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About the Division 

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people. Rewarding career opportunities are available in: 
- Human resources 
- Information technology 
- Marketing and Communications 
- Financial support services, and much more.   

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong

Main Purpose of Job

• Assists the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager in providing financial support to the Service Line
• Manages less complex or smaller P&Ls than the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager
• Assists with the planning, organizing and managing of the Service Line Project Services and General Accounting function
• Aligns, implements and embeds COE and SSC driven initiatives and technologies at the Service Line level
• Responsible for P&L finances and works together with the COE and SSC teams to ensure smooth finance operations for the Service Line / P&L
• Responsible for approvals and reviews relating to Finance

Differentiators for this specific role

Budgeting, Forecasting and Target setting

• Assists with the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the P&L / Service Area
• Assists with setting targets for P&Ls, including productivity and revenue targets down to partner, staff and project level where applicable

Financial Reporting

• Prepares monthly results reporting pack and commentary (Service Area requirements)
• Reviews and analyses monthly results before sending to Finance Manager for final sign off
• Reviews the balance sheet and income statement for the Service Area  
• Review and sign off balance sheet recon for the Service Area
• Reports performance against KPIs and North Stars

Strategic analyses and driving target achievement

• Analyses performance and efficiency
• Supports Service Areas with regards to managing working capital
• Interrogates working capital and revenue before and after EM rollover
• Assists with the implementation of cost reduction plans in the Service Area
• Analyses utilisation and productivity

Assisting with the transactional oversight, including but not limited to:

• Assisting in leading the Project Services and General Accounting team (resources dedicated to the service line) to ensure accurate processing and reporting 
• Assisting in building and managing a high performing Project Services and General Accounting team by providing leadership, role clarity, governance guidelines, training and career development
• Assisting in developing an effective Project Services and General Accounting framework, including appropriate policies, processes and procedures; oversee the enforcement in order to establish practice that ensures accountable management of resources
• Identifies and mitigates risks to protect Deloitte from potential losses relating to incorrect capturing to the general ledger
• Identifies methods to update, simplify and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the end-to-end client experience through technology and/or process solutions relating to Project Services and General Accounting
• Assist with monitoring performance against objectives to ensure that teams’ KPIs are achieved
• Assists in leading the achievement of SLAs and monitoring SLA compliance relating to Project Services and General Accounting
• Leads in maintaining, amending and communication of general ledger policies and procedures
• Monitors performance against objectives to ensure that the Project Services and General Accounting teams’ KPIs are achieved

Approvals, Reviews and Requests & Controls

• Reviews and approves journals (including manual journals to project codes)
• Reviews the pricing of contracts and projects
• Supports reviews of payroll for the Service Areas
• Approves credit notes
• Approves purchase requests/orders
• Approves general journals to Service Area cost centers
• Reviews and approves payroll report
• Reviews revenue monthly
•  Requests accruals and provisions to be raised
• Requests new or updates to cost/profit centers and chart of accounts
• Reviews project spend monthly
• Implements internal controls where applicable
• Drives financial disciplines in project accounting

Petty Cash (where applicable)

• Manages petty cash float

Debtors

• Reviews debtors monthly
• Assists with escalated debt collection

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Impact

• Supports leadership in the delivery of services to clients in line with the defined strategic objectives:

→ Provides support to management in the implementation of change initiatives

→ Works with team to complete work by set deadlines advising manager of any issues prior to deadlines

• Develops relationships with peer group at client to understand their business
• Raises effective solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Independently delivers quality work within area of expertise, within deadlines
• Provides client/s with sound professional advice and support on issues arising within area of expertise without reference to superior
• Applies solutions to technical issues that arise within area of expertise, with minimal input from management
• Proactively researches latest thought leadership within area of expertise and share with team as input to improved delivery to clients
• Communicates regularly with both line manager and client to meet deliverable expectations in specific area of expertise

Operational Effectiveness

• Proactively identifies technical problems that arise that may affect delivery and propose resolutions to address these
• Independently delivers on designated tasks within area of expertise
• Provides line manager with detailed reporting on status of deliverables on a regular basis
• Manages risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies and processes
• Reviews own work prior to submission to ensure quality and provide guidance to junior team members on quality standards

Development/Growth of Team

• Shares expertise and knowledge with team members
• Actively works to address development areas identified
• Coaches / mentors junior team members of the team
• May act as counsellor to junior staff within Finance

Budgets / Profitability

• Effective use of time, equipment and resources

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree (Hons in Finance / Accounting)

Minimum Experience

• 4 years in finance

Desired Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting

Desired Experience

• 5 years in finance

Technical competencies

• Sound technical knowledge in specific functional area
• Effective client interaction, analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting of presentations and reports for review
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Basic financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioral Competencies

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Desire to develop self
• Client delivery focus
• Adaptable
• Focus on quality and awareness of risk
• Problem solving ability
• Displays business acumen

Note:

The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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.