Openings at Deloitte - 9 Positions

Job Description
Main purpose of Job

• A Junior resource to join the Analytics team in delivery of service to clients/ at client premises on delegated engagements/ projects

Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience required

• Hold a relevant numerate or computer science degree
• Minimum of two to three years relevant work experience
• Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel,Word and PowerPoint)
• Experience using relevant analytics platforms (SAS, SQL, Python, Power BI)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to  interact effectively with all levels of management

What you’ll do / Specialized Competencies

• Support consultants and management in the sales process and delivery of projects
• Gain exposure to a wide range of projects, clients and industries
• Assist with analysis to determine client needs and prepare client recommendations utilising a combination of industry knowledge, tools and technology
• Demonstrate personal insight when solving business issues
• Carry out research, data collection and conduct analysis
• Compile financial models
• Carry out analytical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis and activity-based costing
• Assist with statistical (regression-based) modelling using the SAS software system
• Assist with the development of reporting dashboards
• Compile reports, marketing documentation and presentations
• Contribute to business development

Key Performance areas

Strategic Impact

• Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency
• Conducts research for engagement / project as delegated and provides meaningful analysis / output
• Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advises management
• Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Contributes to decisions by engagement team by providing fact based and pertinent recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction
• Communicates regularly with Engagement Manager and team members on status of allocated  deliverables
• Develops productive working relationships with client staff
• Informs Engagement Manager of any possible emerging engagement change issues
• Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests

Operational Effectiveness

• Understands the context and impact of own role within engagement and conducts work accordingly
• Consistently reviews and analyses accuracy and quality of own deliverables prior to submission for review by senior
• Develops awareness of risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies 
• Maintains clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status effecting their outputs

Development/Growth of Team

• Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upward and to peer
• Maintains own development and knowledge in specialised area
• Budgets / Profitability
• Submits any billing, expense claims and timesheets on time

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Job Description
Main Purpose of Job 

• Creating and maintaining Materials, Vendors and Clients Master data. Attend to daily master data related queries.

Differentiators for this specific role

Vendor Master Data:

• Updates vendor master data
• Reviews and checks all documents received from vendors
• Updates vendor codes 
• Checks rates against MSA agreements with vendors

Foreign Currency Data:

• Reviews rates if rates are updated automatically.

Reporting & other duties:

• Provides reports on master data as required
• Responds to queries relating to updates and changes to master data
• Performs regular clean-up activities to ensure master data and hierarchies are up to date
• Loads and saves master files on the firm’s master data system
• Sends regular correspondence to business to assist with accurate data and reporting
• Supports Master Data Manager with general duties as required

Governance: 

• Communicates and updates the Master Data Manager on Country/ Regional Master Data considerations 
• Attends Africa-wide SSC: Master Data team meetings and training
• Complies with standardised processes and controls implemented by the SSC  

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Impact 

• Completes a variety of standard tasks that impact delivery of the broader team in relation to the overall strategy of the service area

Budgets and Profitability

• Effectively uses time, equipment and resources  

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Performs a variety of inter-related tasks that impact on the efficient delivery of the team to the client (internal / external)
• Produces timeous and accurate work in support of the broader team’s delivery

Operational Effectiveness

• Maintains close focus on timelines and accuracy ensuring quality of delivery of the role
• Mitigates the risks that are inherent in the role through good attention to detail
• Provides reports on work status to superior
• Adapts tasks, varying in nature, to the requirements of the team / business ensuring timelines are still achieved

Development/Growth of Team

• Actively works to address identified development areas
• Assists junior staff with queries on-the-job

Qualifications
Minimum Qualification

• Matric and other professional courses in general business administration

Desired Qualification

• Diploma (Business Administration or Finance or Accounting)

Minimum Experience 

• 2 years in a business administration or Finance or Accounting role, which include experience with Microsoft Dynamics and SAP

Desired Experience

• 3 years’ experience in Business Administration role with Excel and SAP.

