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The opportunity
EY Global Talent Procurement Team, is looking to hire a professional based in Johannesburg, South Africa; to run its Procurement function managing Talent related annual spend (recruitment, contract labor, professional services, learning & development, health & insurance, rewards & benefits), focusing potentially on the select regions of the Africa, not including French and Portuguese Speaking countries and North Arica.
With the recent creation of a core business service function in which enablement functions are being placed, the new role is to leverage opportunity to develop a consistent category strategy that drives the delivery of quantitative and qualitative value out of strategic procurement activities. You will report into a member of the Core Leadership Team of Talent Procurement.
Your key responsibilities
End-to-end delivery of sourcing projects and category management activities for EY business stakeholders.
Act as a trusted business advisor to EY stakeholders, aligning procurement projects with the business’ pipeline and providing Exceptional Customer Services while delivery both brand and quantitative value to the bottom line through cost savings and cost avoidance.
Adherence to EY Procurement policy and processes, including collaboration with Legal (GCO), Risk Management and other EY support functions.
Provides structured management and accurate progress reporting on all projects.
Build and manage a pipeline of Procurement projects in support of category strategy/plan and in collaboration with Procurement leaders and global/local (as applicable) stakeholders
Lead Request for Proposals (RFPs) including commercial contractual negotiations, while partnering with stakeholders and shared functions such as GCO, Risk Management and Vendor Assurance.
Develop relationships with key EY business stakeholders and report procurement progress via regular meetings.
Solid knowledge of key suppliers and their position in the market, in addition to working through current market intelligence resources and partners to perform the latest research.
Execution of sourcing projects in line with the Procurement policy and within the timeline as agreed with key stakeholders.
Minimize contractual risks to EY and manage supplier relationships according to EY’s Procurement and Independence policies.
Achieve value targets, while innovatively developing new cost reduction strategies to improve negotiable spend via sourcing and demand management activities; including spend consolidation and supplier rationalization.
Provide accurate monthly reporting on deals and timely submission of savings forms.
Skills and attributes for success
A strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently
Excellent communication and networking skills – able to effectively manage and influence stakeholders
Ability to work in a high pace, agile environment
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively
High level of cultural awareness and EQ
To qualify for the role, you must have
Procurement experience and commercial acumen to drive sourcing and demand management projects across a broad array of category services.
Proven track record of leading procurement activities.
Ability to align efforts with key stakeholders and influence these leaders, as necessary, and possess a global mindset.
Experience with Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) processes, including managing sourcing projects on SAP system, and execution of online RFx and e-Auctions.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Strong analytical skills and ability to present to stakeholders.
A Bachelor’s and follow on degree in related discipline is recommended
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or equivalent is preferred
What working at EY offers
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our professionals can be required to travel regularly, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
Job description
Our legal team supports the EY business by serving as trusted advisors to the EY community and providing the highest quality legal services to EY service lines and business enablement functions.
The opportunity
You will get the opportunity report to the Africa GCO Director and will be responsible for the coordination of legal projects and activities relating to the Legal function across the Africa Sub Area (ASA) . You will be a senior member of the National Quality and Risk Management team.
Your key responsibilities
Management/coordination of, inter alia, the following areas across the ASA:
Engagement letters
Terms of Business
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements,
Approval of deviations from the standard terms of business,
Provision of legal opinions, negotiation, drafting/reviewing of agreements and other legal documentation,
Dealing with compliance, legislative and regulatory requirements,
Consultations and drafting of all types of contracts and agreements but specifically those in respect of business relationships, consortia, alliances and joint ventures,
Act as the primary negotiator for complex commercial transactions
Compliance with internal governance standards as well as regulatory requirements,
Maintenance of a library of contract precedents,
Documentation of legal processes to be followed,
Maintenance of legal sections of the Risk Management database,
Awareness training relating to all of the above.
General administrative responsibilities that ensure the smooth running of the Q&RM (legal) function including periodic reporting, assisting with regulatory compliance and general risk management and control.
