Jobs at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

As part of our External Audit team, you’ll experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime

Client responsibilities 

• Audit significant lending, credit risk management and impairment estimation processes of financial services companies
• Work closely with EY modelling, valuation, IT and economics specialists   
• Implement leading data and analytics-based audit tools and approaches in the execution of audits
• Assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships
• Manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues to partners and clients
• Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients
• Execute complex audit engagements, manage risk and apply professional scepticism
• Apply complex risk management policies and procedures on engagements with an understanding of global and local independence rules
• Enhance EY’s brand positioning through strong external relationships across a network of existing and future clients
• Provide strategic and relevant insight, connectedness and responsiveness to all clients
• Participate as a reviewer in the Audit Quality Review process
• Explain our audit work in connection with internal or external inspections (regulator, AQR, peer review) 

Qualifications and Experience

• CA(SA)
• Banking and credit risk process experience
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques
• Experience of the entire audit process
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• 3 -4  years post articles Audit experience

Technical skills requirements

• Five years to eight years of relevant work experience preferred
• Strong understanding of IFRS, including IFRS 9 and IFRS 7
• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) procedures
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements

Additional skills requirements

• Track record with a blue-chip audit firm
• Professional accountancy qualification
• Strong academic record including a degree

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Responsibilities and Duties

Direct Responsibilities

• Documents 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.
• Interpret written business requirements and technical specification documents
• Investigate, analyse and document reported defects.
• Perform maintenance programming and correction of identified defects
• Provides technical assistance in supporting pre-sales, and sales where required
• Build and manage release pipelines for developed FinOps models
• Mentor and coach the development team in the use of DevOps
• Environment Management
• Management of integration tasks

Team Management

• Mange the development team in both core and custom development projects delivered to customers
• Establishes a clear vision for the department ensuring alignment of all teams towards development objectives
• Advises on team structure and staffing requirements based on the objectives to be achieved by the team
• Enforces strict coding standards of team members as prescribed by the vendor development coding standards
• Advises on best practices within the technical and development domain
• Ensures development code is backed up and team members are adhering to policies
• Sets clear project goals and milestones (short-, mid and long term) to ensure effective team alignment
• Takes responsibility to ensure that the team works as efficiently as possible by managing and monitoring team and individual performance
• Provides leadership and guidance to coach, motivate and lead team members to their optimum performance levels

Project Planning

• Establishes and defines 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
• Determines project schedules and delivery dates with the Technical Lead of each team
• Manages and monitors time frames based on project schedules continuously to ensure the successful delivery of the product to the market 

Project Execution and Monitoring

• Effectively implements the agile and scrum methodology mind-set to manage projects
• Manages projects by providing direction, delegating tasks and monitoring outcomes of product delivery
• Implements structures to effectively manage product execution from the analysis of requirements, design, development, quality assurance and the delivery of the final product
• Provides feedback to stakeholders on project progress and execution
• Manage code release through branching strategies that align with the environment management plan.

Experience and Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Strong 6+ years of D365 F&O technical design and development experience – X++, SSRS and BI Reports development (advantage would be experience in AX 2012)
• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent qualification
• Managed a minimum of 3-4 Microsoft full life cycle AX2012, Dynamics 365 CE or F&O implementations projects
• Producing design and project documentation
• Managing projects and/or teams in the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics oriented projects
• Azure knowledge and experience working with and managing cloud environments
• Knowledge of SQL & OData
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting (ERP)
• Skills and knowledge in DevOps (Project, Branches, Pipelines, Releases)
• Knowledge and experience in LCS (Update, upgrade, refresh DB, Project onboarding)

Experience in:

•  upgrading from AX2012 to latest releases of Dynamics 365
•  complex data migration
•  complex integration development
•  performance optimization

Additional skills required

• Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
• Desire to assess and incorporate modern technologies and software into skill set
• Analytical thinking and ability to solve complex problems
• 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 with cross-functional teams
• Strong ability to work in partnership and collaboration with other members of business solutions teams
• Structured and organized approach to problem-solving and project execution with good time management.
• A passion to deliver high quality solutions.

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The opportunity
Within EY’s Technology Risk practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating our Financial Services clients business and Information Technology (IT) processes and controls, predominantly in their IT environment. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas:

• IT General Controls and Application Controls
• Data Analytics
• Service Organization Controls reports
• Compliance with various frameworks
• Through assisting other Advisory sub-services such as Internal Audit
• Performance Improvement and Cyber Security.  

