Senior Manager – Audit

Date Posted: Oct. 18, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

Deloitte Consulting

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will ensure that audit assignments 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 

  • Implement the strategy within own area of responsibility as set by the Firms leadership in all projects and engagements;
  • Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagements and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables;
  • Manage engagement budgets through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.
  • Leverage a deep understanding of audit and risk services and stakeholder needs to deliver high quality engagements and build long-term relationships;
  • Drive own client portfolio and profitable book of business;
  • Perform risk assessment procedures and assessments of risk of material misstatement;
  • Prepare proposals/tenders and make presentations;
  • Generate innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients; and
  • Provide coaching to audit teams that is constructive, insightful, focused on strengths & development areas and empowers the team to take this knowledge forward.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university.
  • A recognized accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/ Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent.
  • Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards.
  • At least ten (10) years relevant post-qualification experience in a client-facing role, of which 5 should be in a management role.

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.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Focus on quality and risk.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply to Deloitte Consulting via their career page using the link Careers at Deloitte

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