Liaison with external legal practitioners, and Ernst & Young Area (EMEIA) and Global (EYG), where appropriate.
Attending Q&RM and Litigation and Risk committee meetings as required.
Dealing with legal claims against the firm across the ASA
Indemnity Insurance administration and dealing with claims.
Reviewing vendor and all third-party agreements.
Advising on labour matters.
Responsible for legal compliance of the EY South African practice with specific emphasis on the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 and the Consumer Protection Act.
Skills and attributes for success
You'll have the ability to foster and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Your strong data and analytical skills and keen eye for detail will be key in managing a large volume of data. You'll need to be able to manage stakeholder expectations as well as multiple deadlines. It's important to be agile to the ever-changing work environment and priorities in the GCO space.
To qualify for this role, you must have
Minimum LLB or B(Proc)/ B Iuris or similar professional qualification.
Admitted attorney.
At least 10 years post qualification experience.
Strong commercial law experience, with specialization in IT and IP legal experience
Experience with Data Privacy and Protection laws -POPIA, PAIA and GDPR
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ideally, you'll also have
Creativity to bring new ideas to the role and function.
Excellent relationship skills which sometimes may be tested when dealing with highly pressurised situations.
Flexibility to travel across the ASA .
Experience working in professional services would be an advantage
What we look for
We're interested in individuals with an analytical mind that can apply critical thinking skills to resolve issues and strong knowledge around federal and state regulations as related to employment screening. You'll need to be agile, ready to learn and have a genuine interest in supporting our people and clients.
Job description
Quants Credit Risk Manager, Johannesburg, South Africa
The opportunity
We are looking to expand our Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team by recruiting a credit risk manager. This team 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 help develop and lead a team which can offer 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. You will also be expected to perform validations of Basel internal rating-based models and support the design and review of credit risk pricing models.
Your managerial responsibilities
Participate in and, as required, lead QAS client engagements
Develop long-term, sustainable relationships with key client stakeholders in line with our go-to-market strategy and individual market development initiatives
Build and deliver relevant client solutions, based on knowledge of the client’s agenda
Develop informed views for clients on the implications of current and anticipated industry issues
Generate/ new business sales through proactively managing accounts, identifying new client opportunities and playing a significant role in developing and driving sales campaigns
To qualify for the role, you must have:
Qualifications: Relevant Masters (MCom / MSc /MPhil) or Honours degree and professional qualification (CFA / FRM / PRM / FIA / FASSA)
A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience
The ability to develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff (identifying training needs where necessary)
Willingness to provide learning and growth opportunities to staff and encourage the potential within all staff to take on challenging opportunities
What we look for:
We are looking for a trusted business advisor who appreciates a collaborative culture by nurturing team members through mentoring and coaching, knowledge sharing and adapting relevant ideas from previous projects or experiences. Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you will provide innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. You will also actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. In line with our commitment to quality, you will consistently drive projects to completion and determine that work is of a high quality.
What working at EY offers
As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work on inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:
Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Job description
The Financial Services industry is experiencing significant change, in terms of technology advancements, changing customer demographics and increased regulatory scrutiny. Our clients are facing numerous challenges such as how to grow, how to maintain and grow trust, how to become more efficient, and how to defend themselves from ever-increasing competition and external threats.
The opportunity
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. As an Associate Director in our Financial Services Internal Audit Management team, you'll build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and develop a portfolio of business by focusing on high impact opportunities.
Your key responsibilities
As an internal audit professional, you will be leading engagements to identify control enhancements, operational and compliance process improvement and efficiency opportunities, as well as company-wide cost improvements. EY is a global leading service provider in this space, with a reputation for high quality and cost-effective innovative offerings. You'll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, consistently drive projects to completion and confirm that work delivered is of a high quality. Under guidance you'll lead teams - or parts of teams – on engagements. You'll maintain a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks and escalate issues as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. Build strong internal relationships within EY Consultancy Services and with other services across the Organization. You will be required to grow and develop a portfolio of business nationally.
