About the company:Well-established international audit firm.Job PurposeTo deliver quality service to clients, live the values, and align outcomes with the overall strategic objectives of the firm. To ensure maximum profit for the organization through maximizing profits on engagements. To grow the firm's service line to be a significant player in the market.ResponsibilitiesStaff management, service delivery, profitability, and expanding the services offered to current and prospective clients.Coordinate resources that are insourced through a network of independent consultants, or from international colleagues in the wider group, if additional specialist skills should be required.Manage the performance of the engagement team.Capacity building at the staff level.Meet with the CEO and the Chairperson as required.Provide feedback on progress and projects to the Head of Assurance on a weekly/monthly basis.Recruit and retain the best people.Lead, energize, and inspire people.Empower staff and train others.Mentor others and provide mentors for staff members.Set an example for staff by living the values of the firm and lead from the front.Strategy:Develop a fit-for-purpose strategy for the firm.Participate in the evaluation of the performance and management of the service line and own teams, including monitoring activities and performance.Plan, monitor, and implement strategic projects allocated to the Technical Service division.People / TalentDrive the implementation of talent management policies and processes for mentees.Ensure the development of mentees in the organization to be technical experts, managing talent acquisition, succession planning, and career management.Comply with governance structures to achieve organizational strategies.Provide strategic direction to mentees and align people to the strategy.Communicate the vision and strategy of the organization to all mentees and personnel in the service line.Implement and monitor performance management processes for mentees, including managing out poor performers.Set clearly defined KPIs for mentees.Manage the capacity requirements of assignments to ensure optimal capacity is not exceeded.Coach mentees to become effective business leaders.Ensure the development of high-performing teams in the service line.Assist the service line leader in identifying a strong leadership pipeline.Ensure effective succession planning for the service line.Ensure that the partner-to-staff ratio is appropriate on assignments.Implement the organization's reward and recognition policies.Identify key strengths of the engagement teams on assignments and leverage those strengths.Stakeholder EngagementEngage with the Managing Director on matters relating to the portfolio.Engage with the internal Policy committee, EXCO, and Extended EXCO on allocated responsibilities as required.InnovationDrive innovation to distinguish the firm from competitors.Create developmental opportunities.Collaborate with the Managing Director to engage in necessary research and formulate strategic approaches.Qualifications and ExperienceQualified CA(SA).Registered Auditor.A minimum of 10 years of audit experience.5 to 10 years in Associate Director / Executive Management / Director roles in an audit firm.Other TraitsClient relationship building and sound communication skills across all levels.Relevant performance management experience.Integrated and industry knowledge is imperative.Organizational skills to delegate and receive appropriate feedback.Experience leading a team of IFRS experts in a large-scale, complex organization.Detailed understanding of current best practice ideas and experience applying them in practical situations.Sound understanding of strategic imperatives.Experience building effective working relationships with senior management.Ability to achieve ownership among senior management through assertiveness, influencing skills, and thorough knowledge of relevant facts.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and in writing, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to a non-technical audience.Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage both short-term imperatives and long-term planning.Ability to lead, inspire, and manage a small team.Strong project management, change, and business leadership skills demonstrated through visible commitment to the values.The creation and ongoing development of a high-performing team, collaborating effectively with senior colleagues from Finance and Creative communities.Enthusiasm, resilience, drive, and commitment, with the ability to work effectively in a changing environment.General knowledge of Balanced Scorecards as a tool to measure performance.A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
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