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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 business acumen, and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Internal Client Services.

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Main Purpose of Job

An exciting opportunity exists to become part of the Central Independence team. We are looking for a detail-focused individual with strong multi-tasking skills and who wants to be part of a dynamic team. This position will provide a great opportunity to play a vital role in enabling Deloitte to serve its clients whilst protecting our reputation and brand.

This role will be responsible for providing critical support to the firm through the monitoring and assistance of Global Independence Monitoring System (GIMS) accounts, ensuring that the GIMS service centre functions are being performed accurately and effectively, which assists professional staff to track investment portfolios, to ensure compliance with the firm’s independence requirements:

• Timeliness and accuracy of performing GIMS Reviews.
• Accuracy of and timeliness of updating information for GIMS users and immediate family members.
• Accuracy and completeness of uploading user added holdings and subsequently uploading supporting documentation.
• Provide assistance to GIMS users timeously and accurately.
• Where possible breaches are identified - timeously escalation to appropriate team.
• Assistance with action items on a user’s dashboard and provide accurate and timeous assistance.
• Timeously follow-up and escalation for individuals who did not make deadlines.
• Accurate and timeous enrolments of users to GIMS

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7)

Minimum Experience

• One to Two years' work experience
• Basic understanding of independence aspects affecting the audit environment.
• General knowledge of the applicable regulatory bodies (IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.)
• General knowledge / understanding of ISIN numbers, Listing Symbols, Collective Investment Funds, Asset Managers, Subsidiaries, Associates, Securities Accounts, Bonds, Structures Products, Notes, Exchange Traded Funds etc. and Corporate Group Structures.
• Knowledge of relevant Deloitte Policy Manuals on Independence would be an advantage, (if you are a Deloitte internal candidate).

Desired Experience

• 2 years’ work experience within similar function
• Display a general level of understanding Deloitte Policy Manual 1420 on Independence, especially relating to Financial Interest and the Global Independence Monitoring System (GIMS) / IESBA Code of Ethics with respect to Financial Interests.

Technical Competencies

• Basic technical knowledge in specific functional area
• Basic skills in analysis and report writing
• Experience in drafting of professional presentations and reports for review
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Basic financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural 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
• Basic business acumen

Talent Standards: 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

Professional Capabilities
Knows the business and industry -Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practices
Manages to results -Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realization of common goals
Manages and executes projects -Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of work
Solves problems -Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment
Manages quality and risk -Understands and applies quality assurance and risk management procedures in all areas of work performed
Manages change and ambiguity -Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity

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.