Independence Manager (DESC) Africa Agnostic at Deloitte Consulting

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

Minimum Qualifications

CA (SA) or equivalent

Desired Qualifications

Relevant business-related tertiary qualification:

• A compliance, risk, audit, or independence background.
• Professional service delivery.
• Understanding of a regulatory environment and ability to interpret and apply technical rules in a practical way.

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.
• Knowledge of relevant South Africa Companies Act requirements affecting an audit environment. (Section 90(2)).