Additional Information
Technical Competencies

• Technical expert in specific functional area 
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations 
• Good report writing skills
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• 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
• Problem solving ability
• Good business acumen

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Job Description
Purpose of the role

• A experienced Senior Analyst to assist the Analytics team in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagements / projects.

Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience required

• BSc Computer science degree or relevant Honours Degree. 
• Minimum of three years relevant work experience.
• Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience using relevant analytics platforms (SAS, SQL, Power BI).
• Experience using Tabular Modelling, PowerPivot, Power Query and Visual Studio
• Programming / coding skills advantageous (e.g. Dax, Python)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.

Additional Information
Leadership Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.
• Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.
• Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

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Job Description
What you’ll do / Specialized Competencies

• Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships, driving business development.
• Draft project proposals and concept notes
• Manage and deliver on multiple life sciences and healthcare projects.
• Provide technical and strategic direction to the members of the team.
• Contribute towards the strategic direction of the life sciences and healthcare sector, within the A&AS business.

Technical and Professional Capabilities

• Stakeholder Focus: Leverages a deep understanding of life sciences and healthcare stakeholder needs to deliver high quality engagements.
• Integrate engagement teams and manage referred work: Collaborates effectively across Deloitte functions to deliver innovative solutions that are responsive to stakeholder needs.
• Make appropriate use of tools, guidance and methodology: Provides appropriate guidance to the team in relation to the application of tool sand methodology in delivering on projects.
• Manage project plans to optimize engagements: Proactively manages the project plan through efficient use of resources and tracking delivery of assigned tasks, guiding team members’ prioritization.
• Formulate reasonable judgements and conclusions to deliver informative and timely outputs: Uses judgement and consults appropriately when dealing with complex matters.
• Apply Ethical and Professional Standards: Understands their business security, ethical and compliance responsibilities, displaying best practice and actively encouraging appropriate behaviours of engagement teams.

Key Performance areas

• Strategic Impact and Winning Business: Contribute to building market eminence and thought leadership through delivery of designated engagement / project and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Budgets / Profitability: Manages engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management through resource utilization review.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Relevant tertiary qualification preferably in Life Sciences and Healthcare (enabling the candidate to work with complex data sets and business questions)Post graduate degree would be beneficial (not required) with strong consideration of a business related post graduate degree
• Minimum of 7 year's experience including consulting, advisory and management experience
• Proven business development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with executives.
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks within the constraints of clients’ timelines and budgets.
• Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to constructively manage and nurture a diverse team

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Job Description
Main Purpose of the role

A mid-level resource to join the A&AS Economics Advisory team in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagements / projects. 

Qualifications & Experience required

• Post graduate (masters preferred) degree in economics or econometrics
• Minimum of three to five years relevant work experience
• Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Experience using relevant econometric techniques (regression analysis, multi-sector modelling, etc.)
• Experience in Socio-Economic Impact Studies
• Experience in Cost Benefit Analyses
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management

What you’ll do / Specialized Competencies

• Support consultants and management in the sales process and delivery of projects
• Gain exposure to a wide range of projects, clients and industries
• Assist with analysis to determine client needs and prepare client recommendations utilising a combination of industry knowledge, tools and technology
• Demonstrate personal insight when solving business issues
• Conduct Socio Economic Impact studies
• Conduct Cost Benefit analyses
• Carry out research, data collection and conduct analysis
• Assist with statistical (regression-based) modelling
• Assist with the development of reporting dashboards
• Compile reports, marketing documentation and presentations
• Contribute to business development

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Job Description
Purpose of the role

A mid to senior-level experienced Senior Consultant to assist the Analytics team in delivery of services to clients.  

