Administrative Assistant – Audit & Assurance

Main purpose of the job

To deliver efficient administrative and operational support to the service line and Partners 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.

Key responsibilities

• Support tendering and proposal processes by liaising with prospective clients responding to enquiries and preparing submission documents.
• Resolve administrative queries related to proposals and tenders with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prepare and submit tenders and proposals in line with internal quality standards and submission requirements.
• Provide proactive administrative support to partners and managers anticipating needs and ensuring smooth workflows in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications (electronic and hard copy) ensuring timely and accurate dispatch and receipt.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including flights accommodation and transfers and prepare travel itineraries.
• Handle external telephone enquiries professionally and promptly routing or resolving queries as appropriate.
• Schedule and manage meetings appointments and travel plans including logistics and meeting materials to ensure seamless coordination.
• Maintain office inventory and branded materials ensuring availability and accurate stock control.
• Process purchase requisitions ensuring compliance with procurement policies and timely execution.
• Uphold confidentiality data protection and corporate governance standards in all interactions and record-keeping.

Skills and experience

• Strong organisational  and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Experience arranging travel and managing complex diaries.
• Familiarity with tender and proposal processes and supporting document preparation.
• Comfortable using systems MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
• Attention to detail and strong accuracy in document preparation and data entry.
• Good numerical and financial literacy to manage purchase requisitions and budgeting tasks.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and personal attributes

• A relevant administrative or business qualification is desirable.
• Proactive resourceful and customer-focused with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Discreet and trustworthy with a strong sense of confidentiality and corporate responsibility.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and support multiple stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and occasional extended hours when required.

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: Wednesday 22 July 2026

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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To help you look out for potential recruitment scams here are some Red Flags:

• Upfront Payment Requests: Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks job training or supplies.
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time