Deloitte has been operating in Namibia since 1959 and has grown to be recognized as a leader in professional services locally and regionally. The Deloitte in Namibia is dedicated to providing Audit & Assurance, Tax, Financial Advisory, Risk Advisory and Consulting services to clients across multiple industries in the private and public sectors. Our client service teams combine local knowledge from Deloitte in Namibia with deep expertise from Deloitte’s international network in more than 150 countries. With 125 professionals in Namibia, our integrative approach delivers keen insights and industry knowledge to clients.

Our extensive service spectrum of auditing, tax consulting, business consulting and corporate finance consulting enables us to help clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empowers them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.  

About the Role

We are offering successful candidates the opportunity to provide audit, accounting and related advisory services to our clients in in our various industry sectors. You will act as a lead member of an engagement team and be responsible for performing all aspects of the engagement, including planning, fieldwork, research on audit and accounting issues, reviewing financial statements and disclosures, coordinating and clearing all levels of review. Responsibilities will vary depending upon the scope and nature of the engagement.

This position will suit a person who is looking for the big four experience to gain greater exposure as well as the flexibility of a short-term opportunity.

• Provide financial  management support
• Accounting and problem resolution
• Project management
• Management of financial processes, policies and procedures
• Talent & performance Management of the team (including performance counselling and feedback)
• Office Supervision and overall audit management
• Risk Management
• Budgets – planning, monitoring and execution
• Firm wide involvement to ensure maximizing human capital capacity
• Build and maintain extensive client interaction and relationships with the view to develop an ongoing client base in all sectors.
• Responsible for management and control of administration in relation to client portfolio, including management of project budgets, costs billing and collections from clients
• Be an active member of the winning business team and develop an ongoing work funnel for the service lines, achieve the winning business and marketing targets set; Identify winning business opportunities at clients/potential clients.
• General management responsibilities as required.

• CA (Nam) or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of Deloitte audit methodology and Engagement Management System (EMS) would be an added advantage
• Strong financial accounting/management experience
• Excellent business knowledge.
• Ability to “see the bigger picture” – see how Deloitte and the Business Unit service lines can be used by the client
• Identify opportunities for business
• Well-developed computer user skills
• Up-to-date knowledge with current practice and legislation
• Experience in other services would be an added advantage
• Running audits, experience with group audits would be a distinct advantage

You would need to have the following behavioural competencies

• Knowledge regarding global financial news, global business related trends, and ability to apply this knowledge to client situations
• Strong professional business acumen and insight to be an effective business advisor to clients
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and strong team player
• Ability to inspire and enthuse others to be committed and involved
• Demonstrates a readiness to take decisions
• Ability to take the lead in group administration and manage your team
• Contributes to and understands the internal processes within the Assurance group
• Excellent supervisory, time management and problem solving skills
• Excellent project / engagement management skills
• Ability to handle pressure – high level of resilience and exceptional sense of integrity and ethical regard

Candidates should be fluent in English, have a valid drivers’ license and be willing to travel.

Please note that only online applications will be considered

Closing date: 10 September 2019