Vacancies Available at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Responsibilities

Innovation and Solutions:

• Implementation of innovative solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency and drive business innovation. This involves evaluating new technologies, integrating systems, and developing digital strategies that will transform processes and provide a competitive edge in the market.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within each Sub Service Line to improve efficiencies and margin.

Data Analysis and Insights:

• Oversee the execution of data analytics activities, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with EY Teams / data analysts to interpret data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to data quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Coordinate resources and tasks effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, and issues; develop mitigation strategies as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding project status, issues, and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate regular meetings and status updates to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and project objectives.

Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and report on key metrics and KPIs.
• Identify deviations from plan and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to management and stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes for success:  

• Ability to develop and deliver high quality output against stated project objectives and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions, and ability to work under pressure
• Team player and leader who openly supports, encourages and shares knowledge with colleagues.
• Analytical and adaptive skills to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into a workable solution.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and manage cross functional projects.
• Highly organized and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change based on project needs. 
• Attention to detail which results in a constant standard of quality and the ability to communicate the value and benefits of the project.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement in the operating model and the flexibility to identify solutions to make the improvements. 

To qualify for the role, you must have: 

• Bachelor's degree in related field, preferably with an emphasis in business, accounting or technology and a minimum of 4 years related work experience.
• Business Intelligence and Data Analyst experience
• Experience in designing, setting up and managing project workplans and budgets; leading work streams for a large, complex program involving multiple, related projects as the project/program manager. 
• Strong team and project management skills with an ability to work under tight deadlines. 
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills as well as a strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail 
• Proficiency required in MS 365, including a very strong emphasis on use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Visio
• Experience with MS Power Platform, MS Power BI

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Responsibilities

 Client

• Secure and enhance relationships with senior client management and within the EY Firm;
• Maintain active communication with both partners and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction. Proactively identify, document and communicate any changes to the scope of work; and
• Present findings to the client via reports and presentations. Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel.

Operational

• Assume a leadership role in report generation and working closely with the Valuation and Business modelling team;
• Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams, coordinating valuation engagements for the purpose of: management planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, restructuring and reorganization, and corporate strategy.
• Identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed. Develop new and creative analyses to prove key assertions across multiple work streams.
• Manage risk to the firm by adhering to the risk management policies and procedures and ensuring significant risks are identified
• Review work in accordance with the firm's policies on a timely basis and in a thorough and constructive manner

People

• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, mentor others, stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of the Valuation services provided.
• Live our shared cultures and values at all times and encourage your team members to do the same

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance or accounting with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, or national valuation firm or experience in the valuation or deals practice of an accounting firm.
• An accounting designation i.e. CA, CFA, CPA etc.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget and revenue, and provide the necessary leadership and guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work deliverables
• Proven track record of valuation transactions you have worked on (JSE IPE opinions, PPAs, fair valuations for financial reporting purposes, transaction/ deal purposes, etc)
• Proven business development, marketing and negotiating techniques with a demonstrated track record of pursing and closing business opportunities, and the ability to manage engagement risk through reaffirming client satisfaction.
• Excellent analytical, project-management, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong technical skills including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.