Project Lead-Finance, Accounts & Process Management- Government Advisory

Job Title: Project Lead-Finance, Accounts & Process Management

Location: Puducherry

Service Line- Government & Public Sector

Sub Service Line- Digital Government Advisory (DGA)

Work Arrangement- Client Location, on-site

>>About KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories and have over 265,000 people working in member firms around the world. At KPMG in India, we are committed to delivering high-quality services that help our clients navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth.

>>About the Digital Government Advisory Team

KPMG India's Digital Government Advisory (DGA) practice helps government bodies modernize public services through technology. It offers strategic consulting, digital architecture, and sector-specific solutions across areas like transport, water, justice, and finance. The team enables large-scale e-Governance, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and citizen experience.

>>About the Role:

The Professional/Expert will provide expert support in Finance & Accounts for departmental, organizational, or institutional projects. The role involves endtoend consultancy across planning, operations, project documentation, evaluation, and policy formulation, particularly in the context of eGovernance and public finance initiatives.

>>Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consultancy on all phases of planning and operations related to finance and accounts.
• Support activities including:
• Accounting processes
• Financial advisory
• Analysis and reporting
• Chart of Accounts
• Audit-related tasks
• Provide support in drafting and preparing policy documents.
• Ensure alignment with financial norms, public policy standards, and project objectives.

>>Required Qualifications & Experience:

Must have:

• Experience working on three or more eGovernance projects, and
• Two or more public financerelated projects within the past 5 years.

Strong knowledge of public policy writing.

Relevant academic background in finance, accounts, or related fields.

>>Preferred Skills:

Understanding of public sector procurement norms and financial processes.

Exposure to government functioning, project documentation, and compliance.

>>Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities

Excellent documentation and report-writing skills

Ability to manage stakeholders and facilitate discussions

Knowledge of financial systems, auditing, and accounting standards

Ability to work in dynamic, multistakeholder government project environments

Strong communication and presentation skills

Detailoriented with the ability to meet deadlines

>> Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) and wellness programs
• Competitive pay with performance bonuses and retirement benefits
• Flexible work options and generous paid time off, including parental and sabbatical leave
• Professional development through certifications, global mobility, and learning platforms
• Inclusive culture with recognition programs, volunteering opportunities, and employee engagement initiatives

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