Vacancy – Manager Advisory

The Manager, Advisory will be responsible for sourcing and leading advisory engagements, driving business growth, and delivering high-impact solutions to clients across various industries. This role involves managing consulting projects, analysing business challenges, developing recommendations, and ensuring client satisfaction. The manager will also play a key role in business development, team leadership, and regulatory compliance, contributing to the firm’s overall growth and market positioning in Burundi and the East African region.

Growth & Profitability

    • Developing and implementing strategies for business growth and expansion.
    • Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities for business growth.
    • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and revenue streams.
    • Respond to bids and prepare both technical and financial proposals.
    • Deliver within the scope of the projects while meeting or exceeding profit targets.
    • Following up on the payment of fees by clients

Leadership / Employee Excellence & BDO Relationships
    • Providing leadership and guidance to team members.
    • Coaching team members, recognizing their strengths, and encouraging them to take ownership of their personal development.
    • Mentor and develop junior consultants, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their full potential.
    • Conducting regular performance reviews and implementing improvement initiatives.
    • Resolving issues which prevent the team from working effectively.
    • Building and maintaining a strong organizational culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Market Focus / Client Centricity
    • Ensure extensive analysis of client needs, existing client processes, understanding client’s business landscape, defining requirements, and then expertly delivering solutions and strategies.
    • Manage client relationships and set expectations.
    • Provide clients with timely updates on project progress/phases.
    • Carry out after-sale services monitoring and evaluation to ensure customer needs are met and issues properly addressed.
    • Liaising closely with clients to ensure that required information is received and handled efficiently and effectively.
    • Research and resolve any technical queries from clients.

Operational Excellence
    • Developing work plans in line with the strategic plan.
    • Source and bring together subject matter expertise for specified niche projects.
    • Manage project risk, up/cross-selling, and oversight of team deliverables.
    • Support all department divisions in proposal development and Quality Assurance of all documents produced before submission.
    • Monitor efficient execution and timely delivery of projects to clients within the designated timeframe.
    • Manage the planning and execution of consulting projects, including project management, research and analysis, and report writing.
    • Ensuring effective management of client data and confidentiality.
    • Lead project teams and work closely with senior consultants to develop and execute effective solutions for clients.

Quality, Risk, and Compliance
    • Developing and implementing risk management strategies and controls.
    • Draft comprehensive project reports and recommendations to the organization’s management/client.
    • Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
    • Developing and maintaining internal and external communication channels.

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