Risk Advisory – Risk Services Interns

 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 www.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 Uganda 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. 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

 The Risk Advisory Function integrates powerful and practical solutions in cyber security, strategy, regulation and controls, backed by deep business knowledge across multi-disciplinary teams. We help our clients build trust, resilience and security, shaping responsible businesses that can sustain and grow in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Deloitte (Uganda) Limited currently has exciting opportunities for five (5) dynamic people to join our Risk Advisory – Risk Services team as Interns. We are looking for innovative, dynamic, agile, driven, engaging and proactive individuals to take our Risk Advisory business to the next level. This position will be based in our Kampala office in Uganda.

 Click here to read more about our Risk Advisory practice. 

Main purpose of the job

The role provides an opportunity to work with diverse teams of people and clients where the intern will get to experience the rich, collaborative culture of our professionals. Further, the role provides an opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and industries/sectors to help tackle complex business problems faced by leading Organizations today through exposure in the following areas:

·       Accounting and Internal Controls;

·       Regulatory & Compliance Services;

·       Information Technology Assurance;

·       Cyber & Strategic Risk; and

·       Data Analytics.

It’s an opportunity to sharpen the candidate’s analytical and business skills while working as part of the Risk Advisory team, which is committed to helping clients develop executable strategies.

What you will do

 ·       Learn and apply Deloitte standards, procedures and methodologies on assignments;

·       Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frames and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets;

·       Ensure availability of accurate and timely data on assigned tasks as required including using available knowledge sources optimally;

·       Keep abreast with technical developments in the profession and the country, in order to anticipate client needs, and offer value added and practical business solutions;

·       Raise issues with manager as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of data and delivery or timelines of the engagement;

·       Develop productive working relationships with client staff;

·       Manage information security risk in area of client engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies;

·       Maintain own development and knowledge in specialized area; and

·       Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience

 ·       At least a second-class upper bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;

 ·       A minimum of 16 points at ‘A’ Level or equivalent;

 ·       A first Grade in ‘O’ Level (with at least credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;

·       Attainment or pursuance of a relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an added advantage;

·       Proficiency in computer applications (Excel, Word, Power Point etc.);

·       Willingness to travel (within Uganda and across the East Africa region); and

·       Be a Ugandan citizen or eligible to work in Uganda.

Key Performance Areas

·       Strategic Impact - Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency.

·       Budgets/Profitability - Manages engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management

·       Risk Assessment and Mitigation - Ability to effectively perform the technical components of risk assessments to provide an accurate view of the client’s current risk state

·       Business Process Assessment and Design - Ability to perform end-to-end business process analyses and design

·       Internal Controls and Design - Ability to assess and design internal controls by applying an understanding of internal control design frameworks and regulatory requirements.

·       Data Analytics and Technology - Ability to gather, synthesize, and analyze data using appropriate tools and technologies.

·       Builds a domain Expertise - Ability to form a domain knowledge through the active participation in internal and external initiatives.

Behavioural competencies

·       Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;

·       Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;

·       Exhibit maturity and initiative with a strong sense of team work;

·       Strong client delivery focus;

·       Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease; and

·       Sound problem-solving ability.

Technical Competencies

·       Strong analytical skills;

·       Focus on quality and risk;

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 expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.

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 difference, 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. 

Closing date: 16 August 2022.

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.