Your key responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial and IT systems, and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT-enabled business processes.
• Leading and supporting the on-site coordination during engagements by planning and briefing teams on the client's IT environment as well as industry IT trends, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improve IT and business performance. Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.
• Demonstrating the ability to discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrating thorough understanding of complex information systems and applications to client situations

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong skills in project management and engagement closure
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business and/or other related major.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in managing and/or leading projects, information technology operations, internal audit or internal controls; experience with the financial services sector is mandatory.
• Application control testing and/or implementation experience.
• Program and project delivery skills, including design, management and reporting.
• Possession of, or be actively pursuing, information systems auditing certifications or accounting designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CIMA), and Certified General Accountant (CGA).
• 5 years of experience in the field of IT auditing, IT Security, information technology operations or internal audit.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with the following topics would be considered a strong asset:
• Cyber Program Management; Cyber Threat Management; Identity and Access Management; Data Protection and Privacy; Business Resilience; Data Analytics or Business Intelligence (design and/or execution); SAP and/or Oracle

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Key Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be a key resource on business transformation projects. In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, deliver insightful solutions and balance multiple priorities. 

• You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills, integrate into and lead new teams, and rapidly establish relationships.
• More specifically, you should demonstrate technical competence in our capabilities (Organisational Change Management, Organisational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions) and take a practical/business driven approach to solving complex client challenges.
• Contribute to generating profitable revenue through identifying follow-on engagement opportunities and developing lasting relationships with clients.
• Lead project workstreams from planning through to implementation – managing project resources and budgets effectively.
• Be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members and promote an inclusive working environment.
• Identify and effectively manage and mitigate any risks and issues.
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations for potential clients.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for junior resources and peers, and act as a visible role model for our people.

Skills and Attributes for success

• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence                                                               
• Strong consulting background is an advantage
• You must have strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Relevant professional experience, including for example previous work with a Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche consultancy or performed an in-house role in which you gained exposure to a large-scale project(s)
• Around 6-9 years of prior experience in Organisational Change Management, Organisational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions
• Personal success in current job with experience in one or more of our capabilities
• Have a primary degree and relevant post-graduate qualification

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Description of Role:

• EY’s workforce is a dedicated team of people who work on outsourcing engagements. These are long-term partnerships with clients for whom we manage and provide increasingly specialized business operations, such as finance and accounting, IT, applications development and maintenance of the automated processes we implement.
• We count on your experience, knowledge, and leadership skills when you will be key in  driving the expansion of our Intelligent Automation (IA) Consulting Team which includes RPA.
• You will help our clients to simplify and improve their operations by developing business cases, analysing clients as-is processes, designing to-be processes and creating end-to-end automation solution blueprints which form the basis of the robotic process automation solutions we implement for our clients.
• In doing so, you will bring your expert knowledge of RPA deployments using one or more of the recognized RPA software (Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Work Fusion, UI Path, Power Automate etc) to bear as you facilitate client workshops, document business requirements, and develop them into use cases and solution designs.
• As part of this, you will use your excellent communication skills as you act as the key contact point for the customer, guiding them through the analysis process and becoming their trusted advisor on IA process automation.
• Your experience in reviewing, testing and deploying RPA code into a Production Environment will be of paramount importance as you will work closely with a team of analysts and developers who will rely on your daily management and direction in terms of technical expertise, coding best practice, infrastructure architecture knowledge as well as your ability to pre-empt and speedily resolve any project issues so that delays are avoided.
• Additionally, your forward thinking and pro-active approach will ensure that all technological enablers and stakeholder engagements have been planned for in advance as you clearly articulate and document all risks, issues, project progress and other client-specific project requirements to ensure smooth delivery under the direction of EY senior management.
• You will be responsible for meeting all scope, quality, deadline, and budget requirements as part of deploying resources and managing a team of both local and global IA experts.
• It is important to be keen on learning new skills, as your projects from time to time may also include supporting other domains such as emerging technologies, supply chain or IT implementation.
• As part of your daily work, and as an ambassador of the EY Brand, you will seek to promote the services of EY and the benefits of RPA with the aim of widening the prospects for further business opportunities.
• To enrich your development and your contribution to the IA team, you will participate in the development of new offerings and innovation in the automation space as well as in building the EY IA capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Summarize and confirm the client business environment including business processes, IT systems and systems interfaces.
• Automate complex business processes.
• Document and review work products produced by IA project team members.
• Develop relationships and work with middle management-level clients.
• Perform analysis of Client’s as-is processes, obtain a thorough understanding of the activities, interdependencies, and data flows, and recommend the most suitable solution for automation and/or enhancement.
• Preparation and facilitation of process design sessions related to IA processes, including validation of process logic, business rules and MI reporting requirement.
• Configuration of process components, including coding of process flows, controls, exception handling etc. in a recognized IA tool.
• Design and document process automation architectures and related use cases.
• Analyse, design, test, prototype and implement process enhancements; control and tuning of pre-built automation processes.
• Prioritising the process automation pipeline to deliver the biggest business value first, in a cost-effective manner and against business requirements.
• Operational accountability for the delivery of automated processes according to agreed timelines.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting of process performance and benefits to all stakeholders.
• Managing resistance, including both business and technical challenges.
• Accountable for performance of allocated team members, and for incorporation of continuous improvement by means of implementing key learnings from RPA experience gained.
• Managing the relationship with IT to deliver a stable and scalable technology platform that is fit for purpose.
• Engagement with business and IT change management teams to proactively manage operational and system changes to maintain service delivery.
• Act as internal and external escalation point for operations, IT and third parties.
• Support all configuration / development effort involving RPA software.
• Leadership of individual work streams associated with a RPA process.

