Job Opportunities at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Your key responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will be required to support in executing the financial due diligence procedures on the Target company which includes understanding and analysing profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future financial performance, analyse working capital and cash flow drivers of the Target and analyse the balance sheet in the context of a transaction. You will gain exposure to identifying deal risks and upsides and issues impacting deal valuation. Our TD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process.

Skills and attributes for success

• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management
• Participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information
• Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination
• Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements
• Evaluate effects of seasonality on cash flow requirements. Perform industry and company research
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations.
• Manage expectations of service. 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CA(SA) or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Project management skills
• People management skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to teamwork
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Willingness to team and learn.
• A self-starter and results-oriented mindset

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead an engagement deliverable from the ADN front and ensure that the team delivers timely high-quality work as per EY GAM and in line with the service audit client engagement team expectations;
• Demonstrate understanding of EY GAM while performing reviews of procedures performed by ADN staff, along with knowledge of EY tools to make reviews more efficient and meaningful;
• Develop an understanding of EY Quality and Risk Management procedures and ensure these are embedded into the ADN team’s work;
• Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the entire ADN and service audit client engagement team;
• Proactively discuss workflow management with the service audit client engagement team allocating resources to the assigned work and monitoring performance against standards;
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered to the respective service audit client engagement team;
• Standardise review process along with leveraging best practices across engagements;
• Motivate and lead the ADN staff, coach and supervise team members thereby building and deploying high performing teams;
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback / training;
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism towards work challenges;
• Promotes EY’s ethical and professional standards, including data confidentiality; and
• Knowledge of the use of EY technology and tools to continually learn, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of IFRS and ISAs;
• Accelerate strong interpersonal and good written & oral communication skills;
• Robust logical and reasoning;
• Project management, leadership, coaching and supervisory skills;
• Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and live EY values;
• Team player, with the ability to multi-task, flexible and can work under pressure; and
• Commitment to continuous learning and proactively implement onto new processes.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world;
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world;
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences and team inclusively to build safety and trust; and

Qualifications:

• Bcom Accounting or equivalent
• Articles completed within the big four or mid-tier accounting firms

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with access to future-focused courses and development programs;
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally;
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development;
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together. We are invested in the advancement of women in the workplace; entrepreneurs and positively impacting and developing 1 billion people globally with our Ripples CSI program. And you’ll be part of all of that, and more;
• Access to digital badges learning which means that you could have two, three or four gear shifts in your career thanks to our EY Badges program; and
• There are various other experiences i.e., opportunity to join sports leagues (netball, soccer, cricket, hockey) and increase networking within the organization through playing together as a team, social functions with access to the entire assurance department including assurance lead partners and much more.

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Your key responsibilities

• Supporting on/managing actuarial audits on IFRS4, IFRS17 and Solvency Assessment and Management for life insurers
• Supporting the Head of Actuarial Function and potentially managing HAF engagements for life insurers and life 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

Skills and attributes for success

• 2.5+ years’ experience in the 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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Job Summary:

The purpose of Senior Organisational Design Manager role is to design, develop, execute and monitor organisation design and job architecture related solutions and services for our clients to ensure a sound job architecture process is followed to maintain a hierarchy of jobs which provides a foundation for compensation structures within the organisation. This position also manages workforce planning services for clients to ensure effective workforce planning within the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Employee Centric Delivery

• Designing and maintaining the methodology for the organisation design and job architecture.
• Developing and delivering quarterly Organisational Effectiveness and Job Architecture reports.
• Developing and maintaining job architecture including levels of authority and job families.
• Delivering according to the organisational design business consulting process.
• Compiling new job descriptions as required.
• Checking the consistency of job profiles with internal policies and procedures.
• Facilitating the process of the new job position creation.
• Cooperating with Rewards on the evaluations of job positions and assigning the correct optimum salary.
• Designing and maintaining the rules for the organisational structure creation (including span of control in different functional areas).
• Conducting organisation design operating model reviews in accordance with policies and procedures including:
• The development of implementation plans with required stakeholders.
• Conducting regular audits of the organisational structure and recommending changes to make the organisation more efficient.
• Designing and maintaining systems and processes that support organisational design (i.e. job profiling, organisational structure etc.)
• Providing input into REMCOM meetings and packs as well as Job/sub–Family Forums.
• Managing engagement with Senior Management within the broader business and the HR team to drive Org Design and Job Architecture concepts and initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining the workforce strategy and plans.
• Together with the Talent team and People partners, conducting workforce analyses for the client
• Together with the Talent team and People partners, monitoring, evaluating and revising workforce planning.

People (Self, Team & Organisational)

• Aligning participation to deliver relevant OD services to the business. 
• Participating in the enablement of an innovative, agile and employee centric culture where employees are supported, empowered and valued within the OE Team team. 
• Participating in the enablement of an employee wellness culture within the OE team to ensure that employees are supported mentally, physically and emotionally. 
• Participating in the enablement of a culture of open and transparent communication within the OE team.

Financial, Reporting & BI

• Monitoring of OE costs whilst ensuring service delivery to the clients
• Collection and use of OE data and business intelligence to transform the delivery of benefits services and solutions

Governance & Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with organisational and legislative governance frameworks, legislation and standards.
• Adhering to governance structures, policies, processes, frameworks applicable to the role.
• Ensuring data management processes adhere to continually changing privacy and legal compliance requirements.

Future-Fit  ​​

• Participating in the integration and effective flow of work with other solution areas and business.
• Identifying relevant technology requirements for the OE team and ensuring optimal utilisation thereof.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in the OE function and related processes, to ensure ongoing process efficiency.

Skills and attributes for success

• Connecting & Initiating
• Executing & achieving 
• Responding & adapting 
• Analysing & Innovating 
• Performance & output alignment 
• Data analysis
• Job architecture & workforce planning
• Competency architecture
• Governance & ethical behaviour 
  ​​To qualify, candidates must have:

Degree in Human Resources or equivalent.

• 10+ years in a specialised OD / OE services, support or equivalent role, delivering OD solutions in an HR environment within related HR OD frameworks, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, legislation and regulation. 
• We value practical learning experiences, if a candidate does not have a degree, demonstrable relevant experience will be considered. A proven track record of delivering OD solutions and services within the business environment.
• Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar - (preferred).
• Demonstrable knowledge of OD services within the FMCG, retail sector - (essential).