Jobs 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

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Audit

• To plan, execute and finalise all assignments.

Staff development

• To ensure that all staff is productive, meet their development and competency needs and are assessed.

Financial

• To ensure growth of the business and financial viability of the firm.

 Ad - hoc

• To assist in the day to day operations of the firm

Job Description

• Ensure prompt reporting and that all deadlines are being achieved.
• Review the allocation of audits to members of staff ensuring that they understand their duties.
• Review composition of audit teams.
• Complete the relevant sections of the PR’s for all team members and discuss reports with them.
• Complete manager’s performance evaluation and discuss with the engagement partner.
• Mentoring of staff.
• Identify client needs requiring additional services and bring these to the attention of the engagement director.
• Billing and collection of invoices with respect to your portfolio.
• Review and approve all leave applications of your mentees
• Assist with marketing projects e.g. graduate recruitment, other marketing initiatives

Qualifications

• CA(SA)

Experience

• 3-6 year experience post articles

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Job Purpose:
The purpose of this job is to serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, administering contracts and help to resolve work-related problems. The Talent Acquisition Consultant will assist the HR Department to:

• Execute operational requirements of the business.
• Recruit and select experienced staff for SNG and its clients.
• Manage disciplinary and industrial relations issues, including investigations.
• Give support and guidance to business unit leaders regarding recruitment, selection and appointments.
• Also assist business with Human Resources Generalist functions, i.e. performance, grading, learning and development, and other HR related duties.

Minimum Qualification:

• 3 year National Diploma/Degree in HR or related qualifications
• Very strong in team leadership/team player
• Good knowledge of IR processes
• Additional training in Managing disciplinary hearings, Conflict management, Performance management, Rewards and benefits advantageous.
• Willing to travel as and when required

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years of experience in Human Resources
• 4 years sound experience in performance and IR at a corporate level
• Excellent skill in relationship building
• Understanding of applicable Legislations, i.e. LRA, EEA, BCEA, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Presentation skills experience at all levels

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Job Purpose

• To provide strategic and tactical leadership and direction for IT Infrastructure & Operations

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Strategic and Tactical Direction:
• Infrastructure Lifecyle Roadmaps
• Trends in Information and Communication Technology
• Process Automation and Innovation
• Cloud computing

Operations:

• Ensure stable and robust IT infrastructure operations (availability & performance)
• Plan, coordinate and execute installations, moves, additions and changes to IT infrastructure
• Increase efficiency & End user support

Budgeting / Financial / Commercial:

• Input to overall IT Budget
• Vendor Management
• Recommend budget for projects and services

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure security of our information assets.
• Manage and maintain clean cyber hygiene
• Enforce IT group governance policies

Communication:

• Communication to End-users and Stakeholders (verbal & written)
• Service Level Reporting

Qualification

• NQF Level 6 or higher

Experience 

• Minimum of 8 years

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Job Purpose:

• Management and delivery of integrated IT audits (ITGC’s, ACR’s, Interface audits, Cyber Security aspects) across a diverse client base.
• Assisting and reporting to the specialist senior manager and/or directors of these jobs.
• Ensuring that the firm’s policies and values are adhered to.
• Managing project time and costs to avoid overruns and timely billing.
• Managing the audit engagement team for these clients.
• Providing on-the-job training and performing engagement reviews.
• Preparing and submitting proposals and related submissions.
• Mentoring a team of personnel within Digitech Assurance.

Job Description:

• Assist with risk identification and audit planning of IT areas applicable to client operations.
• Undertake project planning, execution, and management of Information technology audits such as – IT General Controls, IT Applications Controls, Data Analytics, ERPs, and occasionally IT security reviews etc.
• Perform security configurations reviews on network devices (firewalls, routers, and switches, IDS /IPS etc.), databases (Oracle, SQL, Sybase, Informix etc.) and operating systems (windows, Unix, Linux etc.)
• Assess and assemble resources as necessary for audits of clients.
• Assist in ensuring that audits are undertaken in an integrated fashion with other auditors on the assignment.
• Perform system descriptions documentation.
• Perform the risk and control identification.
• Prepare audit planning memorandum, audit programs, and undertake execution.
• Prepare, issue and present reports to management.
• Train and develop junior staff members on IT/security audits.
• Facilitate engagements pertaining to specialized audit or technical areas within area of responsibility and ensure that all the relevant internal and external stakeholders are involved.
• General project administration and file management.
• Ensure the audit plan is executed on time and per approved timelines.
• Ensure all IT work is delivered with the right quality.

Qualification:

• B Com, B BSc degree / BTech in IT or an equivalent qualification.
• CISA, CGEIT, CISM, CIPP, CRISC, CISSP or CA (SA) professional qual– possession of any of these qualifications will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 7 or more years of working experience in IT Auditing across all disciplines.
• Risk Management experience

Other Skills: 

• Exposure to ERP systems, Cybersecurity skills and Data analytics will be an advantage.