Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Grant Thornton South Africa

Job Purpose:

• To deliver quality service to stakeholders, live the values of SNG Grant Thornton (SNG GT) and align outcomes with the overall strategic objectives of SNG GT. As the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of SNG Grant Thornton, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the company. Working closely with the executive team, you will provide strategic leadership, drive operational efficiencies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services to our clients. The COO will play a crucial role in managing operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence within the company.

FORMAL MINIMUM EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Master’s degree is preferred
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a COO or in a similar operations-focused position within the professional services industry.
• Business Proposal experience
• Business Development Skills
• Relevant Performance Management experience
• Integrated and industry knowledge imperative
• Organizational skills to delegate and receive appropriate feedback

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Industry knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of the Assurance, Tax, and Advisory services sector in South Africa, including industry regulations and trends.
• General knowledge of Balanced Scorecards as a tool to measure performance
• Sound communication skills across all levels
• Leading and managing change initiatives
• Proactive and forward planning
• Be solution-driven
• Sound business model implementation
• Managing and providing coaching and mentoring for staff
• Organizational skills to delegate and ensure feedback
• Manage financial component of people
• Sound business model implementation
• Act autonomously where necessary
• Take responsibility for actions
• Sound business model implementation
• Live values of SNG GT

Closing Date 19 July 2023