Actuarial and Analytics Solutions (A&AS): CA (SA) / Analytics Manager at Deloitte

Job Description
About the Job:

Job responsibilities will vary by project.  Examples of responsibilities include:

• Working with Big Data to interrogate and support financial transactions
• Leveraging data management, data analytics and financial reporting skills to deliver on Revenue Assurance objectives for both consulting and audit clients
• Using the power of automation to continuously validate full population transactional activity to meet engagement specific objectives
• Developing end-to-end analytical solutions for clients from various industries
• The collection of data from clients in various formats (i.e. data mining)
• Delivering predictive modelling solutions using Generalised Linear modelling, Time Series Forecasting methods, Price Optimisation and Customer Analytics
• Performance of quality checks at every step of the modelling procedure to ensure robustness of the solution to be delivered
• Post-modelling documentation and assistance in the implementation of the model on the client’s systems
• The manipulation and analysis of data to provide the client with business information that assists them in fulfilment of their strategic objectives
• The identification of meaningful patterns, trends, and relationships in data and explanation of these findings to people with varying backgrounds
• The development of interactive user forms and reporting dashboards
• The determination of recommendations for improving data integrity issues
• The development of business rules to support risk-based analysis and/or risk-based modelling
• Contribution to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel
• Understanding the engagement as it relates to client's business
• Contribution to engagement planning and ensuring that deliverables meet work plan objectives and quality standards
•  Recognition and communication of opportunities to sell "add-on" work
• Local and international travel (potential)

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Required:

• CA (SA) essential
• Postgraduate degree in a related analytics field would be an added advantage
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Programming experience would be an added advantage (SAS, VBA, SQL, C# or similar)

Preferred Skills:

• Analytical mind and excellent problem-solving skills
• Good data mining and documentation skills
• Good command over statistical methods and econometrics
• Awareness of the necessity of quality checks and controls
• Ability to delve into detail while maintaining a broader business perspective on issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills, specifically the ability to effectively communicate with clients and Deloitte teams across the globe
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires balancing competing priorities
• The initiative to recommend new, innovative and effective approaches to existing business frameworks and/or solutions
• Data analysis and mining experience using SAS and/or SQL would be an added advantage

Additional Information
Leadership Capabilities:

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

Technical Competencies:

• Understanding of the audit and advisory businesses, and their interaction with wider firm locally and globally, strategy and challenges
• Notable experience on providing Strategic Insights to Partners
• Project management experience
• 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 with all levels of staff & leadership
• 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

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.