Main Purpose of Job
To support the Audit Engagement Partner with the management and execution of a seamless, high quality audit and in the delivery of audit services to a client on a delegated engagement. Focus on the management and delivery of client engagements, as well as sales and practise development. Develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client services.
Key Performance Criteria
- Implements the strategy within area of responsibility by conforming to plans set by leadership in all engagements / projects including:
o Revenue targets
o Talent management
o Communication to teams
o Tracking of plans in engagements / projects
- Management and control of administration in relation to client portfolio and, including management of resources, project budgets, costs billing and collections from clients.
- Identifies innovative solutions on projects / engagements to enhance / renew service offerings to client.
- Grows market network with key players and builds long-term relationships
- Builds relationships across Deloitte service lines for cross-selling. opportunities and combined engagement pursuits Identify winning business opportunities at clients and potential client.
- Mentors and develops team members and counselees on an ongoing basis
- Empowers team through appropriate delegation of work.
- Develops close working relationships with key talent to optimize performance and support growth, development, retention.
- Supports inconsistent, poor performance through firm’s processes
- Maintains dynamic succession and development plans for every critical resource, depending on the profile / need expertise.
- Maintains own development and knowledge in specialized area and business.
- Demonstrates commitment to transformation agenda of the firm.
- Provides consistent recognition and encouragement to teams and leads by example.
- Compliance with the PAAB's requirements in regard to the evaluation and assessment of audit trainees and the PAAB Training Program, thereby supporting the continued accreditation of the Training Office and quality training experience for the trainees.
- Integrates deep insight into stakeholders’ needs with audit and risk advisory expertise to deliver complex engagements.
- Gains understanding of the entity and its environment, including the entity’s internal control.
- Be compliant with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm's quality control procedures.
Academic Qualifications and Experience Required
- Qualified CA/ ACCA;
- 7 years work experience, of which preferably 5 years in a client facing role and 3 of these in a management role;
- Knowledge and understanding of Deloitte audit methodology and engagement management systems (EMS) would be advantageous;
- Strong financial accounting/management experience;
- Excellent business knowledge;
- Ability to “see the bigger picture” – see how Deloitte and the Business Unit service lines can be used by client;
- Business development experience;
- Well-developed computer skills;
- Up-to-date knowledge with current practice legislation;
- Experience in other services would be an added advantage; and
- Experience with group audits would be a distinct advantage.
Behavioural Competencies Required:
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Sound mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others;
- Strong client delivery focus;
- Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease;
- Focus on quality and risk; and
- Sound problem solving ability.
Technical Competencies Required:
- Expertise in field with excellent industry and business knowledge
- Strong business acumen
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Sales and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage and execute projects
- Demonstrated execution of complex projects to profitable outcomes
- Skilled in drafting and presenting client proposals
- Excellent report writing skills
- Good financial knowledge
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