TAS Restructuring– Manager
The Restructuring team within Transactions AdvisoryServices (‘TAS’) at Ernst & Young are currently looking for a Manager in the Johannesburg office. As the only integrated global TAS business worldwide we are one of the leading providers of transaction advisory services in Africa.
As a TAS Manager you'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a wide variety of clients and delivers a range of assignments focusing on restructuring. You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement.
This growing team focuses on building strong relationships which will ultimately help you and your clients reach their potential. The group is seeking to recruit Managers who will be able to build on their current transaction, advisory and commercial experience to lead a number of diverse and demanding assignments. Due to the variety of services we provide to our clients, the work requires a high level of adaptability, flexibility and innovation.
Your duties and responsibilities
The Restructuring team within Transactions AdvisoryServices (‘TAS’) at Ernst & Young are currently looking for a Manager in the Johannesburg office. As the only integrated global TAS business worldwide we are one of the leading providers of transaction advisory services in Africa.
As a TAS Manager you'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a wide variety of clients and delivers a range of assignments focusing on restructuring. You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement.
This growing team focuses on building strong relationships which will ultimately help you and your clients reach their potential. The group is seeking to recruit Managers who will be able to build on their current transaction, advisory and commercial experience to lead a number of diverse and demanding assignments. Due to the variety of services we provide to our clients, the work requires a high level of adaptability, flexibility and innovation.
Your duties and responsibilities
- Working with a Partner or Director, leading the day to day execution, within TAS as well as other Ernst & Young departments, both in South Africa and internationally, on the following assignments:
- Insolvency and Restructuring
- Business planning
- Strategic advice
- Lead assignments by defining scope and in consultation with Directors or Partners ensure that assignments are executed in compliance with our policies and protocols.
- Understanding our clients’ needs, co-developing our approach with the client, and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice.
- Project manage teams, work closely with all members to lead the day to day progression of assignments to include; planning and preparation of deliverables as well as review of these deliverables.
- Responsibility for providing support, maintaining communication and updating both junior and senior members, as required.
- A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate.
- Working closely with colleagues you will ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines.
- Working to tight deadlines, thinking clearly under pressure and maintaining team morale during lengthy and challenging engagements.
- Assisting in the financial management aspects of assignments by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to engagement leaders.
- Demonstrating professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and sector insight.
- Participating in business development initiatives by leading the development of pitch documents and taking a lead role in dealing with clients.
- Building strong internal relationships within TAS and across other service lines to identify opportunities and leverage relationships.
- Develop your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium term.
- Understanding the capabilities of the firm and looking for opportunities to bring other specialists in to TAS assignments to achieve the best solution.
- As an influential member of the team, you will help to create a positive learning culture. You will be responsible for mentoring, coaching and developing more junior members of staff as well as providing constructive feedback on both a formal and informal basis.
- Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff.
- Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training our professionals.
- Maintain an education program to continually develop personal and technical skills.
- Play an important role in the growth and development of the TAS team.