Controls Assurance: Internal Audit – Senior Manager needed at Deloitte

Job Description

• Supports service / business area leadership in the implementation of strategic plan through the effective management of team/s. Build high performing teams to deliver in client engagements. Translate broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals.  Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Impact

• Support the implementation of strategy of the Service Line / Business Area in relation to specific area of expertise

Implement the strategy within area of responsibility by conforming to plans set by leadership in all engagements / projects including:

• Revenue targets
• Talent management
• Communication to teams
• Tracking of plans in engagements / projects
• Actively identify sales opportunities in broader market
• Contribute to preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations
• Participate in sales presentations and client negotiation teams for new and retained business
• Grow market network with key players and build long-term relationships
• Build relationships across Deloitte service lines for cross-selling opportunities and combined engagement pursuits
• Identify innovative solutions on projects / engagements to enhance / renew service offerings to client
• Drive own client portfolio and profitable book of business (depending on SL/BU)

Budgets / Profitability

• Resource engagement teams with suitable talent, balancing correct levels and numbers and recruiting as necessary
• Manage margins effectively through accurate budgeting, pricing and profitability management on engagements
• Monitor that time and expenses to engagements are recorded and submitted weekly
• Oversee WIP on projects / engagements and ensure billings are timeously done and collections followed up
• (May) negotiate pricing for engagements to ensure profitability whilst maintaining client interests

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• CA(SA)

Desired Qualifications

• CA(SA), Certified Internal Auditor

Minimum Experience

• 10 – 12+ years relevant experience in an auditing/finance/controls role 
• Previous Big 4 experience with FS, TM&T, ER&I or Consumer Industry exposure.

Desired Experience

• 10 years in a client facing role; 5 of these in a management role managing audit teams or complex engagements
• Ability to lead risk-based audits end-to-end
• Engage at executive/board level
• Experience in internal audit or controls related roles
• Out of the box strategic thinker who is able to execute once off strategic projects for clients
• Developing strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders and driving business development