Information Technology (IT) and Specialized Assurance Manager at Deloitte Consulting

About the Department

The Risk Advisory Function integrates powerful and practical solutions in cyber security, strategy, regulation and controls, backed by deep business knowledge across multi-disciplinary teams, to help our clients take the opportunity to connect trust, resilience and security for a more positive outcome.

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Risk Advisory Department – Risk Services as an IT and Specialized Assurance Assistant Manager. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.

Main purpose of the job

The incumbent will ensure that assignments are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; making an impact that matters; and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

1. Focus on the management and delivery of IT audit and IT advisory client engagements as well as sales and practice development;
2. Develop high-performing people and teams;
3. Lead and support the teams to make an impact that matters and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service;
4. Deliver multiple engagements on time and within budget;
5. Provide guidance and mentor junior team members on their personal growth and career progression;
6. Combine industry knowledge and domain experience to help client identify, assess, and manage technology and data risk; and
7. Increase efficiency and effectiveness of engagements through knowledge of auditing techniques and by identifying and leveraging additional Deloitte service offerings as appropriate.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• At least six (6) years’ relevant working experience in system controls reviews, system implementation or other related field with focus on IT security.
• Experience in managing teams.
• A recognized professional qualification such as Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Proficient in report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communications.
• Experience in managing and improving engagement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills both on engagements and in an office environment.

Additional Information

Behavioural competencies

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong ability to manage relationships and work for results.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of enterprise application assessments including controls and security design reviews, process performance improvement and utilization assessments.
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Strong client management and people skills. 
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Sound business acumen.
• Excellent writing skills.

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 - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
• Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.