Qualifications & Experiencee

The ideal candidate should have:

• Hands-on work-related experience in designing, delivering and managing automated solutions.
• Experience in recognized RPA software such as Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, UI Path or Work Fusion software.
• Experience in more than one RPA / Intelligent Automation software package an advantage.
• Relevant entry level qualification in programming, preferably Java.
• Experience in data analysis or business analysis, relevant qualification an advantage
• Experience in process analysis and improvement.
• BCom. Informatics with active interest in programming / BSc with active interest in business or a degree in Mechanical (Robotic) Engineering or Industrial Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• An MBA or Lean Six Sigma certification is highly advantageous 
• 4 – 7 years’ related IT projects and/or IT implementation experience.
• SAFe Lean Agile project methodology experience (qualification preferred).
• Experience in managing a team of up to 10 people or multiple smaller teams of people.

Skills:

• Logical thinker and pro-active problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed understanding of RPA software functionality and RPA benefits
• Process Analysis / IA Requirements gathering skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Experience in SQL and SSIS an advantage 
• Understanding and experience of most common ERP tools such as SAP

Behavioural Attributes:

• Enquiring Mind
• Analytical / detail orientated
• Self starter
• Innovative
• Team Player
• Share EY’s values and vision
• Disciplined
• Able to handle pressure
• Team building ability
• Ability to work independently
• Strong desire to learn independently - Rationalizes problem statements
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Professional judgement
• Willing to go the extra mile
• Consultative approach

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As a Junior Dynamics 365 (D365) Consultant, you will be a vital member of our dynamic and growing team, specializing in providing exceptional services and solutions to clients implementing, customizing, and optimizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications. Your primary responsibility will be to assist senior consultants and project teams in the design, configuration, and deployment of D365 solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients. You will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and gain hands-on experience in the world of D365 implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Senior Consultants: Collaborate with experienced D365 consultants to understand project requirements, gather client needs, and assist in designing D365 solutions to meet those requirements.
• Configuration and Customization: Assist in the configuration and customization of D365 F&O, or specific modules like Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.
• Data Management: Assist in data migration activities, ensuring accurate data transfer from legacy systems to D365 applications while maintaining data integrity.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Participate in testing activities to validate D365 solutions, identify bugs, and troubleshoot issues during the implementation process.
• Training and Documentation: Support the development of user training materials and documentation to ensure smooth adoption of D365 solutions by clients.
• Client Interaction: Interact with clients to gather requirements, provide updates on project progress, and address any queries related to D365 implementation.
• Stay Updated on D365 Features: Continuously learn about the latest features and updates in D365 applications, keeping up with industry best practices and trends.
• Project Support: Assist in project management tasks, such as creating project plans, tracking milestones, and managing project documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members, such as developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Validation of business practices and processes in Dynamics based on discovery analysis.
• Participate in GAP analysis to determine the difference between application and business processes.
• Participate in identifying creative solutions for processes that aren’t fully accomplished by standard D365
• Participate in developing and delivering presentations to customers by outlining findings and recommendations to guide the implementation of the identified solution

