Administrative Assistant

Main purpose of the job

To deliver efficient administrative and operational support to the Service Line Partners and Managers while ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions effective coordination of logistics timely completion of client-related tasks and maintenance of organised records and reporting thereby enabling smooth business operations and supporting team productivity.

What you will do

• Raise purchase requisitions and follow up to process purchase orders and goods received notes for all Service Line purchases and forward to finance for payment.
• Raise cash advances and lodge claims for Partners expenses.
• Requisition petty cash for Service Line expenditures.
• Timely & accurate allocation of Partner disbursements to the correct client codes.
• Order stationery for the Service Lines.
• Timely coordination of logistics for both team and clients e.g. booking meeting rooms meals & refreshments travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Complete tasks within allocated time on client code e.g. formatting reports and making edits.
• Coordinate technical learning logistics for the team.
• Manage staff charting/scheduling e.g. annual leave client engagements.
• Prepare agendas and reference materials for meetings.
• Record and circulate minutes and timely follow up on action items after meetings.
• Keep track of new and existing client contacts by updating contact lists.
• Assist with business reporting and analysis requirements as required. (This may be internal analysis as required by leadership or for Africa and Global reporting requirements).
• Support in fiscalisation dispatch and follow up of fee notes as requested.
• Effective management of the filing system.
• Coordinate departmental events e.g. team building client trainings.
• Support Audit & Assurance strategic initiatives as required.  

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Advanced computer user skills.
• A full secretarial qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years administrative experience.
• Good analytical and organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Additional Information :

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 differences 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 workalways striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality integrity and positive change. Learn more about Deloittes impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters

Recruiter Tips

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview we suggest that you do research to know some background about our firm and the business area you are applying to.

If you meet the above requirements please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.

To the successful candidates the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one producing results and enjoying it.

Please ensure your updated resume and academic certificates (University and High school) are attached for your application to be considered.

Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.

Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country in everything we do every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time