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 value that Deloitte Risk Advisory Africa creates for organisations is synonymous with operational excellence. We maximize the performance of our clients’ internal business operations by identifying, predicting, resolving and mitigating imminent threats through our five key risk areas- strategic and reputation risk, regulatory risk, financial risk, operational risk and cyber risk. These five business areas work in unison to provide integrated solutions unique to the organisational requirements of any business.

Deloitte (Uganda) Limited currently has an exciting opportunity for two (2) dynamic, innovative, dynamic, agile, driven, engaging and proactive individuals to join our Risk Advisory – Risk Services team as Consultants.  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 across a wide range of projects and industries to help tackle complex business problems faced by organizations today due to exposure in the following areas:

• Accounting and Internal Controls;
• Cyber and Strategic Risk Services;
• Data Analytics; and
• Regulatory and Legal Services.

As a consultant, you will be responsible for performing the core tasks associated with each of the above services and will lead/supervise diverse teams to execute client assignments.

This role will provide you with exposure to working with diverse teams and clients and the opportunity to support the management and leadership teams with marketing and sourcing for new clients, scheduling of jobs/assignments and client relationship management.  In this role, you will have an opportunity to hone your leadership, analytical and business skills while implanting a range of exciting assignments.

What you will do

• Ensure that fieldwork is conducted economically and per agreed client and Firm standards and support Engagement Managers in the delivery of services to/at client premises on delegated engagements.
• Research on innovation and trends related to the business, industry and economy and use acquired information to enhance service offerings.
• Manage own work against project plans to ensure a superior client experience.
• Maintain quality of output and timeous delivery as per engagement service contract.
• Raise ideas in area of expertise that may enhance/renew service offerings to clients.
• Apply Deloitte’s risk frameworks, tools, and processes (e.g., Risk Intelligence Program Methodology, Risk Intelligence Map, Risk Intelligence Diagnostic) to effectively map and organize client data.
• Analyze client’s artifacts and data to accurately design current state business processes.
• Design business processes that include new and optimized metrics and controls.
• Assess and design internal controls, leverage appropriate frameworks and enable technologies/ tools.
• Support analysis and development of policies and procedures by researching relevant regulations.
• Build knowledge and expertise in specialised area by conducting independent research, and attending workshops, seminars and training programs.
• Support Deloitte’s Risk Advisory leaders in eminence-building activities and assist in the preparation of client presentations/discussion documentation.
• Contribute to the regional and business areas winning business strategy and targets, including contribution to Industry Manager initiatives and cross service line selling and collaboration.
• Comply with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the Firm's quality control procedures.
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university;
• Four (4) or more years’ professional experience in external/internal audit, IT systems controls review, risk management or related field;
• Recognized post-graduate qualifications such as Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or related are an added advantage;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point etc) applications;
• Experience with a recognized professional services firm is an added advantage;
• 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 - Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagements/projects and manage the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Budgets / Profitability - Manage 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 Assessment 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.

 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; and
• Sound problem-solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge;
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing and regulatory professional standards;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Good financial knowledge;
• Sound business acumen;
• Focus on quality and risk; and
• Well-developed computer user skills.

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 - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.

Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.

Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.

Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.

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. 

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

Closing date: 16 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.

Hybrid policy

Deloitte Africa has successfully launched the Hybrid Working model. Aligned with this model is our commitment to maintain an environment for personnel, clients and visitors that is safe and, as far as reasonably practicable, free from health risks.