Key accountabilities of the role include:

Use a combination of industry knowledge, tools and technology to create solutions for client problems
Preliminary Analysis and Data Exploration

• Conduct analysis to understand client’s business, determine and prioritise client needs and identify opportunities for business enhancement
• Carry out research, data collection and conduct appropriate analysis to derive valuable insights for client needs
• Preparation and exploration of client data including statistical analyses

Data Analytics and Modelling

• Build and implement models for a variety of purposes using a wide range of tools and applications
• Assist with analytical and data science modelling for specific client requirements
• Carry out analytical and statistical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis,  business campaign investigations, activity-based costing, financial modelling etc.
• Assist with the development of BI reporting dashboards
• Automation of manual client processes

Management

• Support management in the sales process and delivery of projects
• Compile client reports, marketing documentation and presentations using Word and PowerPoint.
• Work, interact and communicate with clients
• Contribute to business development as well a suggest new service offerings
• Develop junior team members

Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Actuarial, Econometrics, Statistics, Computer Sciences (with mathematics basis) or STEM related degree. Strong Mathematical ability is essential.
• Minimum of three years relevant work experience.
• Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience using at least a minimum 1 of the following technologies (SAS/R/Python/or similar).
• Experience using relevant data tools (PowerPivot and/or Power Query and/or SQL or similar).
• Some experience in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence or Analytical Modelling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Consulting experience will be advantageous.
• Experience using Business Intelligence Platforms will be advantageous (Power BI/Tableau/QlikView/other similar).
• Cloud experience would be advantageous (Azure/AWS/GCP/Other).
• Other programming/coding skills are advantageous (e.g. Dax/VBA/Other).

Key Performance areas

Strategic Impact

• Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency
• Conducts research for engagement / project as delegated and provides meaningful analysis / output
• Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advises management
• Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed

 Client Impact: External / Internal

• Contributes to decisions by engagement team by providing fact based and pertinent recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction
• Communicates regularly with Engagement Manager and team members on status of allocated  deliverables
• Develops productive working relationships with client staff
• Informs Engagement Manager of any possible emerging engagement change issues
• Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests

Operational Effectiveness

• Understands the context and impact of own role within engagement and conducts work accordingly
• Consistently reviews and analyses accuracy and quality of own deliverables prior to submission for review by senior
• Develops awareness of risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies 
• Maintains clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status effecting their outputs

Development/Growth of Team

• Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upward and to peer
• Maintains own development and knowledge in specialised area

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Job Description
Main Purpose of Job    

• Maintains the general ledger structure, records financial transactions into the company's general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and pulls reports 
• Responsible for a Country or smaller service lines / P&Ls with less complex transactions
• Supports the Senior General Accountants and the Business Partner/s in general accounting activities

Differentiators for this specific role

General Accounting Accountants will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the Country/ Service Line general ledger including, but not limited to:

Processing of Journals: 

• Posts to and updates the General Ledger (GL)
• Processes journals at month end and at request of the Business Partner  
• Monitors and processes all journals (for example bonus provisions, leave pay provision, budget smoothing general journals, accruals, reallocation accounts and cost centre journals, canteen charges, rent, print room, standard, adjusting, audit, and closing journal entries etc.)
• Assists in resolving any discrepancies raised by the Business Partner 
• Raises provisions for debtors where required
• Adjusts and releases provisions accordingly 
• Assesses impact of proposed general ledger change
• Reconciles sub ledger entries

Goodwill Accounting:

• Compares net asset values vs amount paid for the asset 
• Determines Goodwill
• Calculates the budgeted Goodwill amortisation

Fixed Asset Accounting:

• Reviews procurement invoices
• Compiles a Fixed Asset Register (FAR)
• Reviews any updates made to the FAR with the asset details and asset classes
• Reviews any discrepancies resolved between the FAR and the GL
• Pulls FAR reports from SAP
• Identifies assets to be written off and writes off assets accordingly 
• Recognises proceeds from the sale of assets  
• Impairs assets when applicable
• Accounts for depreciation and capitalisation of fixed assets
• Verifies GIS FAR

Close and Consolidate:  

• Assists with close and consolidation (close of General Ledger, BW, FI and Revenue)
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations

FNB Credit Cards and Staff Debtors:

• Prepares and uploads journals
• Converts credit card allocation sheets to journals
• Conducts staff debtors allocations and deductions

