Internal Client Services - QIRR Independence Manager

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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.

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.

This role will be responsible for providing critical support to the firm and its practitioners in respect of all firm independence related matters through:

• Project managing practice reviews, quality reviews, member firm standards as required both internally and by regulators
• Policy drafting, reviewing and maintenance.
• Report writing in relation to response to any internal / external review.
• Liaison with various stakeholders, both in the team and with other leaders / monitoring teams.
• Roll-out of client and engagement acceptance independence monitoring program
• Review and reporting of testing material • Development of new monitoring activities / updating / refine monitoring activities within the function.
• Supports the implementation of strategy of the QIRR Independence Area in relation to specific area of expertise
• Providing technical and specialized independence support to engagement teams and Service Line Risk Leaders to manage the client portfolio.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert Training, both for internal teams as well as to other Service lines.
• Roll-out of new independence requirements to the Firm.
• Develop, update, and maintain systems, templates and processes and manuals.
• Liaising with various service lines and independence teams across Deloitte Africa.
• Provide reporting to DOI on a regular basis.
• Roll-out of communications with respect to subject matter areas and consultation procedures in line with the communication strategy.
• Providing guidance, monitoring and supervision of those reporting into the role.

Minimum Qualifications

CA (SA)

Desired Qualifications

Relevant business-related tertiary qualification:

• A compliance, risk, audit, or independence background
• Professional service delivery
• Understanding of a regulatory environment and ability to interpret and apply technical rules in a practical way.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years working experience (at least 2 years in a manager role)
• Knowledge of the applicable regulatory bodies (IESBA/IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.) applicable to the audit environment. Knowledge of relevant South Africa Companies Act requirements affecting an audit environment. (Section 90(2)).

Desired Experience

• 3 years in a manager role
• Knowledge of risk and independence aspects affecting the audit environment would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant Deloitte Policy Manuals on Independence would be an advantage (if you are a Deloitte internal candidate)
• Hands-on independence experience and a good understanding of independence in a professional services environment and the application of Independence management methodologies would be an advantage.

Technical Capabilities

• High computer literacy, with solid working experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word Power Point, TEAMS; SharePoint and advanced Excel would be an advantage). • Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills and an excellent proficiency in English – written & oral.
• Able to conduct meetings and workshops and deliver presentations skilfully.
• Delivery- and action-focused, and persistence and perseverance in driving issues to resolution.
• Good understanding of the principles of risk management and the ability to develop and present risk views with appropriate mitigation strategies.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent time management skills; ability to work on multiple simultaneous activities, apply prioritisation, and negotiate deadlines.
• Self-motivated, high-energy levels, enthusiastic, committed, dynamic and driven.
• Mature attitude with the ability to apply sound judgement to matters.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to completion; good follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and results-driven environment, and an ability to work under pressure, coupled with strong conflict management and negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in a highly motivated and dynamic team.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others

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.

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.

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