consultant

senior consultant

manager

senior manager

business analyst

Deloitte

Client exposure, engagement and perks are great. Fantastic actually. You can't have a better clique corporate job than working for a big 4 firm.  Little room for mistakes and work load is heavy and long hours. I learned you need to be fully dedicated and on call, not a place to expect work life balance. The work culture is driven by the high demand of people wanting to join the firm so this creates a lot of pressure to perform and be present. Finding a good mentor or engagement assignments are very hard to select yourself. You need the right personality and work ethic to thrive. Not for everyone. Networking is very important and playing corporate politics. You need to go above and beyond to show your worth and value. Long term mental health concerns (burn out) and performance enhancement substance abuse is a dark side not discussed. Employees who develop obvious dependence issues are not acknowledged and dismissed quietly. Lots of training and changing methodology approach create gaps in management work preference. Need to know what your managements expectations are in order to delivery the 'right' results.  




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Worked at Deloitte as a finance and tax professional, supporting diverse clients across compliance, reporting, and process improvement engagements. Managed preparation and review of direct and indirect tax returns, ensured accuracy of financial data, and met strict regulatory deadlines. Collaborated with cross functional teams to analyze client information, resolve discrepancies, and deliver practical solutions aligned with client objectives. Utilized advanced Excel skills and tax software to reconcile accounts, track adjustments, and prepare detailed working papers. Maintained strong client communication, addressing queries clearly and professionally while safeguarding confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment, consistently meeting quality and performance benchmarks. Contributed to audit support, documentation, and internal controls testing, enhancing transparency and risk management. This role strengthened analytical thinking, attention to detail, and stakeholder management, while reinforcing Deloitte’s values of integrity, excellence, and continuous learning in a high performance professional services environment. Experience fostered leadership, adaptability, and a strong commitment to delivering measurable client valu

This job isn't really what it says in the standard job description, it is very much an administrator position than an executive assistant position. Expect to prep invoices, format/finalize reports or letters, book lots of travel and meeting. 

Things to note:
- despite doing work for clients and helping your partners with their client you don't qualify for a performance bonus at the end of the year, management says it's because you qualify for OT but requesting OT is very very frowned upon. Annual performance raises are dismal, consider yourself extremely lucky if you get a 1 or 2% increase
- there isn't a recognition program, if you go above and beyond for someone, don't expect a thank you - this is terrible for morale
- cutting costs is a huge priority here, because of this there were recent layoffs and a lot of admin staff have been asked to pick up the pieces and take on more
- recruiting takes forever
- benefits are okay, salary is mediocre, make sure you negotiate when you are hired 
- the admin team is really great and we all work together should any one of us need support
- management in this office isn't the best, they don't seem to listen or have any idea of what we do or are being asked to do

My experience working at Deloitte has been both challenging and rewarding. The company's commitment to excellence creates a dynamic atmosphere, encouraging me to constantly push my professional boundaries. The emphasis on innovation and cutting-edge solutions keeps the work engaging and ensures we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

One of the standout aspects is the extensive training and development programs. Deloitte invests in its employees, providing opportunities for continuous learning and growth. The mentorship initiatives have been instrumental in my career development, offering valuable guidance from seasoned professionals.

The collaborative culture at Deloitte fosters teamwork, allowing me to leverage diverse skills and perspectives. The global reach of the firm provides exposure to various industries and projects, enriching my skill set and broadening my professional horizons.

While the emphasis on work-life balance is appreciated, the fast-paced nature of the environment can be demanding. Adaptability and resilience are essential traits, given the expectations for high performance. Additionally, the hierarchical structure may not appeal to those seeking a more fluid organizational dynamic.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The fantastic people I got to work with on projects.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Coming from a typical corporate environment, the organization structure was just so very different. I had multiple managers who didn't communicate and had no real idea what I was doing.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture was great, the best I've ever experienced in 30+ years working in different industries. I don't think I'll ever be lucky enough to get to work in a culture like that again.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a consultant, your priority is billable hours. So when you are on a project you'll have a morning scrum, then break off and work on assigned tasks either on your own or in teams (in-person or virtual, I was virtal). Depending on the time of year or your short term career goals, you'll need to squeeze in certification training/exams, or re-cert training/exams. It's busy however you're always working on something unique and challenging and the passive learning never stops, which I appreciated.

