Internal Client Services- Manager – QIRR Independence: Monitoring and Regulatory at Deloitte

Job Description

Main Purpose of Job

• An exciting opportunity exists for a manager to become part of the Central Independence team. We are looking for a solution- and process-focused individual with strong multi-tasking skills and who wants to be part of a dynamic team. This position will provide a great opportunity to play a vital role in enabling Deloitte to serve its clients whilst managing risk, protecting our reputation and brand.

This role will be responsible for supporting the Firm’s System of Quality management insofar it relates to Independence, prepare, and respond to Regulatory inspections, development and monitoring of remediation plans and provide support the business to perform required monitoring through:

• Monitoring execution of Systems of Quality management and ensuring compliance with all aspects
• Project managing practice reviews, quality reviews, member firm standards as required both internally and by regulators
• Policy drafting, reviewing and maintenance.
• Roll-out of client and engagement acceptance independence monitoring program
• Review and reporting of testing material
• Development of new monitoring activities / updating / refine monitoring activities within the function.
• Report writing in relation to response to any internal / external review.
• Liaison with various stakeholders, both in the team and with other leaders / monitoring teams.

Qualifications

Relevant business-related tertiary qualification:

• A compliance, risk, audit, or independence background
• Professional service delivery
• Understanding of a regulatory environment and ability to interpret and apply technical rules in a practical way.

Minimum Experience

• 4 years working experience (at least 1 year in a manager role)
• Knowledge of the applicable regulatory bodies (IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.) applicable to the audit environment.
• Proven project management skills

Desired Experience

• 2 years in a manager role
• Knowledge of risk and independence aspects affecting the audit environment would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant Deloitte Policy Manuals on Independence would be an advantage (if you are a Deloitte internal candidate)
• Hands-on independence experience and a good understanding of independence in a professional services environment and the application of Independence management methodologies would be an advantage.
• 2 years’ experience in successful project management.

Additional Information

Technical Competencies

• High computer literacy, with solid working experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word; advanced Excel would be an advantage).
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills and an excellent proficiency in English – written & oral.
• Able to conduct meetings and workshops and deliver presentations skilfully.
• Delivery- and action-focused, and persistence and perseverance in driving issues to resolution.
• Good understanding of the principles of risk management and the ability to develop and present risk views with appropriate mitigation strategies.

Behavioural Competencies 

• Excellent time management skills; ability to work on multiple simultaneous activities, apply prioritisation, and negotiate deadlines.
• Self-motivated, high-energy levels, enthusiastic, committed, dynamic and driven.
• Mature attitude with the ability to apply sound judgement to matters.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to completion; good follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and results-driven environment, and an ability to work under pressure, coupled with strong conflict management and negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in a highly motivated and dynamic team.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others