Active Job Openings at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Foster and sustain robust client relationships, understanding their unique needs and delivering outstanding service to ensure satisfaction and repeat engagements.
• Technology Integration: Champion the integration of new technologies and methodologies to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and maintain our competitive edge.
• Mentorship: Mentor and cultivate junior engineers, aiding in their professional growth and ensuring their effective contribution to project success.
• Presentations and Reporting: Prepare and present persuasive presentations and reports to clients and stakeholders, articulating the benefits and impact of process engineering initiatives.
• Project Oversight: Oversee project budgets, resources, and schedules, guaranteeing profitability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of information technology experience with a strong emphasis on cloud technology in a consulting and client-facing capacity.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and management experience in cloud technology-related projects, with a proven track record of successful implementation.
• Technology Platforms: Have experience in one or more of the following: Azure, AWS, GCP, VMWare, Rancher, RedHat OpenShift
• Analytical Skills: Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with clients and team members at all levels.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in process simulation and optimization software, as well as standard office applications.
• Travel: Willingness to travel as necessary to engage with clients and oversee project execution.

Personal Attributes

• Energy and Dedication: A high-energy individual with a passion for excellence and unwavering dedication to client service.
• Innovation: An innovative thinker who is eager to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
• Collaboration: A collaborative leader who excels in a team setting and is adept at building and nurturing relationships.
• Lifelong Learning: A committed lifelong learner, dedicated to both personal and professional development.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage process engineering projects with a focus on lean principles and Six Sigma techniques, from inception through to successful completion.
• Perform comprehensive analysis of current processes, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and devise innovative strategies to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process engineering solutions are in alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Offer technical expertise and mentorship to clients and team members, promoting a culture of knowledge exchange and continuous improvement.
• Foster and sustain robust client relationships, understanding their unique needs and delivering outstanding service to ensure satisfaction and repeat engagements.
• Champion the integration of new technologies and methodologies to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and maintain our competitive edge.
• Mentor and cultivate junior engineers, aiding in their professional growth and ensuring their effective contribution to project success.
• Prepare and present persuasive presentations and reports to clients and stakeholders, articulating the benefits and impact of process engineering initiatives.
• Oversee project budgets, resources, and schedules, guaranteeing profitability and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering, with a strong emphasis on lean engineering and Six Sigma in a consulting and client-facing capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in engineering projects, with a proven track record of successful implementation.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with clients and team members at all levels.
• Proficiency in process simulation and optimization software, as well as standard office applications.
• Willingness to travel as necessary to engage with clients and oversee project execution.

Personal Attributes:

• A high-energy individual with a passion for excellence and unwavering dedication to client service.
• An innovative thinker who is eager to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
• A collaborative leader who excels in a team setting and is adept at building and nurturing relationships.
• A committed lifelong learner, dedicated to both personal and professional development.

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Your Key Responsibilities

• Building on the strategy of the client organisation, define the transformation vision, journey and delivery model for implementing transformation products, services, experiences and solutions.
• Design, reinvent and innovate business models that will create long term value and disrupt markets.
• Design, establish and operate innovation programs, including agile or lean approaches to developing new innovations in products, service, experiences or business models.
• Facilitate design thinking workshops and sprints to define transformation solutions and potential roadmaps for implementation.
• Crystallise and document the thinking of the wider EY and client teams so that ideas and approaches can be crisply and clearly communicated.
• Lead and manage large scale cross-functional projects and strategic transformations. Define and implement teams that orchestrate the delivery of transformation initiatives at clients.
• Orchestrate, coordinate and project manage the transformation acceleration process.
• Enable the implementation of concepts, solutions and systems that have been defined through research, strategy, ideation and innovation.
• Analyse data and provide recommendations to client executives on strategic initiatives and transformations.
• Drive business development, build and grow the pipeline. Drive the pursuit process to develop the proposal, approach, planning and commercials whilst ensuring adherence to the quality and risk management processes to protect the reputation of our firm.
• Build client relationships and establish the team as a trusted advisor in the market place.
• Convene diverse teams so their time is used productively and creates high value outputs.
• Collaborate across EY teams and solutions to increase value for our clients, contributing to building a better working world.
• Coach and develop our junior team members and assist them in crafting a career journey to assist others in achieving their purpose and objectives.

