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Main Purpose of Job

Your role would support the compliance function of Deloitte Africa Audit. You will be involved in all areas of compliance including liaison with regulators, defining and analysing the compliance universe, streamlining compliance processes and interacting with audit teams. In doing this you will also play a key role in enhancing compliance processes and aligning with systems of quality control strategy and vision.

Qualification

·         Newly Qualified CA OR

·         B.com Degree with some exposure to legal OR

·         B.Com Law Degree with at least 3 years of relevant corporate experience outside of a law firm.

·         Experience in a big four audit firm will be an advantage

Minimum Experience

3-4 Years of relevant experience 

Desired Experience

·         3-4 Years of relevant experience

Specialized Competencies

General:

·         Ability to maintain effective workflow under pressure.

·         Logical, analytical & problem-solving ability.

·         Excellent communicative abilities and sound interpersonal skills.

·         Business acumen and grasp of governance and related matters.

·         Ability to resolve conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to interact professionally at all levels of management, employees as well as internal and external stakeholders.

·         Working with lead client services partners, business leaders and risk officers / champions to operate effectively within the broader risk community.

·         Obtain an understanding of the Deloitte Audit Business and industries within which our clients functions.

·         Obtain and develop a deep understanding of the different service and product offerings in the business, and their inherent risks, and working with the RIL (Risk and Legal) and Risk Management team on responses to these offerings.

 Compliance role and competencies:

·         Identification of applicable legislation that the Company's needs to comply with and monitor the regulatory universe;

·         Assist and play a key part in development of systems of quality control to timeously identify changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that the Company's responds timeously to such changes;

·         Analyse and interpret applicable laws and regulation, and use a risk-based approach in developing compliance risk management and monitoring plans for specific legislation.

·         Interpret legislation and assist management with practical implementation thereof as required

·         Collaborate with internal stakeholders to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution;

·         Assist with the promotion of a culture of compliance and awareness by coordinating and implementing compliance projects and training initiatives

·         Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies when needed

·         Assist with conducting internal compliance reviews on key legislation

·         Drafting new agreements or review of changes to agreements in place

·         Assists in coordinating implementation of Company's policies;

·         Assist with internal and external reporting relating to compliance processes

·         Ad hoc tasks as requested.

Key Performance areas:

·            Strategic Impact: Supports the Regulatory and Compliance lead on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables

·            Development/Growth of Team: Shares expertise and knowledge with team members on an ongoing basis

Leadership Capabilities:

·         Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

·         Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

·         Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

·         Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

·         Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction