National Service Personnel Consulting jobs at Ey in Ghana, Accra

Job Purpose

As a National Service Personnel in the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team, you will play a vital role in assisting the team as they navigate the complexities of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues of the firm’s clients. Your work will involve collaborating with a team to support clients in integrating sustainability into their operations, managing climate-related risks, and complying with evolving regulations. You will contribute to providing insights on sustainability strategies, climate change mitigation, decarbonisation, and sustainability reporting among others. This role requires a keen interest in climate change and sustainability issues, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out your work in line with a given work-programmes as they relate to:

• Client Engagement:

• Support the team in client engagements focused on climate change and sustainability strategies.

• Assist in developing sustainability assessments, strategies, and action plans.

• Help support the team in advising clients on climate risk management and sustainability reporting.

• Sustainability Reporting:

• Aid the team in developing sustainability reports in line with local and international frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, SASB, ISSB, Bank of Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles and Sector Guidance Notes, Bank of Ghana Climate-Related Financial Risk Directive).

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting standards.

• Provide support in integrating sustainability metrics into financial and non-financial reporting.

• Climate Risk Assessment:

• Assist the team in conducting climate risk assessments, including scenario analysis and climate resilience planning.

• Help support the team in advising clients on regulatory requirements related to climate change, including disclosures and compliance.

• Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with the team to support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies that align with clients' business objectives.

• Identify opportunities for clients to reduce their environmental impact and improve sustainability performance.

• Project Management:

• Assist in managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to support project delivery.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with a range of stakeholders, including senior management, regulators, investors, and community groups.

• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and presentations to build capacity on sustainability issues.

• Research and Analysis:

• Stay updated on global trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainability and climate change.

• Conduct research on emerging sustainability issues and provide insights to the team and clients.

• Business Development:

• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.

• Identify new opportunities for service offerings and assist in expanding the firm’s sustainability practice.

• Additional Skills
  • Keep accurate working papers on work done
  • Timely, bring work related challenges to the attention of your team leader and or manager
  • Undertake all works that will be assigned to you for the purpose of meeting internal and clients’ objectives

Education and Qualifications:

• Final year university student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sustainability related fields such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Engineering and Geography.
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper or better.

Experience:

• No prior work experience is required; however, relevant academic projects in related topics and/or internships in sustainability consulting or climate change advisory will provide evidence of added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD, SASB, ISSB, Bank of Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles and Sector Guidance Notes, Bank of Ghana Climate-Related Financial Risk Directive).
• Familiarity with climate risk assessment tools and methodologies is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis and environmental modelling is beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in sustainability and climate change.

We Offer You:

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic, and energetic team.
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with well-known companies and through our extensive learning and development programmes.

When you join us, you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies which can give you the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want.

Key and Client responsibilities:

• Assisting in gathering and analyzing data related to client workforce metrics, employee engagement surveys and organizational culture assessments to provide insights and recommendations.
• Collaborating with senior consultants to support the delivery of client projects, including preparing presentations, drafting reports and contributing to the development of client solutions.
• Assisting with research on industry trends, best practices and benchmarking data to inform client strategies and enhance the effectiveness of consulting recommendations.
• Engaging with clients through meetings and workshops, taking notes, and ensuring that client needs and feedback are documented and addressed throughout the consulting process.
• Providing administrative assistance to the consulting team, including scheduling meetings, organizing project documentation and maintaining project timelines to ensure smooth project execution.
• Assist project teams with client engagement such as, the design, implementation, communication and monitoring of projects across the People Consulting pillars - performance, talent, HR systems, reward, mobility and analytics
• Support project work streams by applying a proven EY approach and methodology based on global standards

People Responsibilities:

• Support project teams to ensure the optimal and efficient use of time and resources
• Demonstrate EY’s fundamental values: professional respect to all team members; personal accountability; integrity and trustworthiness; and teamwork

To qualify for the role, you must have the following:

• Ability to learn new technology and ability to learn quickly
• Good writing, communication and presentation skills
• Team player with leadership skills and aspirations
• Innovative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of advisory
• User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge

Education and Academic Qualification:

• Final year university student pursuing Human Resource Management(HRM)
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper or better
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  

We offer you

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team
• An opportunity to develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Receive a competitive remuneration package

Job Purpose

As a National Service Personnel within our Business Consulting team, you will work within diverse teams on various engagements in different industry sectors to assist with solving a whole range of complex tasks from the requirement to respond to the ever-changing demands of the market.

Your client responsibilities

Working in a team, you will assist with the clients in order to collect all necessary data/ information, obtain understanding of significant classes of transactions, perform substantive testing, maintain working papers, etc.

Specific Skills

• Project management
• Stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Final year university student pursuing Finance / Economics / Accounting or a related field.
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper or better
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)

General Skills

• Ability to learn new technology and ability to learn quickly
• Good writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Team player with leadership skills and aspirations
• Innovative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of advisory
• User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge

We offer you

Receive a competitive remuneration package

Your client responsibilities

• Supporting the development of strategic plans for clients, including market entry strategies, growth plans and operational improvements.
• Participating in client meetings and workshops to understand their strategic objectives and to provide relevant insights and analysis.
• Preparing presentations, information memoranda and other transaction-related documents for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with the coordination of transaction processes, including communication with clients, legal advisors and other professionals involved in the deal.
• Assisting in the due diligence process by collecting, organizing and analysing financial and operational data from target companies.
• Supporting the team in identifying risks and opportunities associated with potential transactions.
• Conducting research on industry trends, market conditions and competitive landscapes to inform transaction strategies.
• Gathering data from various sources to create industry reports that help in understanding the market dynamics relevant to client projects.
• Assisting in the analysis of financial statements and the preparation of financial metrics to support valuation and strategic decision-making.

Your people responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn;
• Work constructively with team.

Qualifications

• Final year university student of a recognised Tertiary Institution
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper or better
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus)
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• A student member or affiliate of the ICAG/ACCA/CIMA OR a high motivation and drive to pursue a professional accountant qualification. Membership of ICAG/ACCA/CIMA is an advantage.

Skills

• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of Taxation
• User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge

We offer you

Receive a competitive intern remuneration package

Your client responsibilities

• Prepare various tax returns and supporting schedules and assist with the filing of the returns
• Prepare tax advice for clients and assist with the procurement of tax exemptions and waivers
• Liaise with the GRA on behalf of clients
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Comply with risk management procedures
• Build strong internal relationships within the business tax compliance team and across other service lines.

Your people responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
• Work constructively with team.

Qualifications

• Final year university student of a recognised Tertiary Institution
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper or better
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus)
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• A student member or affiliate of the ICAG/ACCA OR a high motivation and drive to pursue a professional accounting/tax qualification.

Skills

• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of Taxation
• User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge

We offer you

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Receive a competitive intern remuneration package

Job purpose

As a National Service Personnel within our FAAS team, you will combine technical accounting skills in IFRS, practical experience in financial reporting and deep sector knowledge in supporting our clients directly and indirectly.

Your responsibilities will include working with our FAAS team in diverse areas of technical accounting matters including:

• Advising clients on the application of new and existing IFRS accounting standards.
• Assessing the impact of recently adopted accounting standards (primarily IFRS 9, IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 17)
• Focus on the application of technical accounting in particular accounting policy conversions and GAAP analysis, preparation and or review of financial statements, implementation support for new standards and training.
• Provide technical accounting support to other Service lines in EY.
• Develop and deliver training on technical accounting to both clients and internal teams.
• Participate in performing IFRS analysis procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.

Your people responsibilities

• Willing to learn and be enthusiastic about a career in professional accounting
• Work constructively as a team member
• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
• Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills and business acumen
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Final year university student pursuing Accounting.
• An associate of ICAG/ ACCA or a high motivation and drive to pursue professional qualification and career in accounting/finance will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of motivation and drive to pursue a career in professional services.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong in IFRS Accounting standards.

Other Skills

• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Basic quantitative skills
• Continuous learner

We offer you

• Work with a bright, friendly and energetic team
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Receive a competitive remuneration package

Job purpose

As a National Service Personnel/ Data and Technology Risk Intern, you will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which EY is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy & utilities, oil & gas, mining & metals, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.

IT Audit

Working in a team, you will interact with the client to collect all necessary data/ information, obtain an understanding of their IT environments, IT risks and controls, and cyber security profiles. You will test their controls against their policies and/or leading practice, evaluate the effectiveness of their control environments and recommend improvements.

Data Analytics

Working in a team, you will work with the data analytics team and perform extraction, loading and transformation of client data to provide quality assurance of the data for audit purposes. Also, you will use automated tools to perform data analytics of client primary and secondary data sets and provide client insight as well as meeting general audit requirements.

Your people responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Work constructively with team.

Qualifications

• Final year university student pursuing. Data Science/Analytics, Business Analytics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting with strong IT Interest, or related field.
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper and above.
• A relevant certificate in Data / Business Analytics will be an added advantage.
• A relevant or a high motivation and drive to obtain an IT audit or information security professional certification(s) (CISA/CRISC/CISM/CISSP etc will be an added advantage
• An associate of ICAG/ ACCA or a high motivation and drive to pursue professional qualification and career in accounting/finance will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or other relevant software.
• Intermediate to Advance skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Advanced Excel skills including data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and macros.
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• IT Risk Management: Knowledge of IT risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud computing services and technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Network Security: Basic understanding of network security concepts and protocols.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex problems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in analysing data and identifying potential risks.
• Problem Resolution: Capability to resolve issues effectively and pursue objectives to completion.

Communication Skills

• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to collective problem-solving.

Adaptability and Learning

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technology and work environments.
• Learning Agility: Willingness and capability to learn new skills quickly and efficiently.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity: Commitment to ethical principles and professional standards.
• Enthusiasm: A positive attitude and enthusiasm for the field of data and technology risk.
• Motivation: Drive to achieve personal and professional goals

We offer you.

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic, and energetic team.
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs.
• Receive a competitive intern remuneration package.