Senior Manager, Audit Quality & Risk (AQR)

• Responsible for thought leadership, consultations with the audit practice and clients as well as the development of managers in Audit Technical.
• Provides deep technical and specialized support to audit engagement teams in order to ensure that professional standards & legislations are complied with, risks are mitigated and quality audits are conducted.
• Provide audit technical support and focused interventions to the public audit practice in Deloitte Africa by way of formal and informal consultations to support high quality audits. 
• Supports the implementation of strategy of the AQR Business Area in relation to technical audit expertise 
• Implements the strategy within area of responsibility by conforming to plans set by leadership in all engagements / projects. 
• Proactively support the Quality & Risk office on addressing and responding to emerging audit technical & regulatory issues. 
• Oversees WIP on projects / engagements and ensures billings are timeously done and collections followed up. 
• Conducts effective research and understands the business rationale of a transaction in order to have an informed view which identifies the potential issues, solutions and impact on the client. 
• Identify issues and potential impact of accounting standards on the industry group and decides how best to communicate these to the industry.  Prepare and present specific topics for the industry group. 
• Provide coaching to engagement partners and teams to improve the quality of the audit file.
• Ensure effective team delivery in projects and workflow by providing coaching to that is constructive, insightful, focused on strengths & development areas & empowers the manager to play a pivotal role in the team.
• Supports regulatory, compliance and legal matters, where relevant from an audit technical perspective.

• Have a Bachelor’s degree/Higher National Diploma in Accounting or any discipline with a minimum of Second Class Upper/Upper Credit.
• Have a minimum of five (5) O'level credits (including Mathematics and English Language) in one sitting.
• A post-graduate/master’s degree (relevant to Service Area / Business Management, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of in-depth audit technical and/ or regulatory advisory and/or audit support experience.

Leadership / Behavioural 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.  
• Competitive Edge - Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement. 
• Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities. 

• Inspirational Leadership - Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others. 

 How you’ll grow

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’s 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. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

 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.  https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.

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.