Assurance - Audit Chief of Staff at Deloitte

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

Champion leadership in the implementation of strategy, provide support to leadership within the business and building of strong relationships across serviced business areas.

Qualification

• Minimum Qualifications - Honours Degree
• Desired Qualifications - Postgraduate qualification (relevant to Service Area / Business Management, etc.). Preferably Honours B.Com Accounting
• Minimum 10 years’ working experience.
• Preferably Registered CA(SA)
• Desired - 3 years at managerial level

What you’ll do / Specialized Competencies

• Supports the Business Unit Leader (and MANCO as and when required) in planning, directing, managing and coordinating day-to-day business activities, and strategy related projects
• Maintains the Strategic Plan, organise and arrange strategy sessions, ad-hoc analysis and decision support.
• Prepares agendas, briefings, and preparation materials for meetings, appointments, and events;
• Partner and BUL report back & roadshows, various, business speeches & presentations
• Executive project oversight: Acts on the authority of the BUL to oversee and manage strategic projects
• Leads and executes change projects aimed at creating a common purpose and behavior across the Business Unit
• Coordinates with external event organizers with logistics, and communicate needs on behalf of the BUL
• Conducting internet research to keep up to date on things that are important to the Business
• Interacting with the Global office, local and Africa wide committees, and other constituencies on behalf of the Business Unit Leader

Key Performance areas

• Strategic Impact
• Contributes to input on strategy for Service Area based on area of expertise
• Leads implementation of strategy plans agreed by leadership of own Service Area and client Service Area/s including:
• Development of content for identified change initiatives and drive implementation of these
• Setting of implementation plans with team/s including timelines, actions and measures for success
• Delegation to skilled subordinates to deliver
• Defined communication process to leadership and team members
• Timely and detailed reporting on status of implementation to leadership
• Provides significant support to leadership in communication and implementation of the Firm's strategic objectives
• Understands the EXCO mandate to Service Area and communicates this clearly to team/s
• Builds strong professional relationships across delegated service line/s to understand business needs in area of responsibility
• Establishes and maintains external business relationships within area of expertise to collaborate on, understand and share best practice
• Based on expertise and experience, advises and supports Service Line leadership in identification and implementation of innovative solutions to issues arising within area of expertise
• Client Impact: External / Internal
• Oversees delivery of specific area of expertise to Service Line/s on a national basis
• Provides expert professional input on strategic and complex issues related to area of expertise
• Forms appropriate judgements based on careful analysis to make sound business decisions on issues
• Contributes to thought leadership initiatives and shares knowledge and expertise with client, Service Area, colleagues and teams
• Holds regular meetings with teams to communicate Service Line / Area feedback on delivery and functional requirements
• Operational Effectiveness
• Monitors delivery by teams against client expectations
• Gives direction and support to teams on client requirements and team achievements
• Keeps Service Line /Area leadership teams updated on status of all projects within area of responsibility
• Manages complex risk issues within sphere of responsibility ensuring issues are rectified as soon as possible
• Demonstrates Deloitte value of exceptional service to internal clients through personal example, growing the firm’s brand and talent development
• Development/Growth of Team
• Identifies, recruits, mentors and develops Service Area team members.
• Acts as counsellor to manager level staff within Service Line, ensuring effective coaching and guidance in development and career growth
• Develops effective relationships with key talent in Service Area and ensures they are well supported in their career growth
• Maintains robust succession plan for all senior/critical resource, depending on the profile / need expertise
• Empowers managers through effective delegation
• Provides consistent recognition and encouragement to teams and leads by example
• Demonstrates commitment to transformation agenda of the firm
• Budgets / Profitability
• Provides annual budget input for area of responsibility for approval and integration into Service Area budget
• Manages costs for designated area and ensures time and expenses are submitted weekly

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. In addition to living our purpose, Managers across our organization:

• Develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Deliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte; align people to objectives and set priorities and direction

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction
• Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Competitive Edge - Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement
• Inspirational Leadership- Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
• Excellent report writing skills
• Solid financial knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Exceptional business acumen