Skills and attributes for success

• A passion for people — our people are our greatest asset. We need you to be able to lead project teams to bring out the best in our people and help them to develop and grow.
• Ability to build exceptional client relationships — our clients are at the centre of what we do. Through the delivery of engagements, you will be responsible for managing key client relationships to make sure that we deliver quality and value.
• Ability to think strategically and to solve complex problems. You will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills focused on developing solutions, creating logical arguments or analysis, assimilating largest amounts to complex information, identifying or anticipating issues or challenges.
• Ability to communicate, making complex systems and situations simple to understand. You’ll communicate visually, verbally and in written reports.
• Ability to manage projects –we help our client solve their complex business challenges and then deliver the solution to have a positive impact.
• Ability to learn new ideas and capabilities rapidly through self–driven learning and research. You’ll need to be able to assimilate new ideas and information rapidly, making sense of the world around you and at clients.
• Leadership capabilities that accept responsibility, build high performing teams, scale through appropriate delegation and teamwork, share clear direction, gain support and commitment from others, provide feedback openly and learn from feedback from others whilst admitting mistakes in order to learn.
• Intellectual curiosity and passionate about solving complex problems. We are looking for people who are purpose driven and ask better questions to seek better answers
• An entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.
• Enthusiasm and ability to collaborate well in teams. We are looking for inclusive people who value differences and have a real desire to both learn and coach others

Technical Requirements

• More than 10 years’ experience in strategy, innovation and/or transformation consulting.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Commerce or Sciences from a reputable tertiary institution
• Post graduate degree – either a Masters’ or Doctoral degree is preferred
• Additional certifications to support the skillsets required
• Experience in Government & Public Sector 

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Your client responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication.
• Assign and manage tasks with other team members considering engagement needs and identified business outcomes, and organize own work such that important items get done first.
• Build strong internal relationships within EY and with other services across the organization.
• Research client industry, company structure, key customers and suppliers and possible insight into operations and the various processes.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
• Collaborate with the client to identify critical project outcomes, work products, barriers to success, and changes in expectations or scope.
• Manage time within budget of the engagement (s) for self and team.
• Identifying possible business risks and control weaknesses from the business processes under review.
• Review worked performed by team members.
• Review and/or draft documents and presentations to explain issues and solution options and implications.
• Display a logical thought process in understanding client challenges and exploring possible solutions.   
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues to partner along with suggested preventive or mitigating actions.
• Present reports to client.
• Assist with drafting proposals.

Your people responsibilities

• Act as a visible role model for our people.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Give honest supportive feedback to colleagues.
• Take personal responsibility for own performance and career development.
• Play an active role in EY and Service line team activities.
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.

Technical skills requirements

• Must have Honours in Internal Audit, Accounting, Business, Finance or other related field.
• Must have CIA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience of which 3/ 4 must be supervising, coaching and managing staff.
• Related audit or applicable business experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

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Your client responsibilities 

• Manage quality of service delivery 
• Project manage multiple client engagements and ensure exceptional quality service. 
• Act as an IFRS subject matter resource for one or more FAAS solutions: 
• Financial Accounting and Reporting Excellence 
• Accounting Processes  
• Regulation, Governance and Financing 
• Audit remediation and readiness 
• Organizing and providing technical training  
• Addressing service delivery quality issues if and when they occur  

Your people responsibilities 

• Coach, manage, develop and lead more junior team members, and manage their performance 
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing assistant managers and staff 

Manage business and clients 

• Actively support the Africa or EMEIA FAAS leadership both in terms of growth as well as quality initiatives 
• Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work  
• Support growing the EY Business and expanding client relationships 
   

 Competencies / Skills: 

• Chartered Accountant (CA) 3 - 5 years (post qualification) in auditing or finance controllership roles including at least 3 years of Financial Accounting Advisory experience  
• Expert Knowledge of IFRS and International auditing standards (detailed knowledge and experience in newer accounting standards, namely IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and IFRS 15 is essential) 
• Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions: 
• GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards 
• Drafting and designing accounting policies   
• Technical accounting research and advice 
• Consolidation and Compilation support 
• Financial statement close process support  
• Transaction accounting and reporting – IPO’s , Carve Outs , PPA etc 
• Audit remediation and readiness 
• Benchmarking services and market analysis 
• Advanced data analytics (will be an added advantage) 
• strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees 
• strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills 
• ability to work independently or in a team 
• ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies 
• Industry Sector specialization will be an added advantage 
• International work experience will have added advantage 
• Banking or Insurance industry experience preferable 

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Your key responsibilities

• The scope of the work that you can expect to be involved in will include supporting our clients across a range of risk and prudential-related topics.
• Manage Regulatory audits of the BA Returns for our banking clients from an end-to-end basis on smaller banks and be part of a wider team supporting on large multi-national banking groups.
• Oversee and be part of other projects, mainly non-audit services, focusing on various prudential and risk  management aspects, such as ICAAP reviews, Pillar 3 disclosure reviews, Governance and reviews of the Basel regulatory reforms.
• You'll actively establish internal and external relationships and identify and escalate potential business opportunities for Ernst & Young within existing engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of banking and the prudential regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the banking system, financial and banking products, regulations, and risk management.
• Familiar with the Basel III framework at both a theoretical and practical level; and abreast of best practice in regulatory reporting
• An understanding of developments regarding the Basel framework reforms would also be beneficial
• Knowledge of current auditing techniques, specifically in respect of auditing regulatory returns will also be beneficial
• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Minimum CA(SA), or other Risk related qualification
• Familiarity with SARB prudential requirements, such as Banks Act and Regulations (Basel framework)
• Experience in the Financial Services sector from either an auditing, consulting perspective or within a commercial bank
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in the Banking sector environment of which at least 2 years’ experience of Prudential regulatory environment within Financial Services.
• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures within an audit firm
• Proficiency with MS Office

