Audit Senior Job at Deloitte
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Vacancy title:
Audit Senior

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Professional Services , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

Deloitte

Deadline of this Job:
12 September 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 06, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
About Deloitte
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 330,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com
Deloitte is dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.
Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Uganda and within the East Africa market.

About the Department
Deloitte’s Audit service offering utilizes a comprehensive methodology designed to bring our extensive professional and technical resources to audit engagements in an efficient, and cost-effective manner. In our audit process, we combine a rigorous risk and needs analysis, diagnostic processes, and a client service assessment structured to provide our clients with a superior audit clearly focused on them.
Deloitte & Touche, Uganda currently has an exciting opportunity for two (2) dynamic people to join our Audit - Corporate team as Audit Seniors. We are looking for innovative, dynamic, agile, driven, engaging and proactive contactors to take our Risk Advisory business to the next level. This position will be based in our Kampala office in Uganda.

What impact will you make?
At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.

Job Description
The incumbent will ensure that the fieldwork is conducted economically and per agreed client and Firm standards and also support Engagement Managers in delivery of services to/at client premises on delegated engagements.

What you will do
• Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement/project, in specific area of competency;
• Raise issues with the Manager as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement;
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and work with management to win the business;
• Assist in development of client presentations/discussion documentation;
• Actively build business relationships that generate leads;
• Gather information to understand broader offerings of Deloitte and seek opportunities for cross-selling;
• Raise solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per Service Level Agreement;
• Communicate regularly with both the Engagement Manager and clients to meet deliverable expectations in specific area of expertise;
• Develop productive working relationships with client staff;
• Proactively identify client needs and problem technical issues that arise and propose resolutions to address these;
• Manage risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies;
• Consistently review and analyse accuracy and quality of own deliverables;
• Maintain clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status;
• Share expertise and knowledge with team members and assist where possible to ensure quality and timeous delivery of work;
• Mentor junior members of the team;
• Maintain own development and knowledge in specialised area; and
• Comply with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm's quality control procedures.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
• A recognized accounting qualification such Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA);
• Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards;
• Proficient in Auditing software;
• At least four (4) years’ professional audit working experience;
• Experience with an internationally recognised auditing firm is an added advantage; and
• Be a Ugandan citizen or eligible to work in Uganda.

Behavioural competencies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Good 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; and
• Sound problem-solving ability.

Technical Competencies
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge;
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing and regulatory professional standards;
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Good financial knowledge;
• Sound business acumen;
• Focus on quality and risk; and
• Well-developed computer user skills.

Additional Information
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities
• Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.
• Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
• Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
• Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.
• Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.

Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

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Our purpose
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

 

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Job application procedure
If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal. https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/Deloitte6/east-africa
Closing date: 12 September 2021.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.


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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 12 September 2021
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 06-09-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-09-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-09-2065
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