Advisory ‑ Business Analyst - Technology Advisory
Location: Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam

Firm Service: Consulting

Reference Code: EAT -123427-JW

Type of Position:
Full-time

Deloitte is a leading provider of world-class professional services dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across six (6) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi.

Deloitte is seeking to recruit a Business Analyst in our Advisory department ‑ Technology Advisory in 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 grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Tanzania and within the East Africa market.

Role Background

As a Business Analyst, you will be an integral member of a service delivery team, collaborating with diverse and talented team members to help solve problems, improve performance, and generate value for our clients across a broad base of industries. You will have opportunities to create an impact and assume ownership of client deliverables, ranging from updating an organization’s IT model to better align with their enterprise strategy, development of technology strategy, participating in project management of technology implementations, help clients manage and leverage disruptive innovations, delivering technology solutions that help drive transformation, improve productivity and streamline business operations. You can capitalize on our cross industry presence to find your niche and build your individual brand within the organization.

The Team

Our Technology Advisory team plays a major role in directly embedding technology insights into our clients’ organizational goals. At Deloitte, our technology consultants create sharply-focused solutions within an organization’s operating model, accounting for its people, intellectual capital, technology, and processes. Engagement teams at Deloitte drive value for our clients but also understand the importance of developing resources and contributing to the communities in which we work. We make it our business to take issue to impact, both within and beyond a client setting.

Business Analyst responsibilities will include the following:
  • Ensure availability of accurate and timely data on assigned tasks as required including using available knowledge sources optimally;
  • Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frames and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets;
  • Learn and apply Deloitte standards, procedures and methodologies on assignments;
  • Assist in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement;
  • Keep the engagement manager updated on any issues arising from the assignment;
  • Assist the department with day to day administrative tasks for the receivership/liquidation assignments and also departmental administration tasks such as filing and updating of client files;
  • Ensure that all client working papers are filed per approved guidelines and all client files are continually updated;
  • Develop and manage good client relations producing outputs which meet client and Firm expectations/standards;
  • Market the Firm with the aim of maintaining and winning new business;
  • 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;
  • Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department; and
  • Any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.
Qualifications
Be a Tanzanian citizen;
  • Undergraduate degree in Information Technology or in any other related field;
  • At least an Upper Second class degree or equivalent;
  • Division 1 in 'A' Level or equivalent;
  • Division 1 in 'O' Level (with a minimum of B in both English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
  • Demonstrate strong communication, numerical and analytical skills;
  • Be willing to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly;
  • Be results oriented and able to meet tight deadlines; and
  • Advanced Excel Skills is an added advantage.
Compensation package: To the successful candidates, the firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, and a highly energised team environment working alongside individuals who are committed to working as one to meet and exceed client expectations.

Note that:
Applications without a CV attached will NOT be considered. Please indicate in your CV your score in English and Mathematics in your O levels.

Closing date: 31 July 2016