Senior Analyst - Independence Consultations
Do you enjoy analysing and interpreting policies, helping others resolve complex problems and maintaining ethical conduct?
Summary about this job
Compliance & Risk
Company: Deloitte
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-6107-8064
Fax: +61-2-6503-7189
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Detail information about job Senior Analyst - Independence Consultations. Terms and conditions vacancy
Do you enjoy analysing and interpreting policies, helping others resolve complex problems and maintaining ethical conduct? Are you interested in gaining exposure to auditor independence rules promulgated by our regulators?
If you do, then this role may be the right fit for you……
As a provider of audit services Deloitte is required to comply with various professional and ethical obligations to be independent of the clients we audit. The Deloitte independence consultations team performs a critical consultative and risk management function and is responsible for providing advice on matters relating to maintaining the perceived and actual independence of Deloitte, its partners and professionals. We take pride in providing practical and timely advice to the business to enable them to provide services to clients while also protecting the Firm's reputation.
The independence consultations team is seeking a full time senior analyst/consultant to support the team on a range of independence matters. The role will report to the managers in the team and you will use your analytical, research, investigative skills and passion for client service to carry out the following:
- Daily management and allocation of consultations within the team; Responding to queries from internal and client facing teams within agreed timeframes which include consultations in relation to scope of services, matters arising from client mergers and acquisitions, affiliate relationships, external appointments, and other parts of the Independence Policy.
- Supporting the team on independence policy and regulatory matters which include updates to the independence policy.
- Assist with entity research and audit clearances, as well as various projects which include the development and updating of training materials, development of procedures and implementing improvements within the team.
About your experience
The ideal candidate will be early to mid-career with a Bachelors’ degree (preferably business, finance or accounting) with experience in a professional services environment. Audit or risk management experience would be desirable. You must be a collaborative, service-minded person who is always ready to roll-up your sleeves to manage or action requests from our internal clients. You will rely on your experience to provide pragmatic advice that balances the needs of the business with the independence of the Firm.
The desired skills required include:
• Experience in professional services
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and know when to seek guidance
• Able to apply critical thinking in evaluating different business scenarios/outcomes
• Knowledge of corporate structures and financial products (desirable)
Key attributes
The attributes we are seeking include:
- a willingness to work alongside the business to provide practical and timely advice;
- drive, self-motivation, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn;
- strong attention to detail;
- pro-active and self-managed;
- orderly, responsible and methodical;
- down to earth and keen to work in a collaborative environment;
- efficient and effective in handling tasks; and
- able to independently manage deadlines and responses.
About us: Deloitte Culture
We pride ourselves on having a team of diverse, high performing professionals who are talented, supportive, inclusive and social - they are at the heart of our success. Our aim is to ensure that all our people feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work, and as a result, create a workplace that encourages the true spirit of 'And different'.
From day one you’ll be considered part of the Deloitte community and our development and career progression framework will help you develop the skills and capabilities you need to succeed - in every sense of the word.
By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent & exceptional Deloitte experience globally.
Next steps
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an application directly. If you have any further questions please contact Suzanne Dunne from the Talent team on