Deloitte Careers

Director, People and Culture

• Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Director - People and Culture will be responsible for leading all aspects of People Management and Culture/Employee Relations within the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive people management strategy that supports Company's business objectives.
• Oversee talent management strategies, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, and employee retention and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Design and implement employee experience initiatives to attract, engage, and retain top talent, including competitive compensation and benefits, well-being programs, and a positive work environment.
• Conduct regular culture assessment to validate what the existing culture is, the preferred culture would be and the underlying gaps/ challenges.
• Drive development and implementation of a Culture Transformation Program and plan aimed at bringing into place a culture that is in line with the organization values, mission, and vision.
• Conduct regular post implementation assessment to evaluate effectiveness of the culture change initiatives.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field, gained from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in related field will be added advantage.
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than fourteen (14) years, with at least seven (7) years served in senior leadership position.
• S/He must be a strategic thinker, with a big picture mindset and commercial aware and tech savvy.
• Practicing license from IHRM
• Chartered Human Resources Management Professional will be added advantage.
• Certificate in Corporate Governance will be an added advantage.

Director, Operational Excellence

• Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Director Operational Excellence will be responsible for steering excellence through strategic oversight of IT, digital, marketing, communication, customer experience and business change and transformation functions.

Key Responsibilities                                                           

• Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures to guide the division activities in line with Company strategy.
• Provide leadership in the coordination of digital and innovation activities in the organization to ensure achievement of competitive advantage in the market.
• Oversee the Company brand ensuring that marketing and brand development strategies are well executed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Lead the organisation in ensuring exemplary customer experience including customer service and continuous improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Drive change management and transformation initiatives in the organisation to ensure that such initiatives derive value for the organisation in line with the business strategy.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field, gained from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in related field will be added advantage.
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than fourteen (14) years, with at least seven (7) years served in senior leadership position.
• S/He must be a strategic thinker, with a big picture mindset and commercial aware and tech savvy.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• Deloitte in Kenya currently has an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals to join our Audit, Tax, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory teams as Associates/Business Analysts under our 2024 Annual Graduate Recruitment Program.
• In this role, you will be supporting high performing teams to make an impact that matters to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Learning and applying Deloitte standards, procedures and methodologies on assignments;
• Ensuring assigned work is completed within agreed time frames and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets;
• Ensuring availability of accurate and timely data on assigned tasks as required including using available knowledge sources optimally;
• Keeping abreast with technical developments in the profession and the country, in order to anticipate client needs, and offer value added and practical business solutions;
• Raising issues identified that may affect the quality of data and delivery or timelines of the engagement with the manager;
• Developing productive working relationships with client staff;
• Managing information security risk while executing client engagements in alignment with Deloitte policies; and
• Maintaining own development and knowledge in specialized area.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of Second Upper Division or equivalent.
• Graduated in the preceding three years (2022/2023/2024). A letter of completion must be attached where the degree certificate has not been issued yet.
• Minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) overall grade of B plain, with a B plain in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Qualification or pursuing qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is desired, but not a requirement for the Audit and Tax roles.
• Be a Kenyan citizen or have authority to work in Kenya.

Required Competencies

• Be results oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to work under supervision and learn new skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• The holder of this position will ensure that the client and Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilization levels.

What you will do

• Support on delivery of designated indirect tax engagements/projects, and manage the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Deliver client services according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Collect, assimilate and analyze relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
• Generate innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Assist in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the Tax function;
• Support in the development of new indirect taxproducts and market new products;
• Carry out Tax risk and opportunity reviews;
• Assist clients resolve KRA audits;
• Build and maintain relationships with the clients and other bodies such as the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy matters;
• Prepare objections and appeals to the Kenya Revenue Authority assessments;
• Prepare tax publications for clients and write articles on relevant tax matters;
• Prepare tax opinions and tax advices; and
• Assist in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce/Law from a recognised institution.
• Professional accounting qualification.
• At least three (3) years relevant taxation experience.
• Technical expertise in VAT matters.
• Good knowledge of international and national taxation principles.
• Knowledge of Customs and excise matters will be an added advantage.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building/people management skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Good networking skills.

Technical Competencies

• Sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good project management and planning skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial sense.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• The holder of this position will ensure that the client and Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilization levels.

What you will do

• Deliver client services according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Support on delivery of designated indirect tax  engagements/projects, and manage the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations; generating innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Assisting in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the tax function;
• Delivering client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Collecting, assimilating and analysing relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
• Support in the development of new indirect tax products and market new products;
• Carrying out tax risk and opportunities reviews;
• Preparation of tax opinions, tax advice and proposals;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the clients and the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Liaising with Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy matters;
• Assisting clients resolve KRA audits;
• Preparing objections and appeals to KRA assessments;
• Preparing tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters; and
• Actively build business relationships that generate leads.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce/Law from a recognised institution.
• Professional accounting qualification.
• At least five (5) years relevant taxation experience.
• Technical expertise in VAT matters.
• Good knowledge of international and national taxation principles.
• Knowledge of Customs and excise duty matters will be an added advantage.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building/people management skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.
• Organizational, supervisory and time management.
• Good networking skills.

Technical Competencies

Sound industry and business knowledge.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good project management and planning skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial sense.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• The Driver / Logistician will be responsible for providing driving, messengerial and office support services to the project. The position will be based in our Nakuru office.

