Independence – GIMS Service Centre - Risk Analyst at Deloitte Consulting

This role will be responsible for providing critical support to the Africa member 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

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Impact

• 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.

Independence Subject Matter Expertise

• 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.

Development of self and team

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Qualifications 

• 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 an internal Deloitte candidate).

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in financial management/commercial/business qualification
• 2 years’ work experience, ideally within a 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

Behavioural competencies

• 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
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.

Technical Competencies

• Basic financial knowledge and understanding.
• Experience in drafting professional presentations and reports for review.
• Excellent analysis and report writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Basic business acumen.

 Your role as a leader

• At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership 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.