Assistant Manager- Finance Operate at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

As the technical expert, anticipate and identify risks and be the primary reviewer to ensure work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines. Help create a positive learning culture, coaching and counselling staff to help them develop themselves.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications

Key Responsibilities

• Working effectively as a leader, team member, giving guidance, providing support, maintaining open communication channels;
• Proactively keeping managers and senior managers up to date on engagement status;
• Review deliverables;
• Present and deliver work products to clients;
• Build strong internal relationships within the compliance and reporting team and across other services and regions;
• Coach, mentor and develop junior staff members;
• Contribute to the business achieving its metrics;
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel; and
• Ensuring all team members are adequately planned on client engagements.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• CA (SA) – SAICA, SAIPA or equivalent relevant experience
• 3 years minimum practical accounting, tax and/or auditing experience
• Proven experience in delivering accounting and tax services to clients
• Commercial, legislative and industry knowledge
• Ability to apply our global compliance process and tools + Q&RM procedures
• Strong Knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles
• Experience and exposure to ERP systems; preferably Oracle
• Project management skills
• Proven ability to manage and lead self + others, as well as to effectively manage deadlines
• "Can do" or winning mind set; team player

What we look for:

We are looking for a trusted business advisor who appreciates a collaborative culture by nurturing team members through mentoring and coaching, knowledge sharing and adapting relevant ideas from previous projects or experiences. We are interested in a specialist with a strong commitment to professional and client service excellence who comes from a consulting background and exudes strong communication, presentation and influencing skills