Independence (Internal Compliance) Senior Manager

Job Description

The responsibilities of this role include (not limited to):

• Lead and execute all core monitoring processes, including, planning, sample selection, in accordance with firm's independence policy, ISQM, QC1000 and Global Inspection & Testing program.
• Actively manage team workload, timelines and performance, ensuring alignment of team output with deadlines and quality standards and to drive accountability and demonstrate proactive issue resolution.
• Prepare and submit high-quality reports, memos, and related documentation to management and stakeholders.
• Identify, escalate, and report identified breaches in accordance with firm policy.
• Own stakeholder reporting and communication across Africa and global teams.
• Involvement in regulatory, ISQM, and QC1000 reviews by ensuring processes and documentation meet required standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and high standards of documentation at all times.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Drive process optimisation and operational excellence using technology, automation, AI and any available tools to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring for team members, supporting their professional growth.
• Contribute to a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the team and wider business.
• Liaison with various stakeholders, both in the team and with other leaders / monitoring teams.
• Supports the implementation of strategy of the QIRR Independence Area in relation to specific area of expertise.
• Providing technical and specialized independence support to the business
• Provide Subject Matter Expert Training, both for internal teams as well as to other Service lines.
• Roll-out of new independence requirements to the Firm.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement in managing assigned responsibilities, escalating only when necessary, and operating with a high degree of independence.
• Participation in independence training and awareness activities, including but not limited to content contribution, presenting and preparation of material relating to the area of responsibility and related independence matters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications required?

Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent professional qualification.

Relevant tertiary qualification in business, finance, compliance, or investment management.

Desired Qualifications    

Postgraduate qualification in audit, compliance and investment management.

Hands-on experience with independence monitoring systems.

Experience in process automation, digitisation, or the application of AI in compliance/audit environments.

Professional experience

• Minimum 6 years’ relevant work experience in compliance auditing, internal audit, or investment/financial investment advisory services, with at least 3 years in a managerial type of role.
• A background in financial investment advisory services would be advantageous; or
• Pension & financial investment product knowledge
• Knowledge of the applicable professional codes / regulatory bodies (IESBA / IFAC / SEC / PCAOB etc.) applicable to the audit environment.
• Understanding of a regulatory environment in an audit environment and ability to interpret and apply technical rules in a practical way.
• Experience in the use of data analytics or automation tools (e.g., Power BI, ServiceNow, Alteryx, Python, R, or similar) for process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, proven ability to adapt style to suit audience and objectives.
• Proven and effective time management skills within a complex and challenging role.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to ensuring delivery to the highest standards.

Additional Information

Key Performance areas to succeed in this role:

• A self-starter and willingness to work independently
• A general curiosity and broad understanding of the world, and an interest in business affairs and human behaviour, to be able to understand where risk might come from and how it can be dealt with, and to learn from how others have dealt with it.
• Lateral thinker capable of strategic and analytical thinking, with pragmatic approach to problem-solving and an ability to grasp abstract concepts/complex situations. 
• Problem solving involving discernment in resolving outcome and independent follow through.
• Excellent verbal and business communication skills. Willingness to interface with senior management and staff locally and globally.
• Good sense of urgency/prioritization and know when to seek guidance
• Reliable and punctual
• Team player, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Accountability - take ownership
• Good learner and able to apply the concepts taught in a consistent manner
• Be proactive
• Excellent inter-personal skills, including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Mature attitude with the ability to apply sound judgement to matters
• Project experience, to understand the dynamics of the project environment and the related issues.
• Strong personal attributes relating to discipline, meticulous attention to detail, assertiveness, change and getting things done.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and results-driven environment, and an ability to work under pressure, coupled with strong conflict management and negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.

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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