Job Opportunities at Deloitte

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. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best – because that is how you make an impact.

Main Purpose of Job

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Finance team as a Project Services Accountant. The holder of this position will be responsible for the end-to-end support of engagement projects, guide departmental teams on preparation of billing schedules and selection of correct contracts in line with revenue recognition requirements. Enforce compliance of governance requirements relating to opening and closing of project codes, raise credit notes and assist teams to generate system reports. Provide support in training teams on project service procedures.

Job Description

• Assist Business in collating the required information (such as the project plan, billing schedule and resourcing) to open a project code.
• Ensure that the correct contract type is selected in order for the correct revenue recognition methodology to be followed.
• Submit zero rated/ exempt VAT invoices to the Tax Compliance Accountant for tax compliance checks. 
• Track missing time sheets and unapproved expenses and overtime.
• Review forecast revenue based on project plan, in line with firm policy.
• Effect any required adjustments, based on instruction from Business, to the monthly forecast to ensure accurate revenue recognition. 
• Initiate credit notes on request from Business and submit to the Business Partner for review.
• Ensure profit/loss impact of projects after project completion are reviewed and recognised correctly.
• Provide assistance and system training to project leaders on SAP activities relating to WIP and revenue reviews, rebates, provisions and revenue recognition reconciliations.
• Enforce compliance of project governance requirements and closing of codes for completed projects.
• Manage Project Services close over month-end.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Accounting/ Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Experience with SAP ERP.

Additional Information

How you’ll grow 

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.

From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. 

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.https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html 

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it. 

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Main Purpose of Job

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax & Legal team as a Global Employer Services (GES) Manager. The holder of this position will be responsible for ensuring that all assignments are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm.

Job Description

• Manage the client portfolio as allocated.
• Ensure preparation of proposals, engagement letters and client take on procedures are completed timely.
• Manage the team to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Manage working capital and debtors for client portfolio.
• Effectively manage all routine compliance and advisory engagements in a timely manner.
• Business development aimed at growing the GES portfolio and revenues.
• Manage and execute all global compliance assignments.
• Oversee the annual Individual Tax compliance for clients and ensure that the process is managed well and deadlines are met; liaise with client to provide the necessary documentation, preparation of the individual tax computations and tax returns; filing the tax returns within the deadline dates.
• Manage client communication.
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) the junior staff.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce.
• At least 6 years’ professional tax experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience post-qualification with an international auditing/accountancy Firm.
• In depth knowledge/understanding of the Kenyan tax laws.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organization and planning skills.

Additional Information

Key Performance areas

Strategic Impact – Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagement / project and manage the implementation of the agreed deliverables.

Budgets / Profitability – Manage engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.

Tax Laws and Rules – Apply knowledge of current tax and proposed/pending legislation, their implications, and understand interaction across the Global Tax and Legal function.

Delivery Excellence – Demonstrate subject matter specialty and ability to share knowledge in one or more service lines within the Global Tax and Legal function.

Technical / Behavioural competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Sales skills.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Negotiation skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities 

Living our Purpose – Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.

Influence – Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.

Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.

Strategic direction – Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

Talent development – Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

How you’ll grow 

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.

From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. 

go to method of application »

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. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best – because that is how you make an impact.

Main Purpose of Job

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Finance team as a Senior General Accountant. The holder of this position will be responsible for recording financial transactions into the general ledger for Kenya companies, preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations, management of intercompany accounts, preparation of statutory financial statements and execution of financial controls relating to General ledger.

Job Description

• Perform month-end closure of the General Ledger.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Process month journals for provisions, accruals and allocation of prepayment accounts.
• Performing direct and indirect cost allocations.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements and other regional reports.
• Assist teams with queries in respect of financial issues related to their departments.
• Assist in preparation of monthly results reporting pack and commentary. 
• Accounting for fixed asset depreciation and capitalisation of fixed assets.
• Preparation of supporting documentation for internal and regulatory audits. 
• Liaison with regional offices and accounting for intercompany transactions.
• Responsible for execution of financial controls relating to the General ledger.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Finance.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in Accounting/ Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Experience with SAP EPR.

Additional Information

Technical / Behavioural competencies

• Effective client interaction, analysis and project management skills.
• Experience in drafting of presentations and reports for review.
• Proficient in SAP HANA.
• Hands on experience with Microsoft Excel, power point.
• Basic financial knowledge and understanding.
• 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.
• Displays business acumen.

Leadership / Behavioural 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.

How you’ll grow 

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.

From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. 

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