Skills and attributes:
Must be able to demonstrate experience in all primary aspects of FS i.e. Banking and Capital Markets, Insurance and Wealth & Asset Management.
Ability to win new work, to demonstrate an ability to build mutual beneficial business relationships with the Chief Audit exec.s of Banks, Insurers and Wealth & Asset Managers
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the applicable Regulatory framework, environment and key rules which are applied to FS organizations. These include reg.s such as Market Conduct, AML etc
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Complex problem-solving capabilities
An interest in continuous self-development
To qualify for the role, you must have
A minimum of 15 years of work experience in management consulting environment and in Internal Auditing within Financial Services
Industry related certification, but preference given to CA/CIA
Experience of/and interest in recruiting and professional development
At least two years of previous experience in successfully running an FS internal audit function.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Complex problem-solving capabilities
Demonstrated ability to innovate internal audit approaches, be relevant to client specific issues, and track industry trends
What we look for:
We are looking for a trusted business advisor who appreciates a collaborative culture by nurturing team members through mentoring and coaching, knowledge sharing and adapting relevant ideas from previous projects or experiences. Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you will provide innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. You will also actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. In line with our commitment to quality, you will consistently drive projects to completion and determine that work is of a high quality.
What working at EY offers
As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work with inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:
Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Job description
Audit Senior Manager/Associate Director - Financial Services:Insurance
Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes.
About the opportunity
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
Manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues, fees and estimates to complete to partners and clients
Assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships
Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients
Build strong internal relationships within Assurance and across other services
Execution of complex audit engagements, managing risk and applying professional scepticism
Application of complex risk management policies and procedures on engagements with an understanding of global and local independence rules
Maximize operational efficiency with a focus on key performance drivers and improve operating practices by leading the implementation of all new audit solutions and enablers
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 that anticipates their needs
Maximize business development opportunities through leveraging of networks across other service lines and geographies
Participate as a reviewer in the Audit Quality Review process
Defend the audit work in connection with internal or external inspections (regulator, AQR, peer review)
Qualifications and Experience
CA(SA)
Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques
Experience of the entire audit process
Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP
Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures
Compliance with regulatory requirements
Insurance auditing experience
Financial services auditing experience
6 - 8 years post articles Audit experience
Technical skills requirements
Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques
Five years to eight years of relevant work experience preferred
Experience of the entire audit process
Understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
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
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes social insurance and housing, additional commerce insurance, a minimum of 10 days of vacation and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Job description
Business Consulting, Financial Services Risk Management- Assistant Manager, Johannesburg
The Financial Services industry is experiencing significant change, in terms of technology advancements, changing customer demographics and increased regulatory scrutiny.
The opportunity
The work we do isn’t about providing ‘off-the shelf’ solutions; so, we will train and coach you to develop a set of core consulting skills that will be transferable across a broad range of projects. You’ll work as part of high-performing teams on a broad range of financial services clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.
Your key responsibilities
The scope of the work that you can expect to be involved in will include supporting our clients across a range of risk-related topics, such as Governance, Regulatory Compliance and Conduct Risk. You can expect to be working on client assignments across the industries we serve - banking, insurance, and wealth and asset management. You'll actively establish internal and external relationships and identify and escalate potential business opportunities for Ernst & Young within existing engagements.
Skills and attributes for success
Legal academic and/or risk background or demonstrated affinity would be an advantage
Previous experience of exposure to regulatory requirements across pan-African jurisdictions would be an advantage
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Complex problem-solving capabilities
An interest in continuous self-development
To qualify for the role, you must have:
A minimum of 3 - 5 years of work experience in a conduct-related risk/ compliance management role within financial services, either in an industry line function and/or consulting capacity
An understanding of how conduct regulation affects people, processes and systems of a financial services organisation
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the asset management, insurance and/or banking sector
Proficiency with MS Office
Additional experience based in the Pension Fund Act, Collective Investment Schemes Act and Financial Markets Act and related regulation would be an advantage
Ideally, you’ll also have
Ability to understand and adapt to changing regulatory and legislative requirements
What we look for
More than anything, we’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working, career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits, which suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurances, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
A position in a business that truly recognizes the importance of strong risk capabilities
Opportunities to develop your skills in a wide range of areas, supported by regular feedback from senior-level colleagues
Plenty of chances to build lasting professional relationships both internally and externally
A culture that recognizes success and rewards excellence
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Job description
As an assurance audit technical senior manager, you will be responsible for providing technical support on International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and the EY Global Audit Methodology (GAM) to audit teams primarily in South Africa but also across our Africa business.
