Deputy Business Unit Leader

Secondments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled senior manager to direct operations for their Business Unit. Responsibilities include implementing strategic initiatives, overseeing audit operations, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' experience and a relevant qualification such as CA (SA). This role offers an opportunity to significantly influence the auditing processes while guiding a team towards excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant post qualification experience.
• At least 4 years operating at a senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the Business Unit for audit and non-audit.
• Implement organizational strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation of the People Strategy within the BU.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Audit strategy development

Financial management

Education

CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to direct the operations of the Business Unit (audit and non-audit). The role also contributes to the strategic direction, initiatives and alignment of the Business Unit Balance Scorecard Card and the the company organisational strategy..

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Strategic Function

• Contributes to and implement organizational strategic initiatives.
• Develop the BU BSC and direct the implementation of the BU operational strategies and plans.

Product Management

• Direct the audit operations in line with the relevant audit methodology and standards;
• Direct and drive the business unit-wide audit strategy for assigned areas and measure progress against reported BU goals.
• Coordinate resources for auditing activities and plans including integrated audits with other business units (SAS) and external audit firms on pre-issuance and Contract Work activities to ensure strategic objectives are met.
• Provide leadership for technical and operational matters in the business unit on implementing best practices, the company strategic initiatives and improve risk management.
• Provide ongoing quality assurance within the audit process by continuously interacting with audit teams, audit firms and reviewing audit outputs.
• Lead sensitive, complex, and high risk engagements.
• Signing of audit reports for significant and complex audits as per delegations.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of the audit strategy.
• Lead the implementation of the status of records review.
• Drive and direct audit strategy for large and complex SOEs.

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure clear understanding of auditees business requirements through efficient stakeholder engagement and that this is translated into clear deliverables.
• Drive the implementation of the Business Unit stakeholder engagement plan and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees regarding briefings on audit reports / outcomes.
• Interact with and establish partnerships with private audit firms, professional bodies and higher learning institutions.
• Deal proactively and decisively with contestations and conflicts where applicable.
• Promote the company brand and reputation.

People Management

• Lead and facilitate the implementation of the People Strategy within the BU.
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of BU transformation strategies.
• Ensure impact-driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an on-going basis.
• Ensure effective administration of the training office accreditation.
• Implement BU initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being within the BU.
• Develop a model for creation of a sustainable pipeline of resources that are able to service large and complex auditees including specialists skills.

Financial management and operational management

• Revenue and expenditure management and control (monitor BU budget).
• Ensures that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity.
• Implement interventions to collect debt and improve cash flow.
• Provide strategic direction on the financial viability of the business unit.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JDs)

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Education, Experience and Skills

• This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.
• Minimum 10 years relevant post qualification experience with at least 4 years experience operating at a senior management level.

The following experience will also be advantageous:

• Extensive experience in auditing large and complex IFRS clients that have to comply with Companies Act, King code and PFMA and have listed financial instruments.
• Extensive experience in auditing large and complex SOEs with large treasury functions including bond listings in the domestic and international markets.
• Extensive experience in consolidations of large complex groups.
• Experience in working with multi disciplinary team of experts and support functions to manage the risk and quality on the audit and ensure delivery of project on time.
• Experience in engaging with difficult stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in effectively project managing large and complex audits with multiple large divisions in various geographical locations.