Associate at Deloitte - Dar es Salaam

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across 5 countries of the region: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda.

Deloitte is a leading provider of world class professional services dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take great pride in our ability to deliver globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and to place highly professional individuals in teams anywhere in the world. This is borne of our strong belief that only exceptional people can provide exceptional services to our clients. Our internal culture encourages and supports our people to excel and we have undoubtedly come to be recognized as the employer of choice for top talent in East Africa as well as globally.

Working with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career in the Tanzanian market. 

Leverage your talent by applying for these exciting opportunities.

As an Audit Associate, you will be a valuable resource in our Audit department in Tanzania, focusing on the following:

• Assist in planning work on assigned segments of the audit
• Execute detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports and procedures and conducting audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports and analytical reviews, as necessary
• Prepare work papers which record and summarise audit procedures performed and ensure that working papers are filed per approved firm guidelines
• Assist in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement.
• Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frame and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets
• Keep the manager updated on any issues arising from the assignment
• Assist with departmental administration tasks such as filing and updating of client files
• Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department

As an Analyst you will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure availability of accurate and timely data on assigned tasks as required including using available knowledge sources optimally.
• Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frames and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets.
• Learn and apply Deloitte standards, procedures and methodologies on assignments.
• Assist in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement.
• Keep the engagement manager updated on any issues arising from the assignment.
• Assist the Senior with day to day administrative tasks for the receivership/liquidation assignments and also departmental administration tasks such as filing and updating of client files.
• Ensure that all client working papers are filed per approved guidelines and all client files are continually updated.
• Develop and manage good client relations producing outputs which meet client and Firm expectations/standards
• Market the Firm with the aim of maintaining and winning new business
• Keep abreast with technical developments in the profession and the country, in order to anticipate client needs, and offer value added and practical business solutions.
• Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department.

As the ideal team player, you should posses the following attributes:

• At least an Upper Second class degree or equivalent
• Division 1  in 'A' Level or equivalent
• Division 1 in 'O' Level (with a minimum of B in both English and Mathematics) or equivalent
• Be interested in pursuing a career in Audit, Financial Advisory, Human Capital or Tax
• Demonstrate strong communication, numerical and analytical skills
• Be willing to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly
• Be results oriented and able to meet tight deadlines. 

Note that:

• Prior experience in this kind of work is not a requirement for this position.
• Successful Audit and Tax candidates will be required to pursue a professional accounting course, which will be financed by the firm.
• Applications without an attached CV will NOT be considered. Make sure you mention on your CV the divisions you scored in both your O and A levels.

To the successful candidate, the firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package and a highly energised team environment working alongside individuals who are committed to working as one, to meet and exceed client expectations.  

 

Closing date: 18 May 2014 

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