Manager at Grant Thornton South Africa

Job description

Job specification

• Project management including managing multiple deadlines, productivity, liaising with clients and project supervisors,  etc
• Conduct research – relevant topics- converting into thought leadership, articles, opinion pieces
• Conduct field work – transcribing interview notes, compiling spreadsheets, auditing non- financial data, obtaining and reviewing documentation, engaging with clients, converting research into deliverables, etc
• Write reports to a high standard
• Execute appropriate strategies as part of projects as applicable
• Conduct presentations
• Development and maintenance of positive relationships with clients
• Engage in relevant marketing activities
• Network at conferences, functions etc
• Admin duties as required

Skills and experience required

• Relevant undergraduate/honours degree i.e. Climate Change Finance, Environmental Economics, Environmental Management, Chemical Engineering, Social Science

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel (advanced)

• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience in providing assurance on non- financial information using ISAE 3000 and/ or ISAE 3410 is a must and will be required to demonstrate such

• Ability to engage at all levels, both verbally and in writing

• Strong thinking skills –analytical, big picture, creative, realistic, possibility, detailed, focused

• Accounting and financial knowledge – able to read, understand and make recommendations based on financial information or environmental knowledge- practical knowledge or experience in dealing with environmental and social issues and challenges

• Economic knowledge an advantage

• Good project management skills

• Good manager of self

• Interpersonal skills, able to develop lasting relationships with people

• Keen awareness of the macro economic climate in South Africa

• 3 to 5 years working experience

Personal attributes

• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Professional at all times
• Friendly and helpful
• Proactive
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with a strong will to succeed
• Passion for consulting
• Comfortable with presentations/ facilitation
• Able to manage time effectively

Office hours

• 08:00-17:00
• There will be occasions where the incumbent would need to work overtime
• Some local travel will be required