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or related CRM/ERP systems is a plus
• Basic understanding of business processes and concepts in sales, marketing, customer service, finance, or supply chain domains
• Familiarity with configuration concepts within D365, such as entity customization, workflows, forms, views, and security roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to learn quickly
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with team members and clients
• Eagerness to work in a collaborative team environment and a willingness to take on new challenges
• A desire for continuous learning and professional growth in the field of D365 consulting.

Note: As a Junior D365 Consultant, you can expect to receive ongoing mentorship and training to build your skills and expertise in the field. This role will serve as a stepping stone for career growth within our organization or the broader D365 consulting industry.

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Your key responsibilities

• As a part of the Payroll Operate team you will work in the Durban Office to learn about  payroll compliance and outsourcing. 

Skills and attributes for success

Required skills include:

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Good presentation skills
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team
• Forward thinking, uses initiative to add value to the business
• Highly meticulous and methodical
• Proactive approach to problem solving and attention to detail.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of the payroll system and various country legislations
• Assist in processing payrolls
• Assist with various administration tasks

To qualify for the role, you should have

• Matric with Bachelor’s pass including Maths (minimum 65% Pure Maths and 75% for Maths Literacy)
• Accountancy and Computers an advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications an advantage.
• Strong numbers acumen, including analytical abilities

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Your key responsibilities 

Everything you do will lead to providing definitive auditing services that the capital markets and the client can rely upon. You will analyze financial statements, annual reports and annual general meetings for our clients to ensure that there are no breach of auditing standards. You will help our clients respond better to reporting and auditing issues within their businesses.  

Skills and attributes for success 

• Identifying potential audit issues or unusual trends in financial statements with detailed analytical trend analysis  
• Demonstrating your professionalism while working in clients’ environments and providing exceptional service  
• Operating effectively in a regulated environment, with a focus on protecting the capital markets and the investing public   
• Having a genuine passion for protecting the financial markets via audit procedures auditing, and the resilience to prioritize and adapt in a demanding, fast-moving, constantly changing environment  

To qualify for the role you must have 

• Bcom Honours with ITC
• Around 2-4 years’ post article experience as an accountant or auditor in the Assurance Space
• Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, and the confidence to identify and resolve problems   
• A proven record of excellence in communication and negotiation, supported by the technical writing skills to translate data into compelling stories and meaningful insights. 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

•  Qualified CA(SA) 

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Your key responsibilities 

Everything you do will lead to providing definitive auditing services that the capital markets and the client can rely upon. You will analyze financial statements, annual reports and annual general meetings for our clients to ensure that there are no breach of auditing standards. You will help our clients respond better to reporting and auditing issues within their businesses.  

Skills and attributes for success 

• Identifying potential audit issues or unusual trends in financial statements with detailed analytical trend analysis
• Demonstrating your professionalism while working in clients’ environments and providing exceptional service
• Operating effectively in a regulated environment, with a focus on protecting the capital markets and the investing public
• Having a genuine passion for protecting the financial markets via audit procedures auditing, and the resilience to prioritize and adapt in a demanding, fast-moving, constantly changing environment

To qualify for the role you must have 

• Bcom Honours with ITC
• Around 4 - 5 years’ post article experience as an accountant or auditor in the Assurance Space
• Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, and the confidence to identify and resolve problems 
• A proven record of excellence in communication and negotiation, supported by the technical writing skills to translate data into compelling stories and meaningful insights.

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Qualified CA(SA)

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Management and Boards of Directors rely heavily on Internal Audit to provide important proactive assessments and assurance around the effectiveness of controls and company processes, while also providing objective advisory support. You will be engaged in delivering some of the most significant and class-leading internal audit and risk engagements globally. As part of our market-leading global network of risk professionals, you will gain the valuable experience you need to become a successful risk advisor. At EY, we recognize that it is the perspectives, skills and enthusiasm you bring to our clients and team that makes the difference.

