Job Opportunities at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Minimum Requirements for the Role:

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum of 4 years of Capital Markets experience.

Skills Required:

• Independent self-starter.
• Attention to detail with an understanding of the bigger picture.
• Experience in both debt and equity transactions.
• Debt Transaction Experience:
• Commercial Paper issuances within the South African market.
• Listing of debt on international exchanges, including Euro Medium Term Programmes.
• Equity Transaction Experience:
• Listings on the JSE Limited.
• Category 1 acquisitions and/or disposals on the JSE Limited.
• Periodic reporting experience related to pro forma financial information as per the JSE Listings Requirements.
• Knowledge of the other three South African stock exchanges and their Listings Requirements.
• Comfort letter experience for debt and/or equity transactions.

Qualifications Required:

• An honours degree in accounting.
• CA(SA) qualification is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Previous Industry Exposure: 4 years within both the debt and equity markets.
• Previous Consulting Experience: Not required.

Core Purpose and Responsibilities:

• Core Purpose: To support the Assurance business with JSE related matters and provide support within Africa.
• Important Responsibilities: Prioritization and management of work while maintaining quality across multiple engagements.
• Challenges and Problems to Solve: Balancing workload and quality control in a dynamic environment.
• Learning Opportunities: Development of new skills related to the JSE Listings Requirements, local and international debt listings, and comfort letter experience.

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Responsibilities

Innovation and Solutions:

• Implementation of innovative solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency and drive business innovation. This involves evaluating new technologies, integrating systems, and developing digital strategies that will transform processes and provide a competitive edge in the market.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within each Sub Service Line to improve efficiencies and margin.

Data Analysis and Insights:

• Oversee the execution of data analytics activities, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with EY Teams / data analysts to interpret data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to data quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Coordinate resources and tasks effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, and issues; develop mitigation strategies as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding project status, issues, and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate regular meetings and status updates to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and project objectives

Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and report on key metrics and KPIs.
• Identify deviations from plan and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to management and stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes for success:  

• Ability to develop and deliver high quality output against stated project objectives and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions, and ability to work under pressure
• Team player and leader who openly supports, encourages and shares knowledge with colleagues.
• Analytical and adaptive skills to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into a workable solution.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and manage cross functional projects.
• Highly organized and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change based on project needs. 
• Attention to detail which results in a constant standard of quality and the ability to communicate the value and benefits of the project.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement in the operating model and the flexibility to identify solutions to make the improvements. 

To qualify for the role, you must have: 

• Bachelor's degree in related field, preferably with an emphasis in business, accounting or technology and a minimum of 4 years related work experience.
• Business Intelligence and Data Analyst experience
• Experience in designing, setting up and managing project workplans and budgets; leading work streams for a large, complex program involving multiple, related projects as the project/program manager. 
• Strong team and project management skills with an ability to work under tight deadlines. 
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills as well as a strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail 
• Proficiency required in MS 365, including a very strong emphasis on use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Visio
• Experience with MS Power Platform, MS Power BI

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Your Key Responsibilities

• As a Finance Manager, you'll actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships. With guidance from Partners, you'll identify potential business opportunities for EY. You will develop long-term client relationships and networks, as well as develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to service client needs. By drawing on your knowledge and experience, you'll provide innovative commercial insights for clients and contribute to thought leadership. You'll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. In line with our commitment to quality, you'll consistently drive projects to completion and determine that work is of a high quality. Your role in leading teams or parts of teams on engagements will depend on the size of engagement and will be under responsibility of higher levels. They will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. 
• Work with high-growth clients and other market leaders in Financial services, preferably Insurance.
• Establish objectives and scope of work; establish the engagement budget; and take responsibility for the overall execution of the project through wrap-up and final report delivery.
• Stay abreast of current industry and economic developments relevant to the client's business.
• Designing the target finance operating model
• Improving the closing, consolidation and reporting cycle through technology
• Enhancing the decision making process by optimising the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Supporting as a functional Finance expert in the implementation of finance tools (ERP, Consolidation, Controlling, Reporting and Visualisation tools)
• Making the change happen in the finance teams by designing and monitoring transition roadmaps
• Display a logical thought process in understanding client challenges and exploring possible solutions.
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues to project manager along with suggested preventive or mitigating actions.
• Develop your professional knowledge and experiences.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude, team working and communication skills
• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness
• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership.
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as finance, business, engineering, computer science etc.
• A post graduate degree or relevant professional designation (i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CFA)
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm
• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• 7-12 years of consulting experience
• Experience with finance functions – Record to report processes involving account reconciliations, Journals, Transaction matching, Variance analysis, intercompany etc.
• Experience in pre-sales/business development/go-to-market roles
• Ability to lead client workshops and discussions to enable sales 
• Knowledge on Financial Consolidation and Close, Cost Allocation and Finance Planning and Budgeting Processes
• Strong accounting skills and understands financial reports and statements
• Should have knowledge of activities in financial close of an organisation for month/Quarter/Annual close
• Translate business requirements to technical language and model/program them in applications
• Managing/ supervising teams of people on project work
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure
• Open to travel (Domestic & International)

