Funds and Grants Manager

About

KPMG International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) is seeking a Manager to support fund and grants management for development-sector projects and client engagements, including work in francophone countries. The role manages implementing partners and portfolio financial processes, and supports staff management, risk management and business development. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree, a listed professional qualification, and at least nine years' international development experience.

How to apply

Complete the mandatory “Funds and Grants Manager– Candidate’s Summary” link and submit your application to dasrecruit@kpmg.co.ke, quoting ‘Funds and Grants Manager’.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for assigned implementing partners, managing the full grant lifecycle from due diligence and capacity assessments through to financial close-out.
• Coordinate partner due diligence and ongoing risk assessments, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented and monitored.
• Review partner budgets, amendments, cash forecasts, and disbursement requests in line with agreed SOPs and client regulations.
• Lead the review of monthly, quarterly, and annual partner financial reports, including budget vs. actual variance analysis, compliance checks, and expenditure reviews.
• Process and track partner disbursements, ensuring completion of Know Your Client (KYC) requirements and adherence to internal banking procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely portfolio-level financial documentation and systems, reporting on commitments, disbursements, expenditure, and cash flow projections.
• Support client cash forecasting processes to ensure timely availability of funds based on partner needs.
• Prepare consolidated quarterly and annual financial reports for the portfolio in agreed formats.
• Guide data and analytics teams in the development of financial dashboards and reporting tools to support client decision-making.
• Support client audit processes by providing required financial information and responding to audit findings.
• Develop and update financial manuals, SOPs, and partner guidance materials, and lead partner orientation and capacity-building initiatives.
• Escalate financial risks and issues to the Team Leader and coordinate financial review, performance, and budget meetings with partners and the client.
• Staff management – support in staff planning including coaching and training of Senior Associate and Associates working in my team.
• Risk management – Support and lead in ensuring full compliance with KPMG’s quality, risk, and management requirements.
• Support IDAS business development activities including strategy, opportunity tracking, proposal writing, lessons learning and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Must have CPA, ACCA, CMA or CFA or any other relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of 9 years experience in the international development sector with at least 4 years in public sector audit or fund and grants management.
• Demonstrate experience in grants and fund management, preferably with donor-funded or partner-implemented programmes.
• Proven expertise in financial accounting/monitoring, risk management, and partner capacity building.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form - reports, analytical analysis etc.
• Resilience and tenacity: Must be able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals and manage stress effectively.
• Team player: Has good people management skills, work organization and coordination skills, can also coach/ mentor junior team members.
• Problem solving skills: Can handle and resolve unstructured problems, flex and adapt in new environments to create order and stability and provide effective solutions.
• Personal and professional ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, be honest, with self and colleagues.
• Multicultural skills: Must be able to operate and interact in a multicultural environment and works well in culturally diverse teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel within East Africa or the rest of Africa where the project dictates.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a complex, fast-moving environment and dealing professionally with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record in relationship management and business development.