Fresh Openings at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

• We’re currently looking for a Life or Non-Life Actuarial Senior Manager to join our Actuarial practice in Johannesburg or Cape Town. Our team consists of more than 100 actuarial professionals across 5 locations in Africa – Johannesburg, Cape Town, Mauritius, Nairobi and Lagos.  
• Our actuarial consulting team offers a great opportunity to gain exposure across various technical actuarial areas and across a range of insurers in the South African and international market. This accelerates your learning curve, challenges your thinking and gives you the opportunity to gain depth in terms of the application of your technical actuarial skills.
• We value teaming, proactivity as well as diversity and inclusion in our team. Our team thrives because of the growth mindset environment and collaborative team culture. You would get the opportunity to work with some of the most knowledgeable actuarial professionals in the industry and colleagues that are not only brilliant but also committed, dynamic and creative.
• Through the combination of actuarial audit and consulting experience, our team members gain exceptional technical knowledge, moulding them into industry leaders and front runners on trending actuarial topics.

Your key responsibilities

• Overseeing Managers on complex, multi-faceted client projects
• Managing complex and large actuarial audits on IFRS17 and SAM for life or non-life insurers
• Driving the Head of Actuarial Function engagements for life or non-life insurers and reinsurers
• Delivering on engagements covering ERM frameworks, ORSA, Risk Appetite or other risk topics
• Delivering 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

• 7+ years’ experience in the Life or Non-Life Insurance industry
• FASSA, preferably with specialisation in life or non-life
• Experience in financial reporting (SAM/Solvency II and IFRS17) and actuarial modelling required
• Presence and confidence in reporting to and engagement with Senior Stakeholders, incl. Board, preferentially with such experience
• Consulting experience required
• Critical thinker and solution-orientated approach
• Team player and proactive, self-starter
• Curious mindset and keenness to learn
• A global mindset with an appreciation of how organisations must respond to new risks that the forces of globalisation bring

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The opportunity

• We are looking to expand our Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team by recruiting suitably qualified and experienced individuals. QAS focusses on providing credit risk, market risk and data science solutions to banking, insurance and other corporate clients. Our services cover statutory, regulatory and other quantitative areas from both a consulting and an assurance perspective.

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 3 – 4 years relevant working experience
• Proficiency in SAS, R or Python

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The Role Description

• As a manager in our Business Transformation team, you will work with cross-functional teams across our Consulting business to design operating models focused on sales and service design, sales effectiveness and pricing optimisation.
• You will support business development, creating proposals and participating in solution development and helping delivering market leading ideas and proposals to clients.
• You will manage high performing teams, coach junior team members and develop the careers of colleagues.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist leading organisations develop corporate or divisional strategies that accelerate growth and deliver long term value.
• Define the roadmaps and strategic plans that will implement strategy.
• Design, reinvent and innovate business models that will create long term value and disrupt markets.
• Design and build operating models for sales and service functions, including process, governance, organisation, technology and the supporting ecosystem.
• Design pricing architecture for products and services to ensure commercial viability to achieve the overall financial targets.
• Design, establish and operate the implementation programs, including agile or lean approaches to design, build and launch new products, service, experiences and business models.
• Analyse data and provide recommendations to client executives on strategic initiatives and transformations.
• Lead the development of proposals – from understanding the client’s requirements, defining the approach, methods and timeline to determine the team and commercials to deliver the engagement.
• Follow the appropriate quality and risk management processes in EY to protect the reputation of the firm and manage risks of engagements and clients proactively.
• Manage project teams, project financials and invoicing process.
• Responsible for quality deliverables and leveraging EY thought leadership, delivery methods and tools to deliver products and outcomes.
• Build client relationships and establish the team as a trusted advisor in the market place.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to increase value for our clients, contributing to building a better working world.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• We are looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and collaborative commitment to teamwork to bring deep transformation and design expertise to our clients. If you have a genuine desire to help businesses achieve their full potential and to make a positive impact, then this role is for you.
• 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 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. Experience in managing transformation or innovation programs.
• 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.
• Strong commercial awareness and proven ability to present technical information in a meaningful manner to executive stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple functions in an organisation or at clients to better understand the inter-related nature of solving complex challenges in an organisation.
• Intellectual curiosity and passionate. Purpose-driven and able to ask better questions to seek better answers.
• A keen traveller to travel within South Africa, other African countries as well as globally for exciting project opportunities that may arise.
• 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

• Minimum 5 years management consulting experience.
• 5-10 years relevant working experience.
• A relevant Bachelor degree in Engineering, Marketing, Commerce or Sciences.
• A post graduate degree will be considered beneficial but not a pre-requisite.
• Lean six sigma qualifications will be beneficial but not a pre-requisite.
• Valid passport needed for occasional travelling.

