West Africa Audit & Assurance- Chief of Staff at Deloitte

We provide Audit and Accounting advisory services to several major companies across all industries in West Africa. Our clients include some of the largest companies in the banking, insurance, asset management and securities sectors. Our Audit & Assurance professionals provide independent financial statement and internal control audit services, in accordance with the latest professional standards and with a focus on quality. 

Job Description

The role of the Chief of Staff is both strategic and operational. S/he will:

• Manage strategic and operational activities within the broader Africa practice and also in the region of location in West Africa
• Work with the West Africa Audit Leader and other Business Unit Leaders/Partners across the Region to actively monitor Africa strategic aspirations
• Interact and build relationships/links with Global teams and support systems
• Be a point of contact to the Office of the West Africa Audit Leader for the business
• Coordinate selected business activities required of the West Africa Audit Leader
• Prepare presentation materials for meetings and events
• Have a strategic mindset and ability to handle and manage complex operations across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Possess the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with highly confidential information and act as a liaison between the West Africa Audit Leaders/Partner and other constituencies, both internal and external.
• Be able to work effectively in a fast paced and project-driven environment with constantly changing demands. S/he will require energy, excellent engagement skills and a passion for the growing Deloitte Audit & Assurance practice

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s degree/Higher National Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of second class lower/Lower credit.
• Have a minimum of five (5) O'level credits (including Mathematics and English Language) in one sitting.
• A post-graduate/master’s degree in any business course will be an added advantage.
• Project management qualifications/experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in professional services environment and/or in similar capacities, including demonstrated experience of finance management, budget execution, etc. and other complex tasks
• Highest level of integrity, confidentiality, self-awareness, and a desire to excel. 
• Good facilitation, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Possess excellent inter-personal relations.
• Entrepreneurial, business acumen, data analysis, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.

Additional Information

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our and values and puts these into practice in their professional lives.
• Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
• Performance drive - Seek opportunities to drive self, teams with others to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.
• Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others and acts as a strong brand ambassador.