Ideally, you'll also have

• Good experience in Chart of accounts design
• 4 real time projects on any finance functions with knowledge of technical solutions like Oracle, BlackLine, Onestream, SAP, ERPs
• Good Knowledge on ledger and sub-ledger systems; technical know-how of SAP ERP/HANA, Oracle GL
• Practical knowledge of finance data architecture and financial reporting tools in the Financial service industry.
• Strong project management skills

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Your Key Responsibilities

• As a Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, you will collaborate with our clients to understand the challenges that face their business and help implement a tailored solution. You will use your analytical ability to translate the corporate strategy of leading organizations into meaningful change. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market.

Some examples of how you will drive our client’s finance department to the next level:

• Designing the target finance operating model
• Improving the closing, consolidation and reporting cycle through technology
• Enhancing the decision making process by optimizing the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Supporting as a functional Finance expert in the implementation of finance tools (ERP, Consolidation, Controlling, Reporting and Visualisation tools)
• Making the change happen in the finance teams by designing and monitoring transition roadmaps
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress.
• Manage tasks with other team members considering engagement needs and identified business outcomes.
• Build strong internal relationships within EY and with other services across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
• Analyse business processes, help in developing financial models, assist in improvement of performance of various functions within various organizations.
• Display a logical thought process in understanding client challenges and exploring possible solutions.
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues to project manager along with suggested preventive or mitigating actions.
• Develop your professional knowledge and experiences.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude, team working and communication skills
• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness
• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership.
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as finance, business, engineering, computer science etc.
• A post graduate degree or relevant professional designation (i.e. CA, CPA, CFA,).
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint). Excellent academic record, ideally including a postgraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years work experience at a Consulting firm or in the Finance function (e.g., as business controller support) of a multinational company
• You have a proactive, flexible and positive work attitude and you like to work on challenging and diverse projects
• You are focused on collaborating and working in a multidisciplinary team, and are capable of influencing, encouraging and stimulating others
• You have the ambition to supervise and coach junior colleagues and contribute to their development
• You are client-oriented, able to listen carefully to our clients’ questions and needs, and able to translate these into concrete results
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You possess excellent communication and presentation skills in English

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Good working knowledge of finance technology, including but not limited to ERP, Planning and Budgeting, Reporting/Visualization systems and tools
• Experience in (Digital) Finance and Finance process improvement (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay and/or Record-to-Report) and the desire to obtain more knowledge in the field of Finance, digital enablers and improving the Finance function
• Knowledge of accounting & reporting in financial services

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Responsibilities

 Client

• Secure and enhance relationships with senior client management and within the EY Firm;
• Maintain active communication with both partners and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction. Proactively identify, document and communicate any changes to the scope of work; and
• Present findings to the client via reports and presentations. Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel.

Operational

• Assume a leadership role in report generation and working closely with the Valuation and Business modelling team;
• 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.
• Manage risk to the firm by adhering to the risk management policies and procedures and ensuring significant risks are identified
• Review work in accordance with the firm's policies on a timely basis and in a thorough and constructive manner

People

• 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.
• Live our shared cultures and values at all times and encourage your team members to do the same

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 or deals 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 track record of valuation transactions you have worked on (JSE IPE opinions, PPAs, fair valuations for financial reporting purposes, transaction/ deal purposes, etc)
• 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 and

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In your role as a Risk Assurance Associate, you’ll:

• Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Consistently deliver quality client services and manage expectations of client service delivery.
• Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Monitor 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 the client's business.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships and networks with clients and internal EY stakeholders - Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
• Possess in depth business acumen and demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge. - Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Working experience on at least two (2) full cycles of access control framework definition, security role design, remediation and implementation for ERP solutions such as SAP and Oracle. 
• Working experience in performing business process controls review, access controls review (e.g., segregation of duties) and project risk assessments in an ERP environment.  Having experience in continuous controls monitoring and controls optimization type of work would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge on key risks and expected controls (including compensating controls) in one or more business processes (e.g., procure to pay, and financial statement close)
• Understanding of and/or implementation experience with a variety of GRC tools (e.g., SAP GRC and Oracle ICM)

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A recognized university degree in accounting, business, information technology, engineering, mathematics or other relevant discipline
• At least 4 years of relevant consulting or industry experience, preferably in a professional services environment or MNC.
• Candidates who possess professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and / or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• Willingness to travel on overseas assignment as the need arises

Ideally, you’ll also have 

Application Risk & Controls

• This practice focuses on enterprise IT application assessment, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology assessment, IT Application and Tool Implementation. We deliver valuable insights and enable better business decisions through improved quality of information.

