Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Firm Service: Assurance
Reference Code: ZA67198TS
Type of Position: Full-time
Job Description
About Deloitte
Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Our reputation for providing high quality services with integrity has earned us the trust of our clients, and our people. If you're ready for a career with a dynamic organisation in an environment that fosters professional development and career advancement, you're ready for Deloitte. With 200,000 people in over 150 countries, Deloitte member firms serve more than 80 percent of the world's largest companies as well as large national enterprises, public institutions and successful fast-growing companies.
In South Africa, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organisations. We specialise in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Corporate Finance services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, to consumer business, energy, mining and manufacturing, tourism, TMT and the public sector.
Deloitte professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity, outstanding value to clients, commitment to each other, and strength from cultural diversity. They enjoy an environment of continuous learning, challenging experiences, and enriching career opportunities. Our professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities. Our talented professionals and our clients understand the link between a strong learning and development programme and the ability for Deloitte to deliver on its promise of consistent, high-quality service delivery worldwide.
At Deloitte you have the opportunity to develop your talents and capabilities and be in the driving seat of your career. Our unique culture, commitment to continuous learning and accessible leadership encourages personal initiative and rewards innovative thinking. Whatever your age, gender or culture, you'll make more of your career at Deloitte.
About the Division
Our Assurance services go beyond merely meeting statutory requirements. We help our clients perform better and achieve their business objectives. We listen to their needs, think about the business implications and tailor our approach accordingly. In today's changing global economy, businesses need trusted advisors. Because Assurance professionals at Deloitte take the time to understand our clients' business as well as the industries in which they operate, we can help them identify major risks and opportunities over and above performance of the traditional financial reporting function. Our services include:
- Audit
- Accounting and Auditing
- Special Services Group
- Financial Institutions Services Team
- Capital Markets Team
- Actuarial & Insurance Solutions
About the Job
We are looking for someone who will be able to fulfil the following requirements
Conflict Checks
- This role represents the liaison between personnel of Deloitte Southern Africa and its Subsidiaries and personnel of foreign member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL") who are considering the acceptance of an engagement that may be in conflict with services already provided for a particular client or its affiliates (e.g., professional, legal, or business conflicts; regulatory restrictions on scope of services
- Performing research, analyzing data/ information/ group structures, recording information, responding to conflict check initiators and communicating with various personnel.
Business Relationships
- Business Relationships (performing research, analyzing data/ information/ group structures, recording information, responding to business relationship requests and communicating with various personnel)
Other responsibilities may include:
- Internal Independence Audits on different areas to ensure our policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Involvement on Corporate Family Tree (Company Structures) by capturing information on Firm Contribution Tool (FCT).
- Assistance on administration of Global Independence Monitoring System (GIMS) for financial interests.
- Assistance on administration of the client engagement acceptance testing process.
- Assistance on administration of Annual Independence Declaration process.
- General ad-hoc duties relating to risk and independence issues.
About You
You would need to have the following qualifications
- 3 year Degree or Diploma
You would need to have the following Experience and Technical competencies
- Basic understanding of risk and independence aspects;
- Some knowledge of the regulatory bodies (IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.)
- Computer literacy- Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.
You would need to have the following Behavioural competencies
- A self-starter and willingness to work without much supervision
- Critical and Logical thinker - Analytical approach in evaluating different business scenarios/ outcomes and resolve issues
- Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and business communication skills. Willingness to interface with senior management and staff locally and globally.
- Good sense of urgency/ prioritization and know when to seek guidance
- Reliable and Punctual
- Team Player, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Accountability - Take ownership
- Good learner and able to apply the concepts taught in a consistent manner
- Be proactive
Occasional overtime may be required during peak periods