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• We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious, energetic and self-driven Sage X3 developer with a proven track record of experience in developing and implementing Sage X3 ERP solutions. If you have a keen interest in technological advancement, software development and the implementation of software business solutions, this might just be the ideal opportunity for you.

Direct Responsibilities

• Actively participates as a member of the development team in both core and custom development projects delivered to customers.
• Interpret written business requirements and technical specification documents.
• Perform coding to written technical specifications.
• Investigate, analyse and document reported defects.
• Perform maintenance programming and correction of identified defects.
• Document the technical solution before, during and after the delivery of the agreed scope to the consultants and customers.
• Create, document, and implement unit test plans, scripts, and test harnesses.
• Create and maintain technical documentation using defined technical documentation templates.
• Development of new software as well as maintenance of existing legacy software.
• Provides technical assistance in supporting pre-sales, sales and professional services departments where required (this may also include direct technical support to customers)

Project Planning

• Establish and define the execution plan, with set priorities and goals for the project, taking into account all stakeholder inputs and the intended strategic direction of the project.
• Determine project schedules and delivery dates with the Technical Lead of each team.
• Manage and monitor time frames based on project schedules continuously to ensure the successful delivery of the product to the market.

Project Execution and Monitoring

• Effectively implement the agile and scrum methodology mind-set to manage projects.
• Manage the project by providing direction, delegating tasks and monitoring outcomes of product delivery.
• Implement structures to effectively manage product execution from the analysis of requirements, design, development, quality assurance and the delivery of the final product.
• Provide feedback to stakeholders on project progress and execution.

Experience and qualifications

• We are looking for a developer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sage X3 software development.
• A completed BCom\ Bsc degree or equivalent tertiary qualification would be preferred.
• The successful candidate will be someone with a strong drive for results and success and a willingness to see tough tasks through to successful completion, especially under the pressure of tight deadlines.
• A strong interest in software and consulting would be an advantage.

Additional skills required

• Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
• Analytical thinking
• Accuracy and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure (conscientious)
• Ability to work independently as well as perform in a matrix project environment
• Strong ability to work in partnership and collaboration with other members of business solutions teams
• Structured approach to problem-solving and project execution

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• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining country data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and protect sensitive information. The Country Data Privacy Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, provide training on data privacy best practices, and lead investigations into data breaches. Additionally, the manager will stay up to date on data protection laws and industry standards to continuously improve our data privacy practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits.
• Provide guidance and training on data privacy best practices.
• Investigate and respond to data breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with Africa Region DPO Leader, Legal, IT, and other departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in data protection laws and industry trends.
• Manage data subject access requests and privacy inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, or a related field.
• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection or privacy law.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing data protection risks.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, including POPIA and GDPR.

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• Providing support across the South African Tax business, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing working capital processes using various reports issued on a daily, weekly, monthly basis in conjunction with existing processes.

Candidates should possess experience, knowledge, and skills that allow them to execute the following responsibilities:

• Contributing to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and providing support to other team members.
• Embedding data analytics capability by coaching the adoption and usage of working capital reporting.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Billings: Monitoring and managing inventory to ensure billing is done on time.
• Cash collections: Monitoring and managing AR to ensure cash is collected on time.
• Revenue days: Improve revenue days by monitoring and managing inventory and debt collection effectively.
• Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to ensure accuracy of inventory and AR.
• Forecasts: Generate and manage billing and cash collection forecasts.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities: 

• Resolve issues with tenacity and determination.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility.
• Work through complex technical issues and understand client needs.
• Identify and investigate issues for continuous improvements.
• Act as a trusted business advisor, providing clear points of view and challenging existing processes.

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Supervision of the engagements assistant team on a daily basis.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Professional approach with a strong understanding of credit control.
• Ability to build strong internal Partner-level relationships and external relationships with client contacts responsible for credit control.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to provide credible solutions.
• Confidence to challenge where appropriate.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with attention to detail.
• Effective time management and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Eagerness to learn quickly, be proactive, and share knowledge.
• Ability to translate technical terms into business-relevant language.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to deliver challenging messages professionally and drive mutual understanding.
• Demonstrate the ability to become an effective change advocate.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability and flexibility to work in a virtual environment across multiple time zones.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in law and or business administration, or related field is preferrable.

