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About the Division

Our Assurance services go beyond merely meeting statutory requirements. We help our clients perform better and achieve their business objectives. We listen to their needs, think about the business implications and tailor our approach accordingly. Click here to read more about our Audit & Assurance practice.

Main Purpose of Job

Your activities will be pivotal in the protection of our Firm’s reputation of integrity and quality, which is our key selling point. This role assists the Africa Audit Quality and Risk team in understanding risk themes and events as they develop by conducting risk analysis of developments across specific industries and for specific clients. The role will encompass daily analysis of risk, industry, and market and investor information from various sources and across technological platforms to disseminate risk intelligence to the Africa Audit Quality and Risk team.

Qualification

• Minimum Qualifications – Post graduate qualification in Accountancy or Post Graduate qualification in Economics/Finance
• Desired Qualifications: CA(SA)

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years working experience if CA(SA), 
• 4+ years’ experience in an environment providing exposure to risk and compliance in banking sector and/or other industries, with 1+ year managerial experience
• Financial Services experience 

Desired Experience

• Excellent analytical, research, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, detailed materials in high pressure environment.
• Ability to adapt in order to stay ahead of the curve in a continuously changing risk landscape.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team, multi-task and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiatives.
• Passionate about investor, risk and market intelligence.

Key Performance areas:

·            Strategic Impact: Supports the Senior Manager on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables

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

·            Development/Growth of Team: Shares expertise and knowledge with team members and counselees on an ongoing basis

Leadership Capabilities:

·         Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

·         Talent development - Develops or contributes to high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

·         Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

·         Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

·         Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

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

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.