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Key responsibilities:

• Identify and project manage continuous improvement activities and/or projects, working closely within the Region HR function and with Area / Global HR teams to continuously improve and optimize the HR operating model and service delivery standards through technology and process
• Working with Region and Area/Global teams, drive innovation and enhanced user experience through global technology platforms
• Monitor performance against agreed standards for activities/projects being managed; work to resolve issues as they arise
• Develop and implement methodologies to measure benefits realization over time after project completion
• Support the provision of valuable, “fit for purpose” management information within the HR function
• Apply insight and knowledge to transform HR data into meaningful, tangible outputs to support data-led discussion and decision making
• Support internal HR Finance processes and policies to ensure good financial controls and planning activities are in place, summarising key financial information, metrics and actions
• Support HR compliance by ensuring adherence to various regulatory requirements and guidance
• Talent team operations management including Sharepoint site maintenance, managing and coordinating monthly team meetings, ad hoc operational support for Regional Talent Leadership

Key interactions:

• Regional Talent Leader
• Other Regional Talent Team functions, i.e. Recruiting, Talent Development, Total Rewards, Talent Consultants, etc
• HR Services, i.e Talent Shared Services, HR Systems, People Data Reporting & Analytics, Mobility, HR Projects, M&A
• Other Non-Talent functions, e.g. IT and Finance

Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of thinking and acting strategically and commercially in pursuit of the wider EY business objectives
• Demonstrable experience of working in fast-paced, stressful environments to deliver required results
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of HR operations and experience to implement them effectively
• Ability to proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities, solve problems and drive to exceed expectations
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to perform and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal oversight; work well under pressure and with time constraints
• Strong project management skills - to oversee projects to time/cost/quality standards
• Strong problem solving/conceptual/analytical thinking; able to assess complex or ambiguous situations and propose recommended solutions
• Strong team player with an enthusiastic, can do approach, able to interact well with people at all levels within the firm. Able to pre-empt stakeholder needs, communicate timely, and proactively manage expectations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - ability to set priorities and allocate work within effective time frames
• Strong influencing and communication skills – ability and maturity to challenge and influence internal and external stakeholders (where required) to achieve desired outcomes
• Knowledge of change management and ability to execute change acting as a change agent.
• Advanced analytical skills including advanced Excel skills, Power BI skills, etc

Experiences:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience

Preferred experience includes working in:

• Professional services or a large corporate environment
• Change management / Talent Operations type roles
• International and diverse environments
• Matrix organisations
• Project management focussed roles or experiences

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Your key responsibilities

• As a senior manager, you will participate in and help supervise multiple and challenging tax engagements and to deliver innovative tax planning ideas and solutions for our diverse clients.

Skills and attributes for success

•  Manage large transfer pricing client projects involving the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, provision of controversy support services & providing general transfer pricing advice
• Contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training transfer pricing professionals
• Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
• Understand, follow, and communicate workplace policies and procedures to all levels of staff
• Identifying business development transfer pricing opportunities that will bring value to our clients and grow our business
• Motivating your team to perform their best while providing mentorship and guidance allowing them to stretch to their full potential
• Building strategic and trusting relationships with business leaders by thinking broadly and globally, as well as generating innovative, future oriented solutions.
• Supplying innovative transfer pricing and economic ideas, alongside responsive services and work products

To qualify for the role you must have

• One or more of the following: an advanced degree in economics, law, finance, tax or accounting; CPA or a similar certification
• A minimum of eight years' transfer pricing or similar experience and an understanding of complex transfer pricing
• Excellent managerial, organizational, project management, analytical, and verbal/written communication concepts
• Experience in leading large transfer pricing projects & revenue authority queries
• The ability to work at a fast pace, often with shifting responsibilities

 Ideally, you’ll also have

• A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment

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Your key technical responsibilities 

The successful applicant will work within a team which offers our clients advice and hands on assistance with issues such as:

