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 while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. 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
Deloitte’s Audit service offering utilizes a comprehensive methodology designed to bring our extensive professional and technical resources to audit engagements in an efficient, and cost-effective manner. In our audit process, we combine a rigorous risk and needs analysis, diagnostic processes, and a client service assessment structured to provide our clients with a superior audit clearly focused on them.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Audit team as an Audit Manager – Public Sector and Government (PSG). This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.
Job Description
Main purpose of the job
The holder of this position will ensure that all audit assignments in Public Sector and Government Service Line are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.
What you will do
Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagements and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables;
Manage work in progress on engagements and ensures billings are timeously done and collections followed up;
Leverage a deep understanding of audit services and stakeholder needs to deliver high quality engagements;
Manage engagement budgets through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management;
Perform risk assessment procedures to provide a basis for the identification and assessments of risk of material misstatement;
Assist in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations on request; and
Generate innovative solutions on projects / engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance / renew service offerings to clients.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
A recognized accounting qualification such CPA/ACCA or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards.
At least 5 years’ experience post-qualification with an internationally recognised Auditing Firm.
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Additional Information
Key Performance Areas
Strategic Impact – Supports the Partner 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.
Stakeholder Focus – Leverages a deep understanding of audit and risk advisory services and stakeholder needs to deliver high quality engagements.
Tools, guidance and methodology – Delivers high-quality audits via a number of enablers.
Project plans – Develops and manages project plans as a critical component to executing high quality audits.
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.
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
Sound problem solving ability.
Technical Competencies
Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
Experience in developing and presenting client proposals.
Excellent report writing skills.
Sound business acumen.
Good negotiation skills.
Focus on quality and risk.
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 – Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.
Influence – Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.
Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.
Strategic direction – Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.
Talent development – Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.
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 differences, 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.
Recruiter Tips
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do research to know some background about our firm and the business area you are applying to.
Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.
go to method of application »
Apply via :
jobs.smartrecruiters.com