- Thrived in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with interesting new challenges in the day.
- A determined and proactive assistant adept in managing busy calendars, coordinating international travel, organizing large-scale meetings and event planning. 
- Provided support with a sense of urgency to anticipate the needs of senior-level executives. Collaborated effectively with senior officers and colleagues from diverse disciplines.
- Utilized strong technical, analytical, excellent literacy, time management, communication and decision-making skills. 
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic coupled with the knowledge of upholding confidentiality.
- Managed third-party vendors. 
- Offered training new colleagues and shared best practices to team members. 
- Acquired a large network of business colleagues.
- The hardest part of the job was procrastinating a deliverable due to thorough review of task at hand. 
- The most enjoyable part of the job was acquiring a deeper knowledge of clients and their needs.

Deloitte is widely regarded as one of the most influential professional services firms in the world, and my experience with the organization reflects why it consistently earns that reputation. The firm combines deep industry expertise with a culture that emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance. What stands out immediately is Deloitte’s commitment to developing its people. Whether through formal training programs, on-the-job coaching, or access to global knowledge resources, employees are continuously encouraged to expand their skills and take ownership of their professional growth.

The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, offering exposure to challenging projects across diverse industries. This variety fosters strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability, and it provides meaningful opportunities to work with high-caliber clients on issues that truly shape their businesses. Deloitte’s multidisciplinary model—spanning audit, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk services—also allows teams to collaborate cross-functionally, bringing well-rounded perspectives to complex client problems.

•	Created tax computations of many client company’s by analysing their financial statements, creating understandings & assumptions logs, query logs, inputting information into internal tax computation software and creating a finalized tax computation detailing a company’s expected corporation tax liability for the previous financial year.
•	Conducted research on a Monetary Fund Report of 2017 to highlight potential non-Irish tax registered fund management companies who could potentially move to Ireland because of the tax implications of Brexit.
•	Successfully updated Deloitte’s Employment Investment and Incentives Scheme (EII) through analysis of new legislation ensuring that their policies remained consistent with the most relevant legislation.
•	Completed VAT returns for many client companies through contacting them to obtaining their relevant invoices and other tax applicable activities, analysing this information and categorizing by treatment and then finally calculating their overall VAT payable or repayable position for the previous financial year.

Because they're a "big four" everyone thinks this is a great company but they will make you their slave. They all micro manage, employees have to have "check ins" with Supervisor every 2 weeks which is the most pointless thing, waste of time. Superiors, Managers and even Senior Managers have NO authority to make decisions and no idea what is going on. They all take orders from the higher ups and treat employees like they're simply a number, (which they are). They don't value anyone and they're all kissing eachothers' behind to climb to the top. Most STRESSFUL place to work (both Vancouver offices and Alberta locations). Management is useless. Culture is good as they have lots of food and drink meetings/events... money which could be spent on giving employees' a raise. Some employees go years without a raise. Always making the employees do "self-reviews", like in school. Only enjoyable thing about the job was the day I walked away. Would not recommend this company, if you want a firm job then go to a different big four company. This is a place for people's ego and social status.

Everyday was new and exciting and never was there one day like the other.  Run client reports and reviewing creditors and preparing for counselling or  first meet with debtors. 
It is very difficult to put in such a small space what has been learned.  Professionally growing within the insolvency community, understanding of Income tax, Personal Property Security, Family Law Acts, etc.  Psychologically understanding human nature and how to reach beyond that to build trust.
My co-workers (whom most have moved on) were wonderful to work with and made each day a joy and excitement to come into the office each day.
The hardest part of the job was telling debtors that the creditors had rejected the proposal and finding alternatives if that an option for their circumstance.
The most enjoyable part of the job was that you saw how you were able to create hope and peace in their lives, help mend the broken pieces of their lives.

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