• The design, review and validation of credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD and ECL) under IFRS 9
• The design, review and validation of Basel IRB models
• Credit impairment assessment and due diligence reviews
• Creation of data visualisations, generating in-depth insights
• Design and review of credit risk pricing models
• Design and review of economic capital models

Your client and business responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements
• Assist with the build and delivery of client solutions, based on knowledge of clients’ agendas
• Develop informed views for clients on the implications of current and anticipated industry issues
• Assist with new business sales through proactively managing accounts, identifying new client opportunities and playing a role in developing and driving sales campaigns
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop your own personal skills

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Qualifications: Relevant Honours or Masters (MCom / MSc /MPhil) level degree
• Professional qualification (CFA / FRM / PRM / FIA / FASSA) a plus
• A minimum of 4 years relevant working experience
• Proficiency in SAS, R or Python

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Essential Functions of the Job

Account planning and tracking:

• Understand the Account Management Framework (AMF) and champion application towards robust account planning and tracking;
• Own implementation of Account Plans and initiate regular reviews against planned milestones and targets;
• Run structured Account Progress Tracking Meetings with the SLML and Service Line Account Leaders, and follow through with implementing actions;
• Proactively highlight risks and issues with respect to realisation of the account revenue plans;
• Manage implementation of Business Development related activities and client events such as showcasing EY solutions;
• Ensure every engagement code has relevant number of service quality assessments in line with account targets;
• Be known for providing reliable and timeous support that responds to your stakeholders needs; and
• Understand account support related processes and systems and where required ensure that data quality remains complete and accurate.

Revenue, sales and pipeline tracking:

• Promote and leverage the available reporting dashboards and metrics to actively track priority service line accounts’ performance, including monitoring GTER, Backlog, Pipeline, Projections, Margin;
• Drive weekly progress tracking of revenue, sales, backlog and pipeline against respective targets;
• Ensure relevant stakeholders receive and understand reported data;
• Alert the SLML, Service Line Account Leaders and Account Teams, where there are challenges with meeting targets; and
• Investigate and resolve instances of incorrect reporting.

Know your customer:

• Keep the SLML and Service Line Account Leaders appraised on key developments in the account;
• Consolidate and share client insights and news from account meetings, EY or external knowledge sources;
• Support the Service Line Account Leader, Account Team and other stakeholders, requiring information or guidance; and
• Summarise or extract snippets from Analyst/Financial Reports into insights to disseminate to relevant stakeholders.

Build relationships:

• Develop strong working relationships with the Markets & Business Development Team, SLML, Service Line Account Leaders, Account Teams and other stakeholders;
• Build great relationships with clients, especially the Procurement function; and
• Update Service Line Priority Accounts relationship related information in CRM, MDM, GIS and any other relevant systems.

Pipeline management:

• Maintain a lapsed pipeline rate of <3% for Service Line Priority Accounts;
• Direct new business client enquiries to the right team and follow through to ensure a proposal/feedback has been shared;
• Keep pipeline data accurate and updated; and
• Initiate, track and feed Win/Loss reviews into Account teams.

Knowledge management:

• Liaise with respective EY Knowledge professionals/ sector specialists to provide relevant knowledge to Account Teams;
• Drive development of agreed client collateral e.g. Client Newsletters; and
• Maintain catalogue and/or ensure catalogue of database of Proposals Submitted, Key Deliverables (non-confidential), Case Studies and Credentials from Engagement Partners / Managers remain up to date.

Learning and development:

• Expected to remain current on relevant EY training and curriculum (e.g. Sector Training, Account Management Framework (AMF), Systems Training, Lead Badges, amongst others.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Excellent project management skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Strong business and commercial acumen;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Exhibits drive and determination to overcome internal and external barriers and get results from people; and
• Is above average in competencies like Reporting, Data analysis, Business Research, MS Tools, etc. 

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• University degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience; and
• Experience in a large Global organisation preferred.

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Required skills include:

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical skills
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Highly meticulous and methodical

Responsibilities: 

• Collate payroll information.
• Process payroll input
• Extract payroll reports and deliverables
• Ad hoc payroll tasks as assigned.

