• Application Deadline:
• Position: Independence Manager (DESC), Africa Agnostic



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

Job Description

This role will be responsible for providing critical support to the firm and its practitioners in respect of all firm independence related matters through:

• Monitoring and reviewing processes within DESC and FCT (i.e. validations, updates, quality reviews and correspondence and any related matters).


• Maintaining an understanding of applicable DPM rules and definitions including materiality calculations.


• Addressing more complex queries raised by the business and Global.


• Timely reconciliation of various data sets (i.e., CRM to DESC, DESC to GIMS).


• Monitoring compliance with Global Verification timelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reporting.


• Reporting to Global Independence on required DESC confirmations.


• Supporting the implementation of strategy of the QIRR Independence Area in relation to specific area of expertise.


• Providing technical and specialized independence support to engagement teams and Service Line Risk Leaders to manage the client portfolio.


• Providing Subject Matter Expert Training, both for internal teams as well as to other Service lines.


• Regular collaboration with AQR.


• Roll-out of new independence requirements to the Firm.


• Developing, updating, and maintaining systems, templates and processes and manuals.


• Liaising with various service lines and independence teams across Deloitte Africa.


• Providing reporting to DOI on a regular basis.


• Roll-out of communications with respect to subject matter areas and consultation procedures in line with the communication strategy.


• Providing guidance, monitoring and supervision of those reporting into the role.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any related discipline with a minimum of Second-Class Lower / Lower Credit Division.

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years working experience (at least 2 years in a manager role).


• Knowledge of the applicable regulatory bodies (IESBA/IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.) applicable to the audit environment.

Desired Experience:

• 3 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.

Technical Capabilities:

• High computer literacy, with solid working experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word Power Point, TEAMS; SharePoint and 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 skillfully.


• 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.