combining dedicated experienced sector experts with KPMG professionals. IDAS manages and coordinates programmes and projects throughout Africa to ensure consistency of delivery, results and impact. IDAS helps address challenges faced by the global development community, by working with public sector entities (national and local governments), bilateral and multilateral development agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations, the private sector and other entities on a variety of programmes.

IDAS in Africa focuses on a range of sectors including: agribusiness; climate change, renewable energy and environment; health and human services; youth and entrepreneurship; trade and investment; social development and inclusion; and inclusive and innovative finance.

Purpose of the Position

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager to support us in business development and delivery of assignments to promote financial Inclusion - Innovative and inclusive finance under our Inclusive and Innovative finance pillar/sector. The Sector/pillar is focused on developing programs that work to make financial markets more inclusive by extending access to services for the unbanked and deepening their usage. We pay special attention to rural markets, agribusinesses, youth, women, and MSMEs. Our team of experts have decades of experience in designing successful programs that meet the needs of the underserved and providing specialized fund management services.

Based in Maputo, Mozambique the successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Director/Pillar Head responsible for Financial Inclusion to identify, shape, pursue and deliver business opportunities across Africa. He/she will combine business development with delivery and management of engagements.

Key roles and responsibilities
Business development - A lead 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 to promote Financial Inclusion in targeted countries in Africa. 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. Develop a portfolio of projects (cutting across Africa) by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of potential funding agencies that play leading roles in the Financial inclusion space in Africa Maintain awareness of target Donors' Financial inclusion programmes and tailoring specific solutions to bring about inclusive finance via innovative fiancé solutions 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 10 years' working experience in the international development sector or working with Financial inclusion institutions, preferably in Africa;

§ Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;

§ At least 6 years of experience/knowledge working in the field of Financial Inclusion;

§ Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work regarding Financial Inclusion;

§ Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements;

§ A relevant academic qualification: a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Financial markets, etc. A post graduate qualification in Finance, Economics, or a related field would be essential.

§ Established relationships and networks with Multilateral development organisations such as the World Bank, FCDO, USAID, etc.

§ Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal attributes:

§ Good communication (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

We offer:

§ An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge development programmes across Africa;

§ Continuous learning and development;

§ Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams;

§ Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative;

§ Competitive remuneration package.

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