Your client responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication.
• Assign and manage tasks with other team members considering engagement needs and identified business outcomes, and organize own work such that important items get done first.
• Build strong internal relationships within EY and with other services across the organization.
• Research client industry, company structure, key customers and suppliers and possible insight into operations and the various processes.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
• Collaborate with the client to identify critical project outcomes, work products, barriers to success, and changes in expectations or scope.
• Manage time within budget of the engagement (s) for self and team.
• Identifying possible business risks and control weaknesses from the business processes under review.
• Review worked performed by team members.
• Review and/or draft documents and presentations to explain issues and solution options and implications.
• Display a logical thought process in understanding client challenges and exploring possible solutions.   
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues to partner along with suggested preventive or mitigating actions.
• Present reports to client.
• Assist with drafting proposals.

Your people responsibilities

• Act as a visible role model for our people.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Give honest supportive feedback to colleagues.
• Take personal responsibility for own performance and career development.
• Play an active role in EY and Service line team activities.
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.

Technical skills requirements

• Must have Honours in Internal Audit, Accounting, Business, Finance or other related field.
• Must have CIA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience of which 3/ 4 must be supervising, coaching and managing staff.
• Related audit or applicable business experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Additional skills requirements

• Being able to multi-task and prioritise client commitments when working on multiple clients/ engagements.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic.
• Enquiring mind.
• Analytical
• Self-starter
• Team Player
• Share EY’s values and vision
• Disciplined
• Able to handle pressure.
• Team building ability.
• Good communication skills.

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We are currently seeking the right candidate for an excellent career opportunity. As a Custom Analytics and Solutions specialist your problem solving, development and product manager capabilities will be leveraged to help our clients navigate the complex world of modern data science and analytics. In this process, you will work with audit team members as well as other pillars in the Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital team. You will also be working closely with data engineers, solution architects, product management, data analysts and data scientists across Africa and our global firm to create or leverage analytical solutions for audit clients. You will experience high growth, high visibility in an area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.

Qualifications:

With a wide variety of clients across geographies, sectors, and systems you will be required to conceptualise, analyse, design, and deliver data analytical solutions to support our audit teams responding to challenging problem statements.  Depending on the situation this will be done by yourself, working as part of team, working as part of a multidisciplinary team across our Europe Middle East India and Africa (EMEIA) region or leveraging existing solutions that our global teams have developed.  Effective data analytics or solutions will in many cases require you to work with and leverage specialists in the broader Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital team e.g. Automation, Process Mining, Data Delivery, Go-to-Market, or Implementation.

To be effective in your role delivering on client engagements will require an understanding of client’s relevant businesses and being able to manage relationships with clients and audit team representatives.  As part of our EMEIA region you will need to build relationships and collaborate with our colleagues across the different regions in EMEIA.   You’ll create and embed new process and knowledge into standardised, repetitive, re-usable processes. In doing so, you’ll stay abreast of developments in EY’s digital solutions and developments in the market. You should promote the use of these throughout the Assurance business and contribute to the EMEIA area network by sharing innovation solutions. Ultimately you will need to build a repertoire of data analytics solutions that can be used globally across our different clients.

Finally, as part of the Innovation team you will be required to proactively seek out learning opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the business.

Skills and attribute for success

• Customer centric solution mindset
• Strong analytical skills and logical thinking is a mandatory requirement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to present yourself in a competent and professional manner to clients always
• Active participation and proactive attitude to service delivery
• Ability to prioritise competing responsibilities
• Demonstrate lateral thinking skills
• Demonstrate a broad approach to problem solving
• Ability to work efficiently and meet all deadlines
• Ability to support management and junior staff 
• Ability to work efficiently in teams
• Show enthusiasm towards learning
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Independent, self-motivator

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Preferred degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years working experience in data analytics or business intelligence or related
• Understanding of the use of information communication technology (ICT) in enabling businesses and production of financial statements
• Have business acumen and the ability to design analytical solutions to business problems
• Understand business processes and how to analyse from a data point of view
• Understand different database types (relational databases/NoSQL etc.) and the ability to analyse relationships between data
• Have experience with writing and analysing data using analytical toolsets and or related languages
• Have the ability to absorb and learn new technologies as determined by our changing business and client’s requirements
• Should be able to understand the fundamentals of programming
• Experience and understanding of how to visualise data to answer specific questions
• Be proficient in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working for a professional services firm
• Experience working with external audit
• Understand of basic business processes, financial statement close process and related systems