Independence Manager (DESC), Africa Agnostic at Deloitte

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

• Monitoring and reviewing processes within DESC and FCT (i.e. validations, updates, quality reviews and correspondence and any related matters).
• Maintaining an understanding of applicable DPM rules and definitions including materiality calculations.
• Addressing more complex queries raised by the business and Global.
• Timely reconciliation of various data sets (i.e., CRM to DESC, DESC to GIMS).
• Monitoring compliance with Global Verification timelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reporting.
• Reporting to Global Independence on required DESC confirmations.
• Supporting 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.
• Providing Subject Matter Expert Training, both for internal teams as well as to other Service lines.
• Regular collaboration with AQR.
• Roll-out of new independence requirements to the Firm.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining systems, templates and processes and manuals.
• Liaising with various service lines and independence teams across Deloitte Africa.
• Providing 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.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any related discipline with a minimum of Second-Class Lower / Lower Credit Division.

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.

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 skillfully.
• 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.