What you will do

• Drive project staff and visitors to meetings and appointments with due caution and courtesy as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain project vehicles in good condition, including cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle and carrying out engine check-up, fluid levels and the tyres prior to use of the vehicle. 
• Maintain a current driving license for self and advise the Administrative Officer when the project vehicle licenses are due for renewal, appropriate inspections and registrations for vehicles.
• Run office errands such as message/equipment deliveries, visa applications, picking-up and collecting mail from post office and other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure that the passengers adhere to the traffic rules and regulations e.g. wearing seat belts.
• Report any traffic accident to the insurance company and to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist with office tasks, such as photocopying, binding and pick up of supplies etc.
• Keep photocopying and binding machines in good working condition at all times by ensuring that the necessary routine maintenance is carried out as prescribed in the operating manuals and a record of the same is kept.
• Provide support during workshops and events including registration of participants.

Qualifications

• O Level certificate.
• At least 5 years driving experience in a large organisation operating motor vehicles professionally.
• Must have a good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Must have a current, valid driving license with an excellent driving record. 
• Must be in possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.
• Maintain a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations under NTSA.
• Must have undertaken an eye test with certification.
• Knowledge of the counties and its surrounding areas where project will have presence will be an added advantage. 
• Basic knowledge of First Aid.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good Leadership, supervisory and influencing skills.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good business acumen and customer service skills.
• Diligent and quick learner
• Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• The holder of this position will ensure that assignments in the Business Tax service line are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Effectively manage all routine tax compliance and advisory engagements in a timely manner;
• Manage and execute global compliance assignments;
• Oversee the annual corporate tax compliance for clients and ensure that the process is managed well, and deadlines are met; liaise with clients to provide the necessary documentation, prepare tax computations and tax returns and ensure filing of the tax returns within set deadlines;
• Manage tax risks and opportunities and review assignments;
• Manage investment allowance review projects;
• Manage tax dispute resolution assignments;
• Manage client communications;
• Manage the allocated client portfolio;
• Ensure preparation of proposals and engagement letters while ensuring that client take on procedures are completed in a timely manner;
• Responsible for business development activities aimed at growing the business tax portfolio and revenues;
• Manage the team to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Manage working capital and debtors for own client portfolio; and
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) other staff in the department.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant role (managerial).
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Behavioural 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.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Business development skills.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Project management

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• The holder of this position will support the department in growing their business and managing the on-going assignments to a logical conclusion; provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading big teams and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction in line with the Firm’s strategy to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Handle a wide variety of tax advisory assignments efficiently and comprehensively;
• Oversee effective management of tax compliance engagements in a timely manner;
• Manage global tax compliance assignments;
• Manage tax risks and opportunities and review assignments;
• Oversee investment allowance review projects;
• Manage tax dispute resolution assignments;
• Manage client communications;
• Manage the allocated client portfolio;
• Ensure preparation of proposals and engagement letters while ensuring that client take on procedures are completed in a timely manner;
• Lead business development activities aimed at growing the business tax portfolio and revenues;
• Manage different teams to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Manage working capital and debtors for assigned client portfolio; and
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) other staff in the department.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• 10-15 years’ professional tax experience with at least 2 years’ experience working at a senior managerial level.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Behavioural 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.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• A proven track record of leading and delivering big and complex projects.
• Extensive experience in leading client relationships and client–facing advisory projects.
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• The proven ability to generate significant sales from clients and develop business through leading bids, proposals and negotiations.
• Strategy articulation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Focus on quality and risk.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• The successful candidate will lead the Deloitte Cloud Transformation & System Engineering team in introducing, developing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions, specifically cloud integration platforms. You will be in direct dialogue with our clients and be responsible for developing customized solution approaches for architecture, process, deployment, and products around the integration space.

What you will do

• Lead a team of junior and senior Mulesoft integration developers, including coordination of activities, team management and service level management.
• Develop Integration Solutions Using Integration iPaaS tools like MuleSoft, Boomi etc.
• Provide technical expertise in large, complex environments.
• Individual will be responsible to provide:
  • Detailed requirements analysis
  • Software design
  • Development
  • Testing
  • Deployment
  • Production support for iPaaS Interface Applications e.g. MuleSoft, Boomi etc.
• Effectively works with Internal and External customers.
• Provide guidance and training to team members to build knowledge and skills on iPaaS technologies e.g. MuleSoft, Boomi etc.
• Handles more critical or complex aspects of the solution.
• Participates in the analysis and composition of requirements, design and implementation of test plan, and documentation of final product. Knows ADO and is familiar with using ADO.
• Contributes to Practice by working on improvements to existing software programs as necessary.
• Acquires increased knowledge of projects, development tools, languages, frameworks, and methodologies by attending technical training, bootcamps and self-learning.
• Technical Supervision of software engineers aligned with the needs of the project.
• Responsible for successful execution and alerting team and QA Directors of obstacles, issues and risks.
• Responsible for coordinating/engaging build movements to the load environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree of Computer Science or any other related field.
• 7 – 10 years of prior professional programming experience, ideally in the Integration space.
• Hands-on iPaaS tools like MuleSoft, Boomi etc. experience for a minimum 2 - 3 years (3+ years preferred).
• Must have experience with API development lifecycle including writing API specifications.
• Solid API designing skills and experience in dealing with e2e application development and support on iPaaS tools like MuleSoft, Boomi etc.
• Design, code, test, document, and deploy solutions using standard tools in the market.
• Advanced understanding of underlying integration platform architecture, services and other out-of-the-box features.
• Must have knowledge of programming languages like JAVA, Python, Javascript etc.
• Experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Development using at least some DevOps tooling e.g. JIRA, Jenkins, BitBucket etc.
• Must know Command Line Interface (CLI) in Linux, MacOS or any other Unix system.
• Must be familiar with software development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in Cloud Services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure etc) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of messaging frameworks and principles like JMS (Java Message Service), Kafka etc. dealing with Integration use cases and landscapes is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Prior leadership or tech lead role.
• Mulesoft Associate, Developer and Architect Certifications is preferred.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to mentor and teach junior developers.
• Strong Project and Team Management skills.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Effective problem-solving ability.