West Africa Audit & Assurance - Chief Of Staff

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Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree / Higher National Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of second-class lower/Lower credit.
  
• Have a minimum of five (5) O'level credits (including Mathematics and English Language) in one sitting.
  
• A post-graduate/master’s degree in any business course will be an added advantage.
  
• Project management qualifications/experience.
  
• Minimum of 5 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, communication, writing and presentation skills
  
• Possess excellent inter-personal relations.
  
• Entrepreneurial, business acumen, data analysis, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
  

Additional Information

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our and values and puts these into practice in their professional lives.
  
• Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
  
• Performance drive - Seek opportunities to drive self, teams with others to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
  
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.
  
• Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others and acts as a strong brand ambassador.
  

Responsibilities

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's 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
  
• Have a strategic mindset and ability to handle and manage complex operations across multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Possess the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands.
  
• 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.
  
• 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 and assurance practice