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Your key responsibilities 

• Scoping and Leading engagements involving IT risk, IT governance and IT general controls, etc. Designing solutions for clients. Reviewing detailed work programs and deliver of junior staff. Reviewing final reports to be delivered. Presenting findings to the clients. Understanding and navigating complex IT system landscapes. Ability to work collaboratively with financial audit teams and identifying key IT risk areas and integrating IT audit work into the financial audit work. Proficient in CoBiT and other IT governance requirements.
• History of working effectively with Internal Audit teams.
• Practise Management.
• Team Management.
• Working onsite at clients.
• Client expectation management.
• Subject Matter Specialist.
• Business Development.
• Project management.

In your role as a Tech Risk Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Client account management.
• Budgeting and costing.
• Allocation of resources.
• Managing deliverables.
• Client ownership / management.

Skills and attributes for success 

• IT governance
• IT risk.
• CoBiT, and similar standards.
• ISAE3402 examinations.
• Auditing and accounting skills.
• Business process skills.
• IT audit integration with financial audit.
• Logical thinker and problems solver.
• Solid management skill.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management experience – multiple engagements.
• Business development experience

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Information Systems Honours or equivalent
• Business degree in Accounting and Auditing preferably
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in an IT Audit role (must have done external audit work)
• Management Consulting experience

Ideally, you’ll also have 

Application Risk & Controls

• This practice focuses on enterprise IT application assessment, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology assessment, IT Application and Tool Implementation. We deliver valuable insights and enable better business decisions through improved quality of information.

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Your key responsibilities

• Lead project workstreams assisting finance organizations particulary Government and Public Sector Clients.
• Deliver high quality client solutions that meet and exceed client and EY expectations and are delivered on-time and on-budget.
• Drive day-to-day client solution delivery, including assisting with defining project approach, leading and motivating project teams, monitoring and managing project risks, , and successfully delivering client solutions.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings, communicating client opportunities to EY leadership, and helping develop client opportunities.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with insurance industry and regulatory leading practices.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Government and Public Sector
• Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience
• Other beneficial experience includes financial planning & analysis, management reporting, regulatory reporting, and/or related technology implementations.
• Experience implementing financial tools and technology (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, etc)
• Reporting experience with any of the following: GRAP, Statutory, IFRS
• . MCS – Modified Cash Standard
• Business Process Redesign and assessment of key finance processes (close, FP&A, etc.)
• Future state redesign
• Target Operating Model design
• Allocation (activity based costing) experience a plus
• Consulting experience, including assessments and implementations
• Experience leading junior resources in finance management workstream efforts
• Documenting requirements and processes (e.g., process flows)
• Working collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness to travel 50% or more

Ideally, you'll also have

• CA (SA), MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Experience in Onestream

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Your responsibilities

• The Africa Assurance and Audit Digital Innovation team is looking to hire a talented Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Software developer to assist in building tailored AI and innovative solutions for our Assurance business.
• You will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and support of these AI and Software solutions. These solutions are designed to monitor and facilitate process operations, enhance productivity, maximise efficiency and mitigate risk in the business. You will also be responsible for writing and modifying code, debugging software and providing support post-implementation.

Other responsibilities include:

• Designing, coding, and implementing scalable AI solutions
• Design, build and deploy AI and software models and algorithms.
• Assist other developers in understanding and using AI tools.
• Maintaining and upgrading existing solutions.
• Test, maintain and recommend AI tools to ensure strong functionality and optimisation.
• Create technical and process documentation for reference and reporting.
• Managing user access and permissions.
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications and best practice.
• Work with Business Analysts, Business Owners and other developers to define and deliver projects.
• Support the launch and implementation of solutions as well as providing post-implementation support in resolving any potential issues to ensure smooth business operations.
• Develop and deliver training to non-technical members of the Audit team in order to facilitate understanding of AI principles and technologies.
• Work with experienced team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues.
• Testing and debugging code.
• Troubleshoot and debug AI solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving.
• Highly self-motivated, self-managed and self-directed.
• Logical and efficient, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent planning, organisational, project and time management skills.
• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies.
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Software Programming or Information Management.
• 3+ years of experience in an AI development role.
• Knowledge and familiarity of AI technologies (Azure AI Services, OpenAI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Forecasting, Retrieval-Augmented Generation and similar technologies).
• Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation and Microsoft 365 platform, data storage, analysis, reporting tools and technologies (Azure SQL, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, Power Automate,  Power Pivot, Power Query & Power View, SharePoint etc) advantageous.
• Experience working on a variety of AI development projects.
• Proficient in programming languages like Python, Java, R or C++. Other languages are advantageous.
• Comfortable communicating with other developers, Business Analysts and Project Managers and business stakeholders
• Basic knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle processes, agile development methodologies,  software design and testing.
• General knowledge and experience in working with databases (Relational and non-relational).
• Experience in analysing and visualising data in Microsoft Excel, Power BI or TIBCO Spotfire advantageous.