Experience:

•  10+ years of experience in credit control, debt collection and inventory management.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and confident individual to join our Markets & Business Development’s Strategic Pursuits team. 

• As a Pursuit Strategist, you will provide strategic and tactical support to help win new business. 
• You will actively participate in the proposal management process and co-author content for proposals, oral presentations, and other pursuit collateral. In this role, you will work with Senior 
• Partners, Client Executives, client service professionals, designers, account teams, and Pursuit Coordinators. You will lead the team in developing and implementing pursuit strategies aimed at producing specific results; oversee adherence to all steps of the proposal process and firm guidelines; provide coaching to the Pursuits team to effectively communicate information and ideas through various mediums aimed at increasing audience engagement and facilitating information retention; and act as the local and national champion of pursuit initiatives. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the execution of the pursuit process, including the critical path, timeline, strategic communications process, and interdependencies on the firm’s largest and strategically significant pursuits. 
• Assess the competitive landscape and help develop a differentiated win strategy focused on client priorities while protecting EY’s interests. 
• Develop a relationship map and tactics to navigate the client buying process. 
• Consult with Partners, Client Executives, and BD leadership to develop and implement pursuit materials designed to achieve specific results. 
• Collaborate with the extended pursuit team to define, package, and articulate a compelling client offer across the scope. 
• Provide ongoing proposal strategy and support, including planning the storyline/key messages and preparing the extended team for orals. 
• Be responsible for the development of all client-facing, written deliverables (e.g., meeting documents, proposals, presentations) that adhere to the firm's style guide in collaboration with the Creative Designer for design and formatting. 
• Author original content when critical and/or necessary (e.g., cover letter, executive summary) and leverage relevant firm resources to source non-critical, boilerplate content when appropriate. 
• Build collaborative relationships with pursuit teams, including Service Line, Account, and Business Development leaders as well as Senior Managers, Managers, and Staff. 
• Share lessons learned, best practices, and innovation from pursuits and other experiences with teammates, the broader BD community, and the global firm as appropriate. 
• Manage multiple proposals/priorities simultaneously. 
• Ensure that all steps of the pursuit proposal process are adhered to and that the content and end product are of the highest quality. 
• Review final pursuit collateral for quality, format, and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards. 
• Work with international Pursuits Strategy leaders to identify and leverage best practices. 
• Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes for Success 
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Excellent communication skills (writing, verbal, and editing). 
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. 
• Solution-oriented with the ability to make sound recommendations and decisions. 
• Organized, detail-oriented, and highly deadline-driven. 
• Champion best-practice pursuit tools and processes, while remaining open to new and better ways of doing things when appropriate. 
• Strong leadership skills to manage, coach, develop, and motivate direct reports. 
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. 
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work on one's own initiative with limited supervision. 

Experience 

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in pursuits, business development, marketing, or project management, preferably in a professional services environment. 
• Must have communications and proposal writing experience, including the ability to provide relevant writing samples. 
• Highly developed computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint). 

Education / Certification 
Some or all of the below: 

• APMP, PMP certification is considered advantageous. 
• Experience in professional services (e.g., accounting, management consulting, legal, architectural, engineering). 
• Bachelor’s degree in Language, Communications, Marketing, or Business; a graduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred. 

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• A Forensics Technology Senior Associate / Assistant Manager is responsible for leveraging technology and data analytic tools to assist in forensic investigations and litigation support. This role requires a combination of investigative, technological, and legal skills to uncovering digital evidence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize forensic data analytics tools to uncover and analyze data from finance, procurement, HR, and other departments for major South African companies, identifying patterns, anomalies, and evidence to support investigations and legalproceedings. Gather, analyze, and document electronic evidence to be used in legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with team members on cyber-crime and forensic data analyticsinvestigations.
• Maintain and update knowledge of forensic data analytics technology and softwaresolutions.
• Enhance existing forensic data analytics practices and processes to drive efficiencyand effectiveness.
• Conduct complex data analysis to support forensic accounting investigations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with multi-disciplinary teams to provide top-endsolutions during investigations.
• Support the leadership team and the project manager on the operational level andact as a role model for more junior team members.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Forensic Accountancy, or a related field is required.
• Approximately 3-6 years of experience in forensic data analytics, digital forensics, eDiscovery, cyber investigations, or a related field.
• Proficiency with SQL, Power BI, and other data analytics tools.
• Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Data Analyst (CDA) are preferred.
• Strong understanding of business processes, operating systems, databases, and mobile technologies.
• Understanding of cyber-crime and laws related to digital forensic evidence.
• Experience with MS SQL Server, Power BI and/or Alteryx will be beneficial.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in explaining technical matters to non-technical audiences.

