West Africa Audit & Assurance - Chief of Staff at Deloitte - JOB-SCHOLARSHIP TURF

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services.

Our talented professionals and our clients understand the link between a strong learning and development programme and the ability for Deloitte to deliver on its promise of consistent, high-quality service delivery worldwide.

Whatever your age, gender or culture, take your career to the next level with the talents and capabilities you will develop at Deloitte. 

About Audit & Assurance

We provide Audit and Accounting advisory services to several major companies across all industries in West Africa. Our clients include some of the largest companies in the banking, insurance, asset management and securities sectors. Our Audit & Assurance professionals provide independent financial statement and internal control audit services, in accordance with the latest professional standards and with a focus on quality.  

  Job Description

Function:

·         The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and ability to handle and manage complex operations across multiple jurisdictions. 

·         S/he should have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands.

·         S/he must demonstrate the ability to deal with highly confidential information and act as a liaison between the West Africa Audit Leaders/Partner and other constituencies, both internal and external.

·         The ideal candidate will also be able to work effectively in a fast paced and project-driven environment with constantly changing demands. S/he will require energy, excellent engagement skills and a passion for the growing Deloitte Audit & Assurance practice.

Duties & Responsibilities Administration

The role of the Chief of Staff is both strategic and operational. S/he will:

·         Manage strategic and operational activities within the broader Africa practice and also in the region of location in West Africa.

·         Work with the West Africa Audit Leader and other Business Unit Leaders/Partners across the Region to actively monitor Africa strategic aspirations.

·         Interact and build relationships/links with Global teams and support systems

·         Be a point of contact to the Office of the West Africa Audit Leader for the business.

·         Coordinate selected business activities required of the West Africa Audit Leader

·         Prepare presentation materials for meetings and events.

Qualifications

·         A Bachelor’s degree/Higher National Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of second class lower/Lower credit.

·         Project management qualifications/experience.

·         A post-graduate/master’s degree in any business course will be an added advantage

·         Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in professional services environment and/or in similar capacities, including demonstrated experience of finance management, budget execution, etc. and other complex tasks

·         Highest level of integrity, confidentiality, self-awareness, and a desire to excel

·         Good facilitation, communications, writing and presentation skills.

·         Personable and possess excellent inter-personal relations

·         Entrepreneurial, business acumen, data analysis, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.

Location: Lagos

Application Deadline: Not Specified

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