Controls Internal Audit - Senior Manager (Various Industries) at Deloitte

Job Description

• Critical to the success of the Senior Manager role will will be to drive business development initiatives by enhancing our business capacity and capabilities, directly supporting our efforts to win new business. Supports service line and business area leadership in the implementation of strategic plans through the effective management of team/s. Build high performing teams to deliver in client engagements. Translate broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals.  Apply deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Impact

• Support the implementation of strategy of the Service Line and Business Area in relation to specific area of expertise
• Implement the strategy within area of responsibility by conforming to plans set by leadership in all engagements / projects including:
• Revenue targets
• Talent management
• Communication to teams
• Tracking of plans in engagements / projects
• Actively identify sales opportunities in broader market
• Contribute to preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations
• Participate in sales presentations and client negotiation teams for new and retained business
• Grow market network with key players and build long-term relationships
• Build relationships across Deloitte service lines for cross-selling opportunities and combined engagement pursuits
• Identify innovative solutions on projects / engagements to enhance / renew service offerings to client
• Drive own client portfolio and profitable book of business (depending on SL/BU)

Budgets / Profitability

• Resource engagement teams with suitable talent, balancing correct levels and numbers and recruiting as necessary
• Manage margins effectively through accurate budgeting, pricing and profitability management on engagements
• Monitor that time and expenses to engagements are recorded and submitted weekly
• Oversee WIP on projects / engagements and ensure billings are timeously done and collections followed up
• (May) negotiate pricing for engagements to ensure profitability whilst maintaining client interests

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• CA(SA)

Desired Qualifications

• CA(SA)
• Certified Internal Auditor

Minimum Experience

• 10 - 12+ years relevant experience in an auditing/finance/control’s role 
• Previous Big 4 experience 
• Previous experience in a client facing role; with 5 years in a management role managing audit teams or complex engagements

Desired Experience

• Ability to lead risk-based audits end-to-end
• Engage at executive/board level
• Good understanding of banking and/or insurance regulatory environment
• Experience in internal audit or controls related roles
• Out of the box strategic thinker who is able to execute once off strategic projects for clients
• Developing strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders and driving business development