To qualify for the role, you should have:

• Matric with bachelor’s pass including Maths or a payroll qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years payroll experience inclusive of processing experience.
• Knowledge of SAGE300 and PaySpace applications are an advantage.

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Your key responsibilities

• Supporting on/managing actuarial audits on IFRS17 and Solvency Assessment and Management for life or non-life insurers
• Supporting the Head of Actuarial Function and potentially managing HAF engagements for life or non-life insurers and reinsurers
• Managing/supporting on engagements covering ERM frameworks, ORSA, Risk Appetite or other risk topics 
• Managing/supporting on value-adding projects covering IFRS17 implementation and other topics related to trends in the actuarial field
• Further developing our team by coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Continually learning and sharing your knowledge with the wider actuarial team
• Most of your work will be project based for a once-off set period time or on a recurring basis, which enables you to work with different team members and subject matter experts, gaining invaluable experience and technical knowledge. 

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 3 years’ experience in the Life or Non-Life Insurance industry
• Preferably a maximum of 2 actuarial exams outstanding
• Experience in financial reporting (SAM/Solvency II, IFRS, EV) preferential
• Team player and proactive, self-starter 
• Curious mindset and keenness to learn
• Critical thinker and solution-orientated approach

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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

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Principal Responsibilities

• Work with the auditors and finance team to prepare income tax and deferred tax calculations for the AFS
• Preparation and submission of company income tax returns with supporting schedules and workings
• Completion and submission of IT14SD Supplementary Declaration returns
• Preparation and submission of provisional tax calculations
• Checking tax assessments, and following up on all tax related issues
• Liaising with SARS and stakeholders with regards to tax issues
• Draft letters/objections and other query responses to SARS
• Online tax clearance/tax status applications
• Calculation and payment of dividend withholding tax and filing of dividend tax returns
• Assistance with calculation of foreign withholding tax credits and signing off monthly reconciliations
• Assistance with review of monthly vat processes/returns/schedules
• Preparing technical opinions/position papers for the organisation and ensuring procedures and processed are adhered to, to manage compliance for the firm
• Keeping abreast of the latest tax developments
• Assistance to the operations team, payroll and HR departments with general VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax and Customs queries
• Assist with the relevant tax submissions in foreign countries, USA, India, Nigeria
• Assistance with Africa Tax Compliance Dashboard
• Formalise and report any known tax related transgressions

Qualifications

• CA(SA)/Bcom(Acc) or similar qualification with an appropriate post degree qualification in tax
• Accreditation with relevant professional body, SAICA, SAIT etc.
• Practical working experience at/with SARS
• Practical working experience in a tax compliance/consulting department
• Practical experience in handling cross border transactions, VAT and PAYE

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Role: Carbon Consultant

• Assist clients with quantifying GHG emissions (with verifiable audit trail) in accordance with the National GHG Emission Reporting Regulations and the Methodological Guidelines for the Quantification of GHG Emission.
• Assist clients with carbon tax compliance (Carbon Tax Act 2019) and the associated tax-free allowances:
• Carbon budgets and future Mandatory Carbon Budgets
• Pollution Prevention Plans (future Mitigation Action Plans)
• Performance Benchmarks
• Carbon Offsets (assist / facilitate purchase and retire of credits)
• Understanding the impact of policy changes and developing financial models to model the financial impacts.
• Assisting clients with compliance requirements under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (EU, UK and potential future CBAM). Assisting with actual embedded emission calculations, ongoing policy developments and changes and understanding and modelling the impacts of CBAM of covered sectors.
• Assisting clients quantify Scope 3 emissions.
• Development of Carbon Credit Projects (feasibility and development) assistance in drafting and understanding Carbon Market Frameworks.
• Perform GHG verification (ISO 14064/5) for GHG reporting, CBAM and carbon credit projects.
• We run carbon connect steering committee meetings for big clients and discuss all the major policy developments and how this impacts our clients and work closely with EY Global Teams based in Europe and United Kingdom as well as other jurisdictions.