Director

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa TransEra Solutions Full time
DIRECTOR | CAPE TOWN

Our client is one of the worlds leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms, are looking for a Director to join their team.

JOB MISSION:

To deliver quality service to our clients, live the values of SNG Grant Thornton and align outcomes with the overall strategic objectives of SNG Grant Thornton. To ensure maximum profit for the organisation through maximising profits on engagements. To grow SNG Grant Thornton service line to be a significant player in the market.

REPORTS TO:
Managing Director - Assurance

YOUR DAY TO DAY
  • Staff management, service delivery, profitability and expanding the services offered to current and prospective clients.
  • Responsible to coordinate resources that are insourced through our network of independent consultants, or from our international colleagues in the wider Grant Thornton group, if additional specialist skills should be required
  • Manage the performance of the engagement team
  • Capacity building at staff level
  • As and when interaction is required, to meet with the, CEO and the Chairperson
  • Feedback on progress and projects to Head of Assurance on weekly/monthly basis
  • Recruit and retain the best people
  • Recruit specific team members
  • Lead, energise and inspire people
  • Empower staff and train others
  • Mentor others and provide mentors for staff members
  • Manage the performance of staff
  • Set example to staff by living values of SNG and lead from the front
Strategy
  • To come up with a fit for purpose strategy for the firm
  • To participate in the evaluation of the performance and management of the service line and own teams: The main purpose is monitoring activities and performance. This includes action interventions and the overall management of assignments
  • To plan, monitor and implement strategic projects allocated to Technical Service division
People/Talent
  • Drive the implementation of talent management policies and processes for his/her mentees
  • Ensure the development of his/her mentees in the organisation to be technical experts, to manage talent management processes of his/her mentees including (talent acquisition, succession planning, career management)
  • Comply with the governance structures within the organisation to achieve on the strategies of the organisation
  • Provide strategic direction to the mentees and align people to the strategy
  • Communicate the vision and strategy of the organisation to all mentees and personnel in the service line
  • Implement and monitor performance management processes for his/her mentees including the responsibility for managing out poor performers
  • Set clearly defined KPIs for his/her mentees
  • Manage the capacity requirements of his/her assignments to ensure that the optimal capacity resulting from the engagement planning and strategy process is not exceeded
  • Coach mentees and ensure they become effective business leaders
  • Ensure the development of high performing teams in the service line
  • Assist the service line leader to identify a strong leadership pipeline
  • Assist the service line leader to ensure effective succession planning for the service line
  • Ensure that gearing (Partner to staff) ratio is appropriate on assignments
  • Implement organisations reward and recognition policies
  • Lead and inspire people
  • Identify key areas of strength of the engagement teams on his/her engagements and leverage off those key strengths
Stakeholder engagement
  • Engage with the Managing Director on matters relating to his/her portfolio
  • Engage with internal Policy committee, EXCO and Extended EXCO on matters for which he/she is allocated responsibility as required
Innovation
  • Innovation is fundamental to distinguish firm from the competition in the marketplace
  • Create developmental opportunities
  • Work with Managing Director to engage in necessary research and formulate strategic approaches
MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
  • CA (SA)
  • Minimum 10 years Internal Audit experience
  • Experience at Associate Director or Director level in a Big 4 or medium tier audit firm
  • Presentation and Influencing Skills
  • Relevant Performance Management experience
  • Integrated and industry knowledge imperative
  • Organisational skills to delegate and receive appropriate feedback
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Leading a team of IFRS experts in a large-scale, complex organisation
  • Detailed understanding of current best practice ideas, and experience of applying those ideas in practical situations
  • Sound understanding of strategic imperatives
  • Experience of building effective working relationships with senior management
  • Ability to achieve ownership amongst the senior management of an organisation through a combination of assertiveness, influencing skills and a thorough knowledge of the 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
  • Organisation and planning skills with the ability to deal effectively with both short-term imperatives and long-term planning
  • Ability to lead 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, effective working with senor colleagues from the Finance and Creative communities
  • Enthusiasm, resilience, drive and commitment, with the ability to work effectively in a changing environment
  • Industry knowledge
  • General knowledge of Balanced Scorecards as a tool to measure performance
  • Sound communication skills across all levels
COMPETENCIES:
  • Client relationship building
  • Innovation
  • Strategic thinking
  • Developing Others
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Leadership and inspiring others
  • Manage complexity
  • Influencing others
  • Good business acumen
  • Drive for result (Market analysis and identify gaps in current client portfolio)
  • Brand Eminence
  • Organising and planning
  • Trust
  • Service orientation
  • Stress management
  • Dedication / commitment
  • Persuasion
  • Transfer of skills / growth of others
  • Service orientation

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