Independence – GIMS Service Centre - Risk Analyst (Location Agnostic)

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 457,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com. 

About the Department

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organization and people.

Rewarding career opportunities are available in:

• Human resources
• Information technology
• Marketing and Communications
• Financial support services, and much more.

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multi-functional and cross-border teams, strong business acumen, and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Internal Client Services.

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Internal Client Services - Quality Independence Risk & Reputation Department as a Risk Analyst. z

This role will be responsible for providing critical support to the Africa member firm and its practitioners in respect of all firm independence related matters specifically within the GIMS Service Centre.

Key responsibilities for this role:

• Perform timely and accurate GIMS Reviews
• Perform accurate and timely updates to GIMS users’ and immediate family members’ portfolio information
• Accurate and complete upload of user added holdings and subsequent upload of supporting documentation
• Provide prompt assistance to GIMS users
• Where possible breaches are identified - timeously escalate to appropriate team members
• Assist the Senior Manager with action items on user dashboards
• Assist with the accurate and timeous enrolments of users to GIMS
• Follow-up and escalation of individuals who did not adhere to deadlines

Minimum Experience and Qualifications 

• 1-2 years work experience
• Basic understanding of independence aspects affecting the audit environment.
• General knowledge of the applicable regulatory bodies (IESBA/IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.)
• General knowledge / understanding of ISIN numbers, Listing Symbols, Collective Investment Funds, Asset Managers, Subsidiaries, Associates, Securities Accounts, Bonds, Structures Products, Notes, Exchange Traded Funds etc. and Corporate Group Structures
• Knowledge of relevant Deloitte Policy Manuals on Independence would be an advantage, (if an internal Deloitte candidate).

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in financial management/commercial/business qualification
• 2 years’ work experience, ideally within a similar function
• Display a general level of understanding of Deloitte Policy Manual 1420 on Independence, especially relating to Financial Interest and the Global Independence Monitoring System (GIMS) / IESBA Code of Ethics with respect to Financial Interests

Technical Competencies

• Basic financial knowledge and understanding.
• Experience in drafting professional presentations and reports for review.
• Excellent analysis and report writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Basic business acumen.

Behavioral competencies

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Desire to develop self
• Client delivery focus
• Adaptable
• Focus on quality and awareness of risk
• Problem solving ability
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.

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

Professional Capabilities:

Knows the business and industry: Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practices

Manages to results: Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realization of common goals

Manages and executes projects: Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of work

Solves problems: Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment

Manages quality and risk: Understands and applies quality assurance and risk management procedures in all areas of work performed

Manages change and ambiguity: Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.