Business Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Financial Advisory
 

Business Support Services – Manager
 

Our Business Support practice is one of the prominent market players in East Africa providing integrated Business Support services to a focused portfolio of domestic and multi-national clients, private as well as government institutions. 

What a career with our Business Support team means for you, is outstanding experience gained through blending international best practice with in-depth knowledge and sensitivity to local market conditions.
 

The position will be based in our Nairobi office with occasional travel to the EA region.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the provision of Outsourcing Services for our clients by providing technical advice in relation to the services to be provided;
• Develop, nurture and grow the existing client portfolio;
• Establish new client relationships with the aim of growing our client portfolio;
• Identify and follow up cross-selling opportunities and act as a link between the Firm and clients;
• Keep abreast with technical developments in the profession and the country, in order to anticipate client needs and offer value added and practical business solutions;
• Ensure that clients are kept satisfied by responding to their needs expeditiously and continually seeking feedback on how the Firm can improve its service offering;
• Develop and oversee the systems that ensure that client companies comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards as well as the relevant and statutory requirements;
• Train and develop the skills of the team in accordance with the Firm’s methodologies and ensure that their performance is professionally managed per the Firm’s guidelines;
• Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department;
• Conduct performance appraisals of all team members after the engagement in accordance with the Firm’s established performance standards;
• Contribute to the preparation of the department’s budget; and
• Carry out general office administration duties.

Qualifications:
 

As the ideal team player, you should posses the following attributes:

• Bachelor of Accounting degree from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification in accounting;
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS;
• A minimum of six years’ experience within a professional service firm with specific experience in auditing and/or outsourcing of accounting services; and
• A confident and result oriented individual with an ability to handle a client portfolio and meetings independently.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: www.deloitte.com/ke (Careers > Experienced hires > Job Search > Kenya > Business Support Services - Manager )

To be considered, your application must be received by close of business on 20 July 2012.