Kenya - Business Recovery Services - Senior Manager

Department:

East Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Location:

Nairobi

Reference Number:

ADSP00012

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services

We are looking for a Senior Manager to Serve as the bridge between Business Recovery Services & Investigations Solution Set strategy implementation and management of complex engagements to assist clients to achieve strategic growth objectives through financial analysis, restructuring/turnaround and insolvency solutions. This is achieved through developing the right strategy, identifying issues and points of negotiation and value, driving informed and empowered acquisition, divestiture and reorganization decisions to optimise turnaround or exit strategies

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and manage BRS solutions while keeping abreast with technical industry issues
Engage successfully in complex and broad business issues through deep understanding of both the particular enterprise and industry specific issues
Lead BRS projects of high complexity through project plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards.
Identify and address client or management needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client or management relationships; manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets
Lead and manage rigorous reviews to scrutinize financial performance, operating dynamics, asset deployment and management issues to provide a range of options to clients.
Lead independent business reviews, divisional performance reviews, asset valuations and disposal options, facilitate sale negotiations and litigation support for clients.
Lead restructuring solutions designed to build a platform for swift recovery and sustained future success. Assess revitalization options, develop a plan of action and mobilize resources for effective implementation
Help underperforming client business plans and implement recovery strategies quickly and efficiently
Advisor to parties involved in voluntary arrangements, administrations, receiverships, and compulsory or voluntary liquidations
Act as trusted business advisor with client through knowledge sharing, technical expertise and project management
Ensuring engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
Participate actively in industry thought leadership initiatives including projects with regulators and clients.
Demonstrate working knowledge of risk management policies and standards and ensure engagement delivery is in accordance with those standards
Build good cross function and global network relationships and supporting key internal roles in aiding them meet their and firm objectives
Support leadership in building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff in the BRS & Investigations Unit
Lead, manage, coach, develop and mentor direct reports
Strategically participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

Education:
A good first degree and relevant post graduate qualification
Master’s degree (business/accounting/finance orientation)
Professional qualifications in corporate finance, accounting, forensic audit, or legal studies


Job Experience:
Minimum of 7 years’ BRS & Investigations experience in consulting and 3 in a senior role or relevant experience in a senior management role in a large/global or fast growing organization
Experience outside market of operation will be an added advantage
Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts
Experience in restructuring, client recovery process, executor/corporate insolvency, interim management and independent business reviews
Experience in managing receiverships, and compulsory or voluntary liquidations
Expertise and aptitude with conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses in constructing integrated financial models, analyzing financial underperformance and related services
Demonstrated extensive leadership and knowledge of delivering the breadth and depth of the consulting services to clients in restructuring situations
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities


Job Knowledge Requirements:
Specialist in BRS & Investigations consulting
Demonstrable industry working knowledge and expertise in at least one the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products and Telecommunication, Energy and Mining
Expertise in compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls


Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Excellent Business Development skills – Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
Strong negotiation skills – Persuading and Influencing
Strong creativity and innovation skills
Exceptional Client Service – delivering results and meet client expectations
Ability to adapt and respond to change
Lead and Supervise teams and team activities
Decide and Initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
Excellent Relationship and Networking skills - Proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
Understand and live the PwC values
Project Management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the PwC network and across client environment

Additional Information

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