Consultant Audit & Assurance – Assurance

As a Consultant the incumbent will be required to perform the core tasks associated with each of the above services and lead/ supervise diverse teams in their execution.

The role also provides exposure to working with diverse teams and clients; support management and the leadership team with marketing and sourcing for new clients; scheduling jobs/ assignments and leading client planning meetings; allocation of tasks to team members; first level review of work papers; ensuring timely delivery of client reports and collections.

It is also an opportunity to hone the individuals leadership analytical and business skills while working as part of the Assurance team which is committed to helping clients build trust resilience and security shaping responsible businesses that can sustain and grow in an increasingly unpredictable environment.

What you will do

• Ensure that the fieldwork is conducted economically and per agreed client and Firm standards and also support Engagement Managers in delivery of services to/at client premises on delegated engagements.
• Research on innovation and trends related to the business industry and economy and use acquired information to enhance service offerings.
• Manage own work against project plans to ensure a superior client experience.
• Maintain quality of output and timeous delivery as per engagement service contract.
• Raise ideas to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client.
• Apply Deloittes risk frameworks tools and processes (e.g. Risk Intelligence Program Methodology Risk Intelligence Map Risk Intelligence Diagnostic) to effectively map and organize clients data.
• Analyze clients artifacts and data to accurately design current state business processes.
• Design business processes that include new and optimized metrics and controls.
• Assess and design internal controls leverage appropriate frameworks and enable technologies/ tools.
• Enable effective control sets analysis by researching leading practices and benchmarking data.
• Support analysis and development of policies and procedures by researching relevant regulations.
• Perform data analysis leveraging appropriate techniques.
• Begin to develop a domain knowledge by conducting independent research and attending workshops seminars and training programs.
• Support Deloittes Assurance leaders in developing eminence.
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team.
• Assist in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation.
• Build business relationships with clients/ staff.
• Contribute to the regional and business areas winning business strategy and targets including contribution to Industry Manager initiatives and cross service line selling and collaboration.
• Support the identification of prospective business development opportunities.
• Contribute to the regional and business area winning business strategy and targets.
• 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 audit firms quality control procedures.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least a second-class honors bachelors degree in related field;
• Postgraduate qualification and/or as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) or any other relevant certification is an advantage;
• Four (4) or more years of experience in external/ internal audit Internal Controls review risk management or related filed;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Power Point etc.) applications;
• Experience with a recognized professional services firm is an added advantage;
• Willingness to travel (within Uganda and across the East Africa region); and
• Be a Ugandan citizen or eligible to work in Uganda.

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Impact - Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagement / project and manage the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Budgets / Profitability - Manage engagement budget through accurate budgeting cost control and profitability management.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation - Ability to effectively perform the technical components of risk assessments to provide an accurate view of the clients current risk state.
• Business Process Assessment and Design - Ability to perform end-to-end business process analyses and design.
• Internal Controls Assessment and Design - Ability to assess and design internal controls by applying an understanding of internal control design frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Data Analytics and Technology - Ability to gather synthesize and analyze data using appropriate tools and technologies.

 Behavioral competencies

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others;
• Strong client delivery focus;
• Adaptable managing change and ambiguity with ease; and
• Sound problem-solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge;
• Knowledge of accounting auditing and regulatory professional standards;
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Good financial knowledge;
• Sound business acumen;
• Focus on quality and risk; and
• Well-developed computer user skills.

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 / Behavioural Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.

Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.

Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.

Strategic direction - Understands 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.

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 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

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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.

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.

Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time