Assistant Manager - Contracting and Operations

Assistant Manager for Contracting & Ops Role

Assitant Manager - Contracting & Ops Role

Contract Management:

• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle including intake validation, demand creation drafting, review, approvals, execution, extensions, renewals, change orders, and contract close-out.
• Ensure contracts are prepared using KDN Advisory risk-approved templates and are compliant with commercial, engagement, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with QRM, Risk, Legal, Engagement Leads, and Member Firms to obtain approvals within defined SLAs.
• Oversee contractual record management by ensuring real-time updates to trackers and relevant tools. Confirm that all systems are maintained accurately and remain current at all times and ensure audit readiness.
• Act as an escalation point for complex contractual issues, amendments, and turnaround time risks.

• Supporting Ad-hoc requests for contracting data and manage multiple contracts request simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Engagement Leads, Member Firms, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and quality review support to team members.
• Support leadership with reporting, insights, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage multiple high-priority requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Operational & Business Support

• Manage accounts payable process, vendor onboarding, invoice validation and approvals, vendor invoice processing, accruals, and financial coordination with Finance teams.
• Manager Code & cost centers process, update to finance on MI process, OPE reclass and maintain invoicing data ensure requests are aligned to finance requirements.
• Manage accounts receivable process, invoice validation and coordinate with AR team to resolve AR disputes and collections

 

Others:

• Complying with the applicable KPMG Risk Management policies

Essential skills required:

• 6–8 years of experience in contract management, operations, or professional services support roles.

• Strong understanding of contracting workflows, invoice processing, and operational controls 

• Proficiency in MS Excel (Advanced), MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Ms Outlook)

• Ability to multi-task and work independently

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education / professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance or a similar discipline

Experience Level

Senior Level