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 Consultant. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.

Main purpose of the job

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that client and the Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilisation levels. He/she will promote our leadership capabilities which are living our purpose, influence, performance drive, strategic direction and talent development.

What you will do

• Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of designated engagements/projects and managing the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and advise management;
• Assist in preparation of client presentations and discussion documentation;
• Build business relationships with clients and staff;
• Gather information through networking and research to understand broader offerings of Deloitte and awareness of opportunities for cross-selling;
• Contribute to the regional and business area winning business strategy and targets, including cross service line selling and collaboration;
• Raise ideas to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Maintain quality of output and timeous delivery;
• Apply finance knowledge to effectively diagnose crisis situations and/or help stabilize client’s businesses;
• Build models that are sophisticated, robust, and easily interpreted to inform insights;
• Build an understanding of how stages of the mergers & acquisitions lifecycle operate to enhance delivery in own area of expertise; and
• Research and conduct analysis to compile key deal documents to support all phases of mergers & acquisitions.

• A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a client facing role preferably in a professional services firm.
• A recognized professional qualification such CFA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Masters Degree is an added advantage.

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 and ability to manage change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Good negotiation 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 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: 04 November 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.