Manager, Risk & Independence (West Africa) at Deloitte

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be based in the West Africa region. 

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

• Assistance on market specific independence consultations.
• Assistance on market specific matters pertaining to investment structure and investment products.
• Project managing practice reviews, quality reviews, member firm standards as required both internally and by regulators
• Report writing in relation to response to any internal / external reviews.
• Liaison with various stakeholders, both in the team and with other leaders / monitoring teams.
• 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. · Assistance with roll-out of new independence requirements to the Firm and specific market.
• Develop, update, and maintain systems, templates and processes and manuals. · Assist with liaising with various service lines and independence teams across Deloitte Africa.
• Provide reporting to DOI on a regular basis.
• Assist with 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 Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• CA (SA) or equivalent
• 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 Companies Act requirements affecting an audit environment.

Desired Experience

• 3 years in a manager role
• Display a general level of understanding of Deloitte Policy Manual 1420 on Independence (if you are a Deloitte internal candidate). and IESBA Code of Ethics. · 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 and Word; 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

• 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
• Ability to interact with staff on all levels