Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Job KPMG

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Key roles and responsibilities

• Undertake tax due diligences focusing on risk assessment, identification of red flags for all tax heads including Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Employment, taxes and deductions, Withholding tax, Customs and Excise Duties amongst others.
• Evaluate transaction structures and advice on the arising tax implications as well undertake corporate restructuring advisory.
• Review financial models including tax assumptions included in valuation models and advise on the tax implications.
• Review of Share Purchase Agreements and advise on the tax consideration and tax matters arising.
• Closely liaising with seniors associates and managers to ensure that tax assignments are properly planned and executed in a timely and efficient manner to ensure that the clients’ expectations are met and exceeded.
• Keep abreast with technical developments in the profession and country to anticipate clients’ needs and offer value added and practical pragmatic business solutions.
• Consulting with clients, reviewing tax information and responding to questions and concerns as and when they arise.
• Maintain accurate and up to date client records.
• Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements as requested by senior members.
• Assist senior associates and managers with engagement administration including timely billing and collection.
• Build and manage fruitful client relationships.
• Demonstrate teamwork and leadership by taking on champion roles, teaching others, and seeking opportunities to learn.
• Assist in organizing trainings and other departmental activities within and outside the firm, as maybe assigned.
• Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles on topical issues in M&A space and participate in activities aimed at enhancing the brand.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Business related Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
• Any professional qualification in Taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.
• A minimum of two years of tax experience in an accounting firm, corporation, and/or law firm
• Skills, and comfort interacting with C-level professionals.
• Good knowledge and appreciation of tax legislation and regulatory environment.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
• Excellent structuring and tax advisory skills.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

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How to Apply

Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke, quoting ‘ Tax Mergers & Acquisition Associate’ by 7th March 2026.

Tax Mergers & Acquisition Associate – Candidate’s Summary.