Manager - Audit & Assurance – Assurance

Job description

Main purpose of the job The successful candidate will support the Associate Director in delivery of services to/at client premises on delegated engagement / project and promote our leadership capabilities which are living our purpose, influence, performance drive, strategic direction and talent development. The role will provide an opportunity to help tackle complex business problems faced by Organizations through exposure in the following areas: Accounting and Internal Controls; Regulatory & Compliance Services; Information Technology Assurance; Strategic Risk; and Data Analytics. The role provides exposure to working with diverse teams and clients; supports the leadership team with marketing and sourcing for new clients; scheduling jobs/ assignments and leading client planning meetings, allocation of tasks to team members, first level review of work papers, ensuring timely delivery of client reports, billing and collections. This is also an opportunity to sharpen the candidate’s leadership, analytical and business skills while working as part of the Risk Advisory team, which is committed to helping clients build trust, resilience and security, shaping responsible businesses that can sustain and grow in an increasingly unpredictable environment. What you will do Support the Associate Director on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables; Manage engagement budgets through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management; Advise clients on establishing or improving end-to-end risk management systems, processes, and frameworks to enhance strategic alignment with business goals, enable effective decision making and response, and monitor regulatory compliance; Design data and technology-enabled business processes that enable value-adding business outcomes; Advise clients on solving control design issues based on industry leading practices and regulatory requirements; Interpret business analyses to identify underlying issues, patterns and relationships, and make data-driven targeted recommendations; Leverage domain expertise and industry knowledge to deliver tailored analytics solutions; and Any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time. Required Qualifications and Experience At least a second-class honor’s bachelor’s degree in related field; Postgraduate qualification and/or Cisco as a Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) or any other relevant certification is an advantage; Five (5) or more years of experience in external/ internal audit, Internal Controls review, risk management or related filed; Willingness to travel (within Uganda and across the East Africa region); and, Be a Ugandan Citizen. Behavioral competences Excellent written and oral communication skills; Exhibit maturity and initiative with strong sense of teamwork; Strong client delivery focus; Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills; Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease; and Sound problem-solving ability. Technical Competences Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge; Demonstrated leadership skills; Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others Strong analytical skills; Good financial knowledge; Focus on quality and risk; and Proficiency in computer applications (Excel, Word, Power Point etc.). Your role as a leader At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make. Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities. Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders. Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people. Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction. Why Deloitte? At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles. Our purpose Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters Recruiter Tips We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do research to know some background about our firm and the business area you are applying to. Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party. If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal . To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date: Thursday, 17 September 2026 At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent. We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs. 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Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email. About Deloitte At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek. Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems. Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises, and the public sector, across three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Uganda and within the East Africa market. Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level. About the Department Deloitte Audit & Assurance has a singular commitment to integrity, independence, and transparency, which informs everything Deloitte does to protect the public interest. By bringing bright minds, effective processes, and world-class technologies from across our global network while drawing on our years of experience and local expertise, we push ourselves to deliver quality and enhance trust beyond your expectation. What we offer: • Audit services • Assurance services Deloitte’s Assurance services can help your organization reduce risk, accelerate performance, and meet the assurance demands of regulations and standards. Our services and solutions: Help organizations advance transparency, relevance, and the quality of information disclosed to the markets and investors to meet regulatory and attestation requirements. Provide specialized audit analytics and internal control services for external audit clients, including reviews of financial statements, reporting on internal controls, and other attest services related to financial reporting. Assist clients in navigating the complexities, risks, and opportunities in their extended enterprises by: Proactively managing and monitoring risks presented by third-party relationships Helping companies address regulatory and marketplace demand. Deloitte (Uganda) Limited currently has exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Assurance team as a Manager . We are looking for an innovative, agile, driven, engaging and proactive individual to take Assurance business to the next level. This position will be based in our Kampala office in Uganda. Click here to read more about our Assurance practice.