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:
- 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.
- Follow-up and escalation of individuals who did not adhere to deadlines.
- Assist with the accurate and timeous enrolments of users to GIMS.
- Supports the implementation of strategy within area of responsibility by conforming to plans set by the Director of Independence in area of responsibility:
- Systems of quality control processes
- Stay abreast with the latest developments and requirements and ensure that Deloitte Africa practitioners are up to date and informed.
- 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.
- Follow-up and escalation of individuals who did not adhere to deadlines.
- Assist with the accurate and timeous enrolments of users to GIMS.
- Participates in sessions where learnings identified are taken to the business through e-learnings, in person training, presentations and or firm communication.
- Provides assistance to the Manager in ensuring that any Global mandated communications are drafted and shared with the business in line with the QIRR Communication Strategy
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7)
- 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 you are a Deloitte internal candidate).
Desired Experience and Qualifications
- A degree in financial management/commercial/business qualification
- 2 years’ work experience within 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
Additional Information
Technical Capabilities
- Basic technical knowledge in specific functional area
- Basic skills in analysis and report writing
- Experience in drafting of professional presentations and reports for review
- Proficient in MS Office suite
- Basic financial knowledge and understanding
Behavioural
- 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
- Basic business acumen
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.
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.
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