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About the Division

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people.

Rewarding career opportunities are available in:

• Human resources
• Information technology
• Marketing and Communications
• Financial support services, and much more.

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong business acumen, and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Internal Client Services.

Main Purpose of Job
Provides Finance intelligence to the Service Area Management Team supporting the value chain. Focuses on strategic issues relating to Finance that contribute to growth and competitiveness of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plays the role of credible advisor and negotiator interpreting Service Area context to align the agendas of the business with Finance.
• Assists with the planning, organizing and managing of the Service Line Project Services and General Accounting function.
• Aligns, implements and embeds COE and SSC driven initiatives and technologies at the Service Area level and in support of the Senior Finance Manager for the Service Line.
• Consolidates P&L finances for the Service Area.
• Gives advice and recommendations to the Service Area management on request or on own initiative pertaining to Service Area finances.
• Responsible for Service Area finances and works together with the COE and SSC teams to ensure smooth finance operations for the Service Area.

Differentiators for this specific role
Budgeting, Forecasting and Target setting for the Service Area

• Manages budgeting and forecasting for the Service Area
• Finalises budgets and forecasts with Service Area Leader
• Consolidates and prepares budget and forecast commentary and analysis for the Service Area
• Facilitates setting targets for Service Area, including productivity and revenue targets down to partner, staff and project level where applicable
• Submits Service Area budgets and forecasts to the Global Reporting COE and the Africa Reporting COE
• Provides budgets and forecasts to the Senior Finance Manager for consolidation at a Service Line level

Financial Reporting for the Service Area

• Prepares monthly management reports (according to Service Area requirements)
• Provides Service Area input into the monthly results for Service Line level reporting
• Reviews the balance sheet and income statement for the Service Area
• Reports performance against KPIs and North Stars
• Analyses Service Area utilisation and productivity

Strategic analyses and driving target achievement for the Service Area

• Conducts financial analysis and insights
• Analyses performance and efficiency
• Provides strategic financial advice
• Supports the Service Area to manage working capital
• Interrogates working capital and revenue before and after EM rollover
• Analyses North Star performance and drive business closer to these targets
• Drives the core pillars of the Finance 2020
• Implements cost reduction plans for the Service Area
• Drives improved profitability

Assisting with the transactional oversight, including but not limited to:

• Assisting in leading the Project Services and General Accounting team (resources dedicated to the service line) to ensure accurate processing and reporting 
• Assisting in building and managing a high performing Project Services and General Accounting team by providing leadership, role clarity, training and career development
• Assisting in developing an effective Project Services and General Accounting framework, including appropriate policies, processes and procedures; oversee the enforcement in order to establish practice that ensures accountable management of resources
• Identifies and mitigates risks to protect Deloitte from potential losses relating to incorrect capturing to the general ledger
• Identifies methods to update, simplify and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the end-to-end client experience through technology and/or process solutions relating to Project Services and General Accounting
• Assist with monitoring performance against objectives to ensure that teams’ KPIs are achieved
• Assists in leading the achievement of SLAs and monitoring SLA compliance relating to Project Services and General Accounting
• Leads in maintaining, amending and communication of general ledger policies and procedures
• Monitors performance against objectives to ensure that the Project Services and General Accounting teams’ KPIs are achieved

Approvals, Reviews and Requests & Controls

• Reviews and approves journals (including manual journals to project codes)
• Reviews the pricing of contracts and projects
• Reviews payroll for the Service Areas
• Approves credit notes
• Approves purchase requests/orders
• Approves general journals to Service Area cost centers
• Reviews and approves payroll report
• Requests accruals and provisions to be raised
• Requests new or updates to cost/profit centers and chart of accounts
• Reviews project spend monthly
• Implements internal controls where applicable
• Drives financial disciplines in project accounting
• Reviews revenue monthly

Debtors

• Reviews debtors monthly
• Assists with escalated debt collection

Other

• Involvement in Finance Projects driven from the SSC/COE
• General support to the Senior Finance Manager

Key Performance Area
Strategic Impact

• Supports leadership in the delivery of services to clients in line with the defined strategic objectives:
• Provides support to management in the implementation of change initiatives
• Works with team to complete work by set deadlines advising manager of any issues prior to deadlines
• Develops relationships with peer group at client to understand their business
• Raises effective solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Independently delivers quality work within area of expertise, within deadlines
• Provides client/s with sound professional advice and support on issues arising within area of expertise without reference to superior
• Applies solutions to technical issues that arise within area of expertise, with minimal input from management
• Proactively researches latest thought leadership within area of expertise and share with team as input to improved delivery to clients
• Communicates regularly with both line manager and client to meet deliverable expectations in specific area of expertise

Operational Effectiveness

• Proactively identifies technical problems that arise that may affect delivery and propose resolutions to address these
• Independently delivers on designated tasks within area of expertise
• Provides line manager with detailed reporting on status of deliverables on a regular basis
• Manages risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies and processes
• Reviews own work prior to submission to ensure quality and provide guidance to junior team members on quality standards

Development/Growth of Team

• Shares expertise and knowledge with team members
• Actively works to address development areas identified
• Coaches / mentors junior team members of the team
• May act as counsellor to junior staff within Finance

Budgets / Profitability

• Effective use of time, equipment and resources

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications: CA (SA)
• Minimum Experience: 8 years in finance
• More than 3 years’ experience in a management role 
• Desired Qualifications: CA (SA) at one of the big four

Technical competencies

• Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experienced in communication and implementation of strategy
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
• Good report writing skills
• Good financial knowledge

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Effective problem solving ability
• Excellent business acumen

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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