Other:

• Creates reporting templates and ad hoc reports and maintains standard reporting repository
• Assists in preparation of supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Drafts general ledger communications
• Manages closing timeline and calendar 
• Communicates timelines to organisation
• Assists with period and year-end close activities
• Performs closing adjustments and process allocations 
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department
• Available outside of normal business hours for occasional support needs
• Performs first-level cost analysis and combined with revenue analysis from the Project Services Accountant, provides feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Business Partner/s on the results 

Governance: 

• Communicates and updates the General Accounting Specialist on Country/ Regional General Accounting movements 
• Attends Africa-wide: General Accounting team meetings and training
• Complies with standardised processes and controls

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Impact

• Under minimal guidance, supports the team in the delivery of services to clients in line with the defined strategic objectives
• Supports management in the implementation of change initiatives as directed
• Develops relationships with peer group in the client business to understand their business
• Participates in team efforts to find solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Works collaboratively with own team and that of the client service line/area to deliver quality service in allocated tasks
• Proactively consults with senior/s on issues arising that may impact the broader deliverables of the team to clients
• Provides research output relating to thought leadership / technical matters on request from line management

Operational Effectiveness

• Raises areas of concern related to own/team delivery of service for discussion and resolution 
• With minimal supervision, completes designated tasks for review by line, ensuring deadlines are met
• Provides line manager and team with detailed reporting on status of deliverables on a regular basis
• Remains aware of risk in area of expertise in alignment with Deloitte policies and processes
• Checks work for accuracy and professional presentation prior to submission for review

Development/Growth of Team

• Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upwards and to peers
• Actively works to address identified development areas 
• Assists junior staff with day-to-day issues
• Budgets / Profitability
• Effective use of time, equipment and resources

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Degree (Finance / Accounting)
• Minimum Experience  4 years in finance
• Desired Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting
• Desired Experience: 5 years in finance

Additional Information
Technical Competencies

• Technical expert in specific functional area 
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations 
• Good report writing skills
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• 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
• Problem solving ability
• Good business acumen

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Job Description
Main Purpose of Job

• Role of Manager in the IFRS Advisory sub-division within the Financial Services Advisory service line.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of the insurance strategy within Financial Services Advisory. This strategy is targeted at Tier 1 and Tier 2 insurers and requires a level of competence in the areas of insurance process accounting, IFRS 17, SAM and regulatory reporting.
• Delivering on the following service offerings to clients within the competencies listed above, with a specific focus on IFRS 17 delivery:
• Business impact assessments and gap analyses;
• Technical accounting opinions and advice;
• Development of financial reporting templates, financial statements and general ledger configurations;
• Development of stakeholder communication
• Secondments to clients to support their IFRS 17, regulatory reporting and/or SAM processes;
• IFRS 17 implementation and financial reporting transformation projects, supported by the Deloitte Risk Advisory, Actuarial & Insurance Solutions, Human Capital and Tax divisions.
• Developing expertise in other International Financial Reporting Standards that impact insurers, including IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IFRS 15.
• Actively supporting in identifying sales opportunities in the insurance market and contributing to the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations for these clients.
• Identifying innovative solutions on projects / engagements to enhance / renew service offerings to client.
• Preparing and delivering of training material to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to thought leadership and sharing of knowledge and expertise with clients, colleagues and teams.
• Managing client engagements and maintaining oversight of all engagements / projects within sphere of responsibility.
• Acting as a coach/mentor in developing team members and counselees on an ongoing basis.
• Empowering analysts through appropriate delegation of work.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA’s / Manager with 1 to 2 years from a Big 4 Professional services firm or currently be working at an Insurer.
• Must have prior Insurance Industry experience and be interested in implementing new accounting standards like IFRS17
• Must have current technical accounting experience
• Must be willing to invest time to skill up to be able to implement once training has been provided
• Prior involvement in implementing a new accounting standard such as IFRS 9, 15 or 16 will be advantageous

