Specialist Manager – QRM at Deloitte

About the job

• Support the Assurance Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Assurance Service Line Quality & Risk Representatives in promoting quality and managing risk in the Africa member firm and work together with the Africa A&A Quality & Risk Capability Leaders in leading assurance and advisory quality & risk-related activities in coordination with Africa A&A Quality & Risk leadership, strategy and initiatives.
• Specialist in delivering the key components of strategic plan for Assurance Quality & Risk. This role is to ensure the successful performance of the team, focusing on reviewing and ensuring high quality, be effective at operational line management and contribute to continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Support the Assurance Quality & Risk Management (QRM) Lead and Assurance Service Line Quality & Risk Representatives in promoting quality and managing risk in the Africa member firm and work together with the Africa A&A Quality & Risk Capability Leaders in leading assurance and advisory quality & risk-related activities in coordination with Africa A&A Quality & Risk leadership, strategy and initiatives.
• Specialist in delivering the key components of strategic plan for Assurance Quality & Risk. This role is to ensure the successful performance of your team, focusing on reviewing and ensuring high quality, be effective at operational line management and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor or CA (SA).
• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) qualification will be advantageous.
• +6 years working experience (including articles) with a minimum of 3 years’ client and risk management experience in an audit and advisory firm.

Desired experience

• Strong background in risk management - identify, assess, and make recommendations that will manage and mitigate the quality and related risks in the Assurance Business.
• Project and team management skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Preparation of reporting decks.
• Stakeholder management.
• Preparation of training material and delivery of training.

Additional Information

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge.
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing and regulatory professional standards.
• 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

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

Leadership Standards: Manager 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.