Senior Manager, Pan-Africa Infrastructure Advisory

6 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa KPMG-SouthAfrica Full time
Purpose

Demand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalisation and urbanisation. The infrastructure gap in Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services. KPMG's vision for the sector is an African continent where the right infrastructure projects are sustainably implemented to connect the region, build prosperity, reduce poverty and enable a better future for all. The Pan-Africa Infrastructure Advisory team's mission is to be the Clear Choice to governments, development partners, financiers and developers through building an unparalleled local track record as the trusted advisory firm that tangibly contributes to closing the infrastructure gap.

In line with this vision and mission, KPMG is seeking a Senior Manager for its Pan-African Infrastructure team to be based in Zambia. She/he will support the Africa Infrastructure leadership team with the delivery of infrastructure solutions across all stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle and with growth of the business across the African market.

Duties and Accountabilities

This role is geared for those with in-depth experience in infrastructure project management and/or transaction advisory from business case development and feasibility studies, through transaction procurement, financing and project delivery. She/he will assist the leadership team in day-to-day engagement management on specific projects across: Various stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle (strategy, development, procurement, financing, construction, operations and investment) Various sub-sectors of infrastructure (transport, power, utilities, social infrastructure and real estate). • Various clients including public sector, state-owned-entities, development partners, project developers, equity investors, development finance institutions and other financiers, etc.

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to senior associate and associate team members

• Develop and present client materials including status reports, project reports and presentations

• Monitor project risks, budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables

• Contribute to hands-on delivery of core analysis responsibilities which may include primary and secondary research, quantitative data collection and analysis, financial modeling, business analysis, and application of methodologies to achieve client objectives.

Technical Skills
Project strategy and development analysis in some, or all, of the following areas: Infrastructure planning and strategy Feasibility, business case and market analysis Procurement options analysis Project risk assessment Project governance and project management frameworks Commercial structuring of complex contracts Contract management Coordinating legal, financial and/or technical teams Procurement and process management Bid evaluation Project implementation advice through design and construction Project controls Working experience in various infrastructure core sectors (power, transportation, utilities, social, telecom/digital, natural resources) and the stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle. Experience of achieving financial close on a transaction is preferred. Experience with alterative contract types: EPC, PPP, etc Experience building project financial models Experience in business development in some, or all, of the following areas: Maintaining a pipeline of advisory project pursuits Anticipating market trends and ability to articulate sector/country knowledge Business development strategies for clients, sectors, countries, or regions with the objective of building a robust project pipeline of opportunities. Experience in supervising, mentoring, coaching and managing staff. Personal Attributes

• Team leadership: capacity to coordinate and guide multi-disciplinary delivery teams at all stages of a project lifecycle

• Analytical skills: transaction structuring, value for money assessments, economic cost-benefit assessments, public sector comparator analysis, payment mechanisms, performance standards, project agreements, financial modelling, and procurement documents including technical and financial scoring criteria.

• Experience managing project teams and working with a variety of stakeholders including public sector, private sector, other consultants and colleagues, to achieve project outcomes.

• Goal driven and results-oriented: enjoys being measured and held to account for results.

• Multi-cultural skills: able to operate across multiple jurisdictions and uphold cultural diversity.

• Resilience and tenacity: able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals and ability to deal with difficult client conversations.

• Administrative skills: managing a portfolio of clients and practice management responsibilities across the continent.

• Interpersonal skills: business development and client relationship management

• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication in English

• Experience of training and mentor junior staff.

• Willingness and ability to travel.

• Highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Academic Qualifications and experience

Undergraduate bachelors degree: finance, accounting, business, economics, development finance, engineering or similar. Masters preferred by not required. Professional qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), masters in finance or economics, MBA or similar relevant education will be an advantage. 10+ years of relevant experience within management consulting, commercial banking, private equity, development finance institutions or multilaterals with tasks related to the infrastructure sector.

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