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Responsibilities:

• Manage availability and fulfil demand by using permanent resources, contractors, or Alliance partners to maximise efficiency and ensuring that delivery increases utilisation whilst protecting margin
• Liaise and consult with Partners, Directors & Project Managers to help deliver creative solutions to resourcing problems (e.g. double bookings, conflicts, or staff shortages on assignments).
• Interrogates, clearly understands, and communicates to team the agreed strategic objectives of Offering and Service Line
• Manages the implementation of the strategic imperatives in line with service area strategy relating to:
• Develop one Africa-wide planning team as opposed to a regional planning culture
• Implementation of change initiatives within designated area/s
• Management of the implementation of plan on a day-to-day basis with team
• Monitoring skills level in team relating to required outputs, assisting as necessary

Clear and regular communication with Leadership and team on implementation status 

• Supports Service Line leadership in carrying out EXCO mandate 
• Builds professional relationships within service line/s to understand business needs in area/s of responsibility
• Implement a strategy to address staff mobility
• Provide an accurate assessment of staff needs for demand fulfilment in each office
• Generates and implements innovative ideas and solutions within area of responsibility in collaboration with team members to enhance / renew service offerings
• Interrogates, clearly understands, and communicates to team the agreed strategic objectives of both own Service Area and that of the Service Line
• Manages the implementation of the strategic imperatives in line with Service Line and service area strategy relating to:
• Develop one Africa-wide planning team and an Africa-wide planning culture as opposed to a regional planning culture
• Implementation of change initiatives within designated area/s
• Management of the implementation of plan on a day-to-day basis with team
• Monitoring skills level in team relating to required outputs, assisting as necessary
• Clear and regular communication with Leadership and team on implementation status 
• Liaise with senior members of the practice to confirm their resource requirements, including keeping abreast of new projects, project extensions and bid wins
• Ensure that practitioners are appropriately matched to jobs which are challenging and developmental.
• Assist the team in satisfying practitioners’ needs and aspirations for their career development
• Ensure that the best teams of people are provided for client marketing, in particular proposals for new work
• Ensure that there is flexibility in the system to cope with the unplanned resourcing needs when new work has been won
• Ensure projects are staffed with diverse team and equal opportunity provided to practitioners
• Maintain, challenge, and validate practitioner availability schedules on StaffIT and Moja
• Agree on practitioner forecasts of chargeable and non-chargeable work and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare weekly management reports on availability and forecast utilisation/revenue
• Liaise with HR and the Service Centre teams to ensure accuracy of practitioner information
• Work with HR and Appraisers and advise on any performance and/or work-life balance issues
• Ensure there is an up-to-date inventory of all practitioner’s skills and capabilities that are aligned to the DC Talent platforms
• Ensure conflict resolution within an acceptable period as it relates to clients that are subject to milestones
• Acts as role model in the value of exceptional client delivery and growing the brand of Employer of Choice

What a career in Deloitte Consulting looks like:

• You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of teams across the consulting business both locally and globally. This is a high-performing, deliverables-focused business, so you can expect to work with industry leaders and exceptional consultants who also expect their team member (that’s you!) to deliver outstanding, reliable, value-adding work. Deloitte will give you the enabling platform to make anything of your career in consulting, but it is up to you to take ownership of this journey.
• You will be working on fantastic projects and real live problems and solutions, the kind of experience you want on your CV. You will be supported by an amazing team with plenty of experience. You will work hard and have an unforgettable adventure.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, and post graduate degree is beneficial

Competencies:

• Fully competent in MS Office Suite and any other programs relevant to role
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills and adept at managing upwards
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experienced implementation of strategy
• Good report writing skills
• Proactive and creative approach to problem solving
• Numerate and well organised
• Hands on approach with ability to 'juggle' several tasks at once
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Excellent business acumen

Years of experience:

• 3 years Resource Management experience within the Professional Services industry and an understanding of Consulting
• Experience in a similar Resource Management/Staffing role leading a team