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to understand and adapt to changing regulatory and legislative requirements

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Your key responsibilities

• Taking into account your experience and maturity, your involvement will vary from assisting in delivering these projects, acting as a subject matter expert or leading a team towards excellent client experience. Furthermore, you may be involved in pro-actively identifying and pursuing opportunities for further business and team growth.
• You will be involved in the following activities during project delivery.
• Understanding client’s risk exposure and developing appropriate information and cybersecurity strategies.
• Assessing the maturity of clients’ current cybersecurity program and identifying areas for improvement.
• Building a prioritized roadmap for project investments and organizational change initiatives and validating that the client’s security investments have improved its security posture.
• Defining and implementing cybersecurity related frameworks, supported by policies, standards and procedures, in line with internal and/or external (compliance) requirements.
• Supporting the client’s team by acting as an interim team member (e.g. CISO, cybersecurity officer, cybersecurity manager).
• Monitoring progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients.
• Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management.  
• Demonstrating and applying a thorough understanding of complex information systems.
• Establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Helping identify and developing business opportunities and delivering quality client services.

Profile 

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree with a strong affinity with information and IT security/governance.
• You 6+ year's relevant experience in assessing or implementing cybersecurity process and governance, and experience in working independently or as part of a large team to delivery cybersecurity services on its own or within large complex projects.
• You have 2+ year's experience building and managing teams.
• Proven experience in Cloud, OT and/or Zero Trust design and implementation is considered a plus.
• Possession of relevant qualifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP and/or CISA, as well as involvement in industry related organizations (e.g. ISACA, L-SEC, ISF… ) are an asset.
• You have knowledge of and experience with relevant industry security standards and frameworks, such as ISO 2700x, ISF, NIST, WebTrust, OWASP, COBIT, GAPP, SABSA, …
• You are able to communicate effectively with both IT and business people about information security matters.
• You have an analytical mindset, strive for quality and are able to work in a result-oriented environment.
• Proven experience in conducting vulnerability and penetration testing as well as conducting threat profiles is advantageous.

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Your client responsibilities 

Manage quality of service delivery 

•  Project manage multiple client engagements and ensure exceptional quality service. 
• Act as an IFRS subject matter resource for one or more FAAS solutions: 
• Financial Accounting and Reporting Excellence 
• Accounting Processes  
• Regulation, Governance and Financing 
• Audit remediation and readiness 
• Organizing and providing technical training  
• Addressing service delivery quality issues if and when they occur  

Your people responsibilities           

• Coach, manage, develop and lead more junior team members, and manage their performance 
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing staff 

Manage business and clients 

•  Actively support the Africa or EMEIA FAAS leadership both in terms of growth as well as quality initiatives 
• Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work  
• Support growing the EY Business and expanding client relationships 

 Competencies / Skills: 

•  Chartered Accountant (CA) 1-2 years (post qualification) in auditing or finance controllership roles including at least 3 years of Financial Accounting Advisory experience  
• Expert Knowledge of IFRS and International auditing standards (detailed knowledge and experience in newer accounting standards, namely IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and IFRS 15 is essential) 
• Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions: 
• GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards 
• Drafting and designing accounting policies   
• Technical accounting research and advice 
• Consolidation and Compilation support 
• Financial statement close process support  
• Transaction accounting and reporting – IPO’s , Carve Outs , PPA etc 
• Audit remediation and readiness 
• Benchmarking services and market analysis 
• Advanced data analytics (will be an added advantage) 
• strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees 
• strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills 
• ability to work independently or in a team 
• ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies 
• Industry Sector specialization will be an added advantage 
• International work experience will have added advantage 
• Banking or Insurance industry experience preferable 

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Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams, coordinating valuation engagements for the purpose of management planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, restructuring and reorganization, and corporate strategy. Identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed. Develop new and creative analyses to prove key assertions across multiple work streams. Assume a leadership role in report generation and working closely with the Business modelling team.
• Present findings to the client via reports and presentations. Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, mentor others, stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of the Valuation services provided.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance or accounting with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, or national valuation firm or experience in the valuation practice of an accounting firm
• An accounting designation i.e., CA, CFA, CPA etc.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget and revenue and provide the necessary leadership and guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work deliverables.
• Proven business development, marketing and negotiating techniques with a demonstrated track record of pursing and closing business opportunities, and the ability to manage engagement risk through reaffirming client satisfaction.
• Excellent analytical, project-management, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong technical skills including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint