Job Description
KPMG East Africa is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Infrastructure Advisory – Senior Associate to join its growing advisory practice based in Nairobi. This opportunity is designed for professionals who are passionate about shaping transformative infrastructure projects that create long-term economic and social value across Africa. As part of a multidisciplinary advisory team, you will work alongside highly respected specialists, supporting governments, investors, development institutions, financial sponsors, and private-sector organizations in delivering infrastructure investments that improve communities and strengthen regional development.
The successful candidate will participate in complex advisory assignments spanning the complete infrastructure investment lifecycle. From early strategic planning and project identification through commercial assessment, transaction execution, financing strategies, procurement support, implementation oversight, and long-term asset optimization, you will contribute practical insights that help clients make informed investment decisions. Your work will involve evaluating financial viability, assessing commercial opportunities, developing business cases, supporting investment strategies, and preparing analytical recommendations that influence major infrastructure programmes.
This position requires a professional who combines technical excellence with sound commercial judgement. You will analyse market conditions, industry trends, regulatory environments, and investment risks while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions tailored to client objectives. You will also prepare financial models, conduct economic evaluations, review procurement approaches, assist with transaction structuring, and contribute to high-quality advisory reports, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations.
The role provides significant exposure to projects across transport, energy, water, urban development, social infrastructure, and other priority sectors that drive sustainable growth throughout Africa. You will regularly interact with senior decision-makers from government agencies, development finance institutions, commercial lenders, infrastructure developers, investors, legal advisers, and engineering consultants. Strong relationship management skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and practical manner will be essential for success.
As a Senior Associate, you will also support business development initiatives by contributing to proposals, capability statements, concept papers, and client presentations while identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships. You will provide guidance to junior colleagues, promote knowledge sharing within the team, and maintain the high professional standards expected within a leading global advisory practice.
KPMG East Africa offers an environment where innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional integrity are highly valued. Employees benefit from exposure to challenging assignments, regional and international engagements, structured career progression, and opportunities to build expertise across multiple infrastructure sectors. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to expand their advisory careers while making a meaningful contribution to Africa's infrastructure transformation through strategic thinking, technical excellence, and client-focused service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advisory support throughout every phase of infrastructure project development, including strategic planning, project preparation, procurement, financing, implementation, operational optimization, and asset management.
- Prepare comprehensive financial models to evaluate project feasibility, investment returns, funding structures, affordability, sensitivity analysis, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Develop detailed business cases using internationally recognized methodologies and analytical frameworks to support public and private investment decisions.
- Conduct commercial, financial, regulatory, institutional, economic, and market assessments to identify project opportunities, constraints, and potential risks.
- Support the structuring of infrastructure transactions by evaluating procurement strategies, contractual arrangements, financing alternatives, and commercial frameworks.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative research across infrastructure sectors to provide reliable evidence supporting strategic recommendations.
- Prepare high-quality reports, technical memoranda, board papers, presentations, investment summaries, and advisory documentation suitable for executive-level decision-making.
- Participate in stakeholder consultations with government agencies, private investors, development partners, financial institutions, regulators, and technical advisers.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely delivery of client engagements while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Review project documentation to verify financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, commercial viability, and consistency with client objectives.
- Assist in preparing expressions of interest, technical proposals, competitive bids, capability statements, and other business development materials.
- Support project managers and engagement leaders in planning assignments, monitoring progress, managing budgets, and delivering agreed project milestones.
- Analyse infrastructure investment trends, emerging financing mechanisms, public-private partnership models, and regional economic developments.
- Evaluate project risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies that improve project bankability and implementation success.
- Build productive relationships with clients by understanding organizational priorities and delivering practical, commercially relevant advisory solutions.
- Mentor junior professionals by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, and opportunities for professional development.
- Promote collaboration across advisory teams while contributing specialist expertise to multidisciplinary engagements.
- Maintain awareness of international infrastructure advisory standards, financial regulations, procurement policies, and industry best practices.
- Support thought leadership initiatives through preparation of market insights, technical articles, research papers, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Ensure all assignments are completed with professionalism, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and attention to detail.
- Contribute innovative ideas that enhance project delivery methodologies and improve client outcomes.
- Maintain accurate engagement documentation and support quality assurance procedures throughout project execution.
- Participate in internal training programmes to strengthen technical expertise and advisory capabilities.
- Represent the firm professionally during client meetings, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
- Perform additional advisory or strategic assignments as required to support business priorities and evolving client needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Business, or another closely related discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
- Between four and seven years of relevant experience in infrastructure advisory, project finance, transaction advisory, public
- private partnerships, investment analysis, or related consulting services.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling and business case preparation.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure financing structures and investment evaluation techniques.
- Knowledge of commercial negotiations and procurement processes.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong written communication and professional report writing skills.
- Confident verbal communication and presentation capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Strong project coordination and organizational abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency.
- Ability to interpret financial information accurately.
- Effective problem
- solving and decision
- making capability.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high
- quality work.
- Leadership potential with the ability to mentor junior colleagues.
- Collaborative team
- oriented mindset.
- Adaptability within multicultural and cross
- border working environments.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when business requirements demand.
- High ethical standards, professional integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
How to Apply
Submit a detailed CV together with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in infrastructure advisory, project finance, financial modelling, and transaction support. Include copies of your academic and professional qualifications where applicable. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Applications should be submitted before the stated closing date through the employer's official recruitment process. We encourage early applications, as the selection process may begin before the application deadline. Best-qualified candidates who demonstrate technical expertise, strong analytical capability, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service will receive priority consideration.