The primary function of a technical consultant is to provide ad-hoc technical support to teams and to assist with the completion of formal consultation documents relating to auditor reporting, reportable irregularities or other mandatory matters per policy. You will draw on your knowledge and experience to help teams solve complex or contentious issues brought to you and will support the Associate Directors and Executive Directors in concluding on technical matters.
Consultants are also required to manage internal projects relating to technical matters which may include developing training material, collateral or template development, coaching of audit teams and risk monitoring / mitigation projects. There is also a smaller element of presenting training to partners and managers across Africa.
You may also opt to take on client serving responsibilities.
Within the technical team you will required to build valued relationships with the executives (partners down to managers) of audit teams and also with your internal peers. Working as a role model for Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM), you'll build, manage and motivate high-performing senior managers, managers and assistant managers who will work with you and for you on projects and on technical consultations. You will be responsible for helping your juniors to build sustainable technical competencies.
Responsibilities
Technical Role responsibilities
Provide ad-hoc support to teams on informal queries relating to methodology, auditor reporting, EY policy, Companies Act issues, reportable irregularities, NOCLAR and other audit technical matters.
Provide support to the consultation process as a Subject Matter Resource (SMR). An SMR works with audit teams to ensure the consultations they submit to an Approver are complete in fact pattern, appropriately researched, well documented and have a conclusion that you as SMR would concur with.
Assisting partners and managers with the application of complex risk management policies and procedures to resolve / manage arising risk matters through applying an understanding of global and local policies.
Responsible for supporting technical ED, and ADs on all arising and urgent technical matters.
Develop expertise in certain technical matters (reporting, JSE regulations, Companies Act, audit methodology, analytics (digital auditing) and/or Reportable Irregularities).
Manage audit technical projects from inception to completion through appropriate project management of self and other technical resources (if required).
Assist with the development of technical material including:
Training material for in person and skype based training;
Enablers, forms and template, guidance, and communications;
Policy updates.
Assist partners in responding to internal and external quality inspection findings and follow approval protocol for external inspection response submission.
Assist partners and audit teams with root cause analysis process following external and internal inspections.
Provide support to high risk / complex engagements (close monitoring clients) on their client level risk mitigation approach, monitor their progress against plan and prepare regular risk reports.
Act as a risk approver in the client acceptance process.
Present in-person and skype based training as required.
Train and coach peers, managers and assistant managers in Professional Practice on technical matters through day to day interactions and reviews of work products.
Build strong internal relationships within Assurance and across other services
(Optional) Execution of complex audit engagements, managing risk and applying professional scepticism
Enhance EY’s brand positioning through strong external relationships across a network of external relationships through involvement on SAICA and IRBA committees as appropriate.
People responsibilities
Be recognized as a respected and supportive mentor, coach and counsellor, building career value for individuals
Build and develop an inclusive culture and high-performing diverse teams
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals
Contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills
Understand, follow and communicate workplace policies and procedures to all levels of staff
Develop personal profile and awareness of EY offerings in the marketplace
Build strong and long term relationships with key partners and ADs
Act as an ambassador of EY in the market, with regulators and with clients
Qualifications and Experience
CA(SA)
Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques
Knowledge and understanding of ISAs, SAAPS and Auditing Professions Act
Experience of the entire audit process
Familiarity with IFRS
Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures
Compliance with regulatory requirements
4 – 6 years post articles experience in an auditing environment.
Advantageous to have been in a part time or full time audit technical role in an audit firm.
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