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About the Division

Our Audit and 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. In today’s changing global economy, businesses need trusted advisors.

An exciting opportunity exists for a manager to become part of the Central Audit & Assurance Quality & Risk Management (QRM)team with a focus on A&A Advisory Services. We are looking for a solution- and process-focused individual with strong multi-tasking skills and who wants to be part of a diverse and dynamic team. This position will provide a great opportunity to play a vital role in enabling Deloitte to serve its clients whilst managing risk and protecting our reputation and brand.

The role

Play an integral and visible role within the firm – This role will be responsible for providing critical support to the firm and its practitioners in respect of all independence & conflict matters – both personal- and client-related – all aspects related to business relationships – both marketplace and vendor type relationships. 

• Interpreting, applying and providing technical advice on independence & conflict policies and regulation (IESBA, Companies Act, SEC, Deloitte Policy Manuals) for A&A Advisory partners, directors and professional staff at all levels within the business, and for all services and clients within the business.
• Manage the Annual Independence Declaration process for the A&A Advisory – evaluating all findings and reporting back to the central RIL team.
• Manage the Independence Due Diligence work Stream for A&A Advisory Acquisitions.
• Support the A&A Advisory Monitoring Team with Client & Engagement Acceptance Testing of Restricted Entities.
• High computer literacy, with solid working experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word; advanced Excel would be an advantage).
• Management consulting and/or project management experience would be useful.
• Experience in compliance management and governance.
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills and an excellent proficiency in English – written & oral.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Delivery- and action-focused, and persistence and perseverance in driving issues to resolution.
• Mature attitude with the ability to apply sound judgement to matters.
• Lateral thinker capable of strategic and analytical thinking, with pragmatic approach to problem solving and an ability to grasp abstract concepts/complex situations.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to completion; good follow-up skills.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to work on multiple simultaneous activities, apply prioritisation, and negotiate deadlines.
• Experienced in leveraging a matrixed organisation to deliver results.
• Project experience, to understand the dynamics of the project environment and the related issues.
• Strong process-based mind-set and the ability to design and implement effective processes.
• Strong personal attributes relating to discipline, meticulous attention to detail, assertiveness, change and getting things done.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and results-driven environment, and an ability to work under pressure, coupled with strong conflict management and negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good understanding of the principles of risk management and the ability to develop and present risk views with appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Good understanding of the principles of quality management and the ability to apply these in a practical manner.
• Solid numeracy and financial skills.
• Able to conduct meetings and workshops, and deliver presentations skilfully.
• Self-motivated, high energy levels, enthusiastic, committed, dynamic and driven.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in a highly motivated and dynamic team.

Relevant business-related tertiary qualification

• A compliance, risk, audit, or independence & conflict background
• Professional service delivery
• Understanding of a regulatory environment and ability to interpret and apply technical rules in a practical way.

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.