Experienced Associate - Resource Planner in Audit & Assurance

About Deloitte

Deloitte ranks among the largest and most esteemed professional services firms globally, recognized repeatedly as Best Employer in the Middle East and awarded for Consulting Excellence and Training & Development. Our commitment revolves around making meaningful impacts daily—serving clients uniquely by solving complex challenges, unlocking growth, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture that values integrity and community engagement.

Role Overview

As a Resource Planning Experienced Associate within Audit & Assurance, you will oversee scheduling and allocation of audit staff, directly reporting to local and regional leadership. Your role will encompass managing resource deployment to maximize efficiency, coordinating with management to align staffing with policy, maintaining accurate schedules, and supporting overall team utilization.

Key Duties

• Assign auditors across varied engagements throughout the year to optimize utilization and effectiveness.
• Partner with Managers and Talent Leaders to handle staffing needs and resolve conflicts in line with organizational frameworks.
• Keep resource plans updated using designated planning tools.
• Plan workforce considering budgets, service quality, and employee growth.
• Regularly monitor resource utilization, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and performance issues.
• Work with Learning teams to implement training needs.
• Produce and analyze reports ensuring quality standards are upheld.
• Communicate staffing issues to leadership to aid decision-making.
• Manage expectations effectively and escalate concerns as necessary.
• Execute other relevant duties as required.

Leadership and Skills

• Embody Deloitte's values by exploring impact opportunities and fostering personal growth.
• Serve as brand ambassador to attract talent and uphold professional standards.
• Exhibit accountability, strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Maintain professionalism and build positive relationships across various levels.
• Be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently across multiple priorities.
• Analyze data with precision to support resourcing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational background.
• Minimum of three years practical experience in roles involving planning or scheduling.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Advanced computer proficiency, particularly with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and management software.