Audit Associate at Deloitte South Africa in Kampala

Job description

Main purpose of the job The role holder will provide effective support to the Audit team while ensuring timely delivery of work on a series of exciting and challenging Audit engagement projects. What you will do Support the delivery of engagements/projects in specific area of competency; Assist in identifying client needs and problem technical issues that arise and propose resolutions to address these; Raise issues with the Audit Seniors and Managers as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement; Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per Service Level Agreements with clients; Actively build business relationships that generate leads, identify opportunities for follow-on work and work with management to win the business; Assist in development of client presentations/discussion documentation; Assist in managing engagement risk in line with Deloitte policies; Maintain clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status; Maintain own development and knowledge in specialized area; Comply with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the Firm's quality control procedures. And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Required At least an Upper Second class Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university; A minimum of 16 points in 'A' Level or equivalent; A first Grade in 'O' Level (with at least credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent; Undertaking studies leading to qualification in Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA) and or equivalent is an added advantage; Experience in a professional services firm will be an added advantage; and Be a Ugandan Citizen or eligible to work in Uganda. 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. Why Deloitte? At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles. Our purpose Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on t