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• The D365 Senior Functional Consultant will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, with a focus on Supply Chain. This role involves evaluating client requirements, analysing business processes, and identifying operational challenges to design and implement effective, value-driven solutions using the D365 platform.
• We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, FMCG, financial services, retail, and wholesale distribution. This role is well-suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex business problems, and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive transformation and efficiency. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead in discovery meetings with the client to understand current business processes that need to be incorporated into D365 FSC
• Lead in design sessions with formulate the to be D365 solution.
• Work with the client to understand legacy data components and identify the appropriate location for such data in D365.
• Validation of business practices and processes in Dynamics based on discovery analysis
• Conducting GAP analysis to determine the difference between application and business processes Lead end-to-end implementations of D365 F&O Supply Chain modules.
• Configure D365 modules including Inventory, Master Planning, Production, Demand Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, transportation and asset management.
• Mentor junior consultants and support knowledge transfer.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project milestones are met.
• Support pre-sales efforts with solution design and proposal development.
• Identify creative solutions for processes that aren’t fully accomplished by standard D365
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers by outlining findings and recommendations to guide the implementation of the identified solution
• Translate functional business objectives and critical success factors into functional documents
• Configure application as appropriate to conform to business process definition
• Train users in a hands-on methodology and develop training documentation
• Provide on-going support to end users, assisting with trouble shooting or additional training via email, phone or site visits
• Maintain and expand client relationships through delivery of high-quality services
• Fully utilize Microsoft Technology and the Microsoft Azure Stack (LCS, BPM, VSTS, Task guides, PowerApps, Office 365, etc.)

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• EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. Our professionals assistcompanies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. We understand how organizations navigate complex environments; how pressures, attitudes and culture influence employee actions; and how to leverage data analytics to improve compliance and investigation outcomes. We are committed to making integrity the cornerstone of a better working world. Our team is multi-disciplinary which includes amongst others, certified accountants, forensic accountants and technologists, certified fraud examiners, data scientists, data analytics professionals, anti-corruption professionals, certified expert witnesses, compliance professionals, money laundering and sanctions investigators, etc.
• Join our team and be part of the team that helps clients achieve their Integrity agenda. You’ll will also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored counselling. We are looking for a Senior Manager from Investigation and Compliance to be part of our globally connected and culturally aligned Forensic & Integrity team.

Your key responsibilities

• Work and lead on challenging projects related to white collar crimes, fraud investigations, 
• Corporate compliance and Ethics, forensic accounting and financial and economic damages analyses, in a rapidly growing team with multidisciplinary skill-sets.
• Display understanding of client needs, priorities and anticipate related challenges
• Identify and resolve issues on your engagements demonstrating a broad technical and people skillset.
• Prepare work plans and review electronic data, accounting, financial and non-financial records. An ability to see the “wood from the trees”
• Ensure high quality working papers and analysis by team members
• Prepare client deliverables including forensic and investigation reports. Present findings to clients
• Liaise with senior client personnel, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses and regulators
• Coach team members , contribute to the knowledge sharing culture of the team and hold difficult conversations.
• Effectively balance your personal commitments with your professional needs
• Engage and participate in Sales and Marketing efforts including building the profile of the practice and firm in internal as well as external events
• Keep abreast on regulatory/ business/economic developments and their impact on the solutions of EY Forensics.
• Meet mandatory compliance, learning and other professional requirements

Minimum requirements

• B.Com Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies) or LLB, with post graduate in Forensic studies
• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field, of which at least 2 at Managerial level
• Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner -FP (SA)
• Based in Johannesburg and must be willing to travel locally, regionally and internationally.

Additional requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Skeptical yet practical mindset to assess situations and reach conclusions objectively. Natural curiosity and ability to ask better questions
• Self-awareness, respect for differences in individual style and background of your team members.
• Teaming and displaying strong interpersonal skills. Someone who is eager to learn,
• contribute and collaborate to support the achievement of a shared vision
• Strong time and organization skills, ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, determination and tenacity to see the matter you are working on to its conclusion 
• Proactiveness in sharing new ideas to support achievement of shared vision.
• Strong communication skills and command over spoken and written English.
• Other qualifications such as CFE, FP (SA) are valued.
• Leadership experience and proven track record in a challenging environment