Controls Assurance: Project/ Programme Advisory & Assurance - Senior Consultant

Deloitte Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is seeking a candidate for a role focused on Project and Programme Advisory. The position involves managing IT controls assurance engagements and driving business development. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in technology advisory and risk management, with a strong understanding of ERP systems and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years in a client-facing Programme advisory role.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in audit/risk or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Focus on sales and management of Project and Programme Advisory engagements.
• Drive sales and business development for new engagement requests.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Risk Management

Client Relationship Building

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Information Systems

Bachelor of Science Computer Science

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SQL

Job description

Company Description

About Deloitte

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) andTechnology & Transformation (T&T).

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

About the Division

The value that Deloitte Controls Assurance creates for organisations is synonymous with operational excellence. Our business areas work in unison to provide integrated solutions unique to the organisational requirements of any business.

In a world that is constantly changing, organisations need to adapt quickly to respond to new risks and take advantage of new opportunities. Deloitte's IT Controls Assurance practice advises organisations on how to effectively mitigate risk and make informed and intelligent risk decisions around business processes, technology and operations.

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 will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Job Description

This role will primarily focus on the sales and supervision and management of Project and Programme Advisory and related IT controls assurance engagements.

Specialised Technical Capabilities:

The applying candidate should demonstrate experience in selling and managing the delivery large technology advisory programmes and related controls assurance engagements as follows:

• Ability to drive sales and business development in the form of new engagement requests including new targeting opportunities, RFP bid requests, client relationship building and opportunity identification and targeting etc.
• Ability to deliver on Assurance engagements by identifying risks, performing testing, researching governing policies / regulations, and developing reports
• Uses industry leading frameworks and tools to analyze client’s documentation and identify risks that require control assurance
• Tests validity of client’s historical financial and non-financial information, leveraging relevant standards (e.g. ISAE 3000), as appropriate
• Articulates client’s regulatory framework by leveraging Deloitte’s proprietary approaches and applicable audit standards and guidelines
• Develops assurance reports to accurately present risks, related controls, and the effectiveness of those controls
• Ensures findings and recommendations are aligned with the audit objectives by keeping in mind the engagement business context when performing technical work during the assessment process to ensure all risk facets are considered
• Demonstrated technical skills and methodology application
• Able to develop customised audit programs for ad hoc systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems including SAP, Oracle etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of key databases (SQL, Oracle) and understanding of the associated security issues and vulnerabilities
• The candidate should also demonstrate the willingness to develop themselves in the following areas:
• Ability to form a core technology and data risk skillset through proactively conducting research, and participating to internal and external initiatives
• Understands and applies the major program management approaches and practices (e.g., SDLC, ITIL)
• Develops a strong knowledge of technology and data management frameworks (e.g., Technology Risk, Data Risk, Cyber Risk Maturity Model) by conducting independent research, and attending workshops, seminars and training programs
• Becomes familiar with technology and data risk, as well as industry-specific regulations; keeps up to date with emerging trends.

Technical competencies:

The candidates should have / demonstrate the following:

• 3- 10 years in a client-facing Programme advisory role
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience of working within an audit/risk or professional services environment.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and experience in performance of IT controls engagements across key industries covering large scale ERP application systems and supporting infrastructure, business processes, and security.
• Solid grasp of technical skills and methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical skills on “core operating systems” e.g. Windows, UNIX, etc.
• Experience in performing project audits, systems post-implementation reviews (incl. data migration reviews)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performance of business process and automated controls testing on the more common applications
• Developing knowledge of ERP systems like SAP
• A good understanding of how to link risks and controls to ensure test steps and controls and risks all speak to each other; ability to research “unknown” systems or audit in-house developed systems, i.e. problem-solving/logic capabilities
• Developing Digital fluency and knowledge on Emerging technologies, including Cloud, RPA, AI, etc.
• Developing skills in Agile and DevOps.
• Developing further Industry experience (FSI, TMT, CB, ER&I, etc.).

Behavioural Competencies:

The candidate should have / demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates ability to work efficiently and meet all deadlines consistently
• Displays initiative
• Takes accountability for delivery of own work as per instruction
• Active participation and proactive attitude to service delivery
• Works well within a team and with client management
• Able to deliver multiple engagements on time and within budget
• Proven ability to make decisions and the right judgement calls
• Creates a climate of positive nature
• Keeps calm under pressure
• Drives continuous improvement
• Custodian of the business
• Project Management capabilities
• Ability to spot new business opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce Information Systems, Bachelor of Science Computer Science.

Desired Qualifications

Relevant Degree, Honours or post graduate diploma.
Professional certifications such as Agile, PMBOK

Minimum Experience

The candidate should have / demonstrate the following:

• 3-10 years in a client facing role.
• 3-10 years Project and Programme advisory experience selected industries of experience (e.g. financial services, TMT or consumer business, etc.)

Desired Experience

The candidate should have / demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate an understanding of large-scale information technology application systems, infrastructure, business processes and security standards.
• Demonstrated experience in responding to proposals / business development opportunities.

Additional Information

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. Weseek 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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