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About the Division

The value that Deloitte Risk Advisory Africa creates for organisations is synonymous with operational excellence. Our five business areas work in unison to provide integrated solutions unique to the organisational requirements of any business. 

Deloitte Forensic professionals are a diverse group with a wide and varied range of proficiencies, comprising forensic accountants, legal and law enforcement specialists, and business intelligence experts, all utilising state-of-the-art forensic technology.

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What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Main Purpose of Job

Leads the Service / Business Area through driving and implementation of strategy, revenue generation and business growth

Leadership Capabilities

•  Living our Purpose: Fosters broad commitment to our purpose and values; inspires peers and teams to make an impact that matters
• Competitive Edge: Anticipates market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiate Deloitte with clients
• Influence  Builds: long-term, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencers, and uses highly developed influencing skills to drive impact, often in complex situations
• Performance drive: Builds a high performance culture by cultivating individual and team strengths; drives outstanding client service, often through large cross-business and/or cross-border teams
• Strategic direction: Sets & communicates strategic direction, excites people around the vision and goals and aligns diverse, cross-functional and cross-border teams to achieve success
• Talent development: Manages the development of a strong pipeline of talent for current/ future success; owns and drives a talent experience that differentiates Deloitte
• Inspirational Leadership: Leads from the front, acting as an exemplary role model for leaders at all levels; promotes a strong sense of loyalty and followership and energizes others to act

 Core Professional and Technical Capabilities

• Strategic Impact: Give meaningful input into the development of strategy of the Service Line / Business Area in relation to specific area of expertise
• Client Impact: External / Internal: Maintain high level oversight of  client projects
• Operational Effectiveness: Direct and manage complex client engagements and maintain high level oversight of all projects
• Development/Growth of Team: Identify and recruit suitable talent for team, balancing correct levels and numbers
• Budgets / Profitability: Manage margins effectively through correct budgeting,  pricing and profitability management

 Specialized Technical capabilities

• Design a Fraud Strategy, Governance and Policy, devising roadmaps, frameworks and structure related to the detection and prevention of fraud
• Educates senior management on Fraud Risk Management best practices to enhance Fraud Risk Awareness/Culture

 *Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.

Required

CA (SA) with 12 years Forensic Accounting experience

Preferred

Postgraduate/Masters qualification

Forensic specific qualification is an advantage

10 years in a client service role, with 7 of these in a senior management role

8 – 10 years’ experience ideally with either Forensic / Fraud and/or Risk competencies (Investigations experience preferred)