The role of the Chief of Staff is both strategic and operational. S/he will:
- Manage strategic and operational activities within the broader Africa practice and also in the region of location in West Africa
- Work with the West Africa Audit Leader and other Business Unit Leaders/Partners across the Region to actively monitor Africa strategic aspirations
- Interact and build relationships/links with Global teams and support systems
- Be a point of contact to the Office of the West Africa Audit Leader for the business
- Coordinate selected business activities required of the West Africa Audit Leader
- Prepare presentation materials for meetings and events
- Have a strategic mindset and ability to handle and manage complex operations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Possess the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands.
- Demonstrate the ability to deal with highly confidential information and act as a liaison between the West Africa Audit Leaders/Partner and other constituencies, both internal and external.
- Be able to work effectively in a fast paced and project-driven environment with constantly changing demands. S/he will require energy, excellent engagement skills and a passion for the growing Deloitte Audit & Assurance practice
Qualifications
- Have a Bachelor’s degree/Higher National Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of second class lower/Lower credit.
- Have a minimum of five (5) O’level credits (including Mathematics and English Language) in one sitting.
- A post-graduate/master’s degree in any business course will be an added advantage.
- Project management qualifications/experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in professional services environment and/or in similar capacities, including demonstrated experience of finance management, budget execution, etc. and other complex tasks
- Highest level of integrity, confidentiality, self-awareness, and a desire to excel.
- Good facilitation, communication, writing and presentation skills
- Possess excellent inter-personal relations.
- Entrepreneurial, business acumen, data analysis, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
