Business Analyst - Financial Advisory

  • Full-time

Company Description

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 345,000 people make an impact that matters at www2.deloitte.com.

Deloitte is dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market.

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.

About the Department

​Our Financial Advisory practice advises clients ranging from SME’s to large multinational companies, banks, private equity investors, owner managed businesses, creditors and shareholders on protecting, enhancing and realising value in companies, organisations and specialist assets.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Financial Advisory team as a Business Analyst. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that all assignments are carried out to the highest standards to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm. He/she will provide support to engagement teams by ensuring efficient & effective data collection and analysis for utilisation on engagements per agreed client deliverables and Firm standards.

What you will do

  • Under guidance, support the delivery efforts of the engagement team;
  • Support the identification of prospective sales opportunities;
  • Conduct engagement/ project research as delegated and provide meaningful analysis/ output for review;
  • Research on innovation and trends related to the business, industry and economy and use acquired information to enhance service offerings;
  • Contribute to the regional and business area winning business strategy and targets;
  • Collect, assimilate, and analyse relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
  • Manage own work against project plans to ensure a superior client experience;
  • Gather and interpret financial information to help strengthen proposed recommendations; and
  • Assist in the building of financial models to support due diligence and transaction closure.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university.
  • At least 1 year experience in a closely related role.
  • A recognized professional qualification such CFA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage.

Additional Information

Behavioural competencies

  • Strong communication skills (oral and written).
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Good time-management skills.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and undertake research.

Technical Competencies

  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Good financial knowledge.
  • Sound business acumen.
  • Focus on quality and risk.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.

Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Performance drive - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters

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If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal

Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.

Closing date: 31 December 2021.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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