דרושים Associate Director - Transaction Strategy Execution ב-Ey ב-South Africa, Johannesburg

As an International Tax and Transaction Services Manager, you will be a part of ourInternational Tax and Transaction Services(ITTS) practice. You will be a part of a practice which provides a wide range of tax services for many of the world's largest multinational companies. You will be able to help these corporations identify and solve complex domestic corporate tax issues.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will participate in and help supervise multiple and challenging tax engagements and to deliver innovative tax planning ideas and solutions for our diverse clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.
• Coaching and mentoring more junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness
• Enhance technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to complex situations relevant to the client
• Identify opportunities for providing tax planning and other special services
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products
• Thoroughly and accurately analyze information.
• Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals.
• Identify and sell opportunities for tax planning and other special services.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A BCom Honours degree but preferably a BCom Honours degree in accounting/accounting sciences, with a completed or in progress higher diploma / master’s degree in taxation favourable, plus a minimum of 5 years South African Corporate tax experience
• Big 4 firm experience preferable
• Excellent supervisory, analytical, and leadership ability
• A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Mature, proactive, committed, highly motivated and driven team player

What we offer

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 allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical plan, a defined contribution plan, statutory holidays, vacation days and paid personal days. In addition, a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning 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

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Requisition Id : 1630228

The opportunity : Consultant-FS-Assurance-ASU - TR - Technology Risk - Mumbai

FS :

Amid comprehensive regulatory change, today’s financial services institutions are focusing on digital transformation, convergence and disruption from an array of non traditional competitors — all while meeting greater demands for trust and transparency.

We recruit, train and foster a diverse set of people who give their minds to building the future of financial services. Together, we explore new perspectives with innovative and innovative thinking to deliver exceptional client service and ensure that what we do today, counts for tomorrow.

ASU - TR - Technology Risk :

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), IFRS & US GAAP conversion, IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Experience of working on FS clients is preferred

IT audits including statutory and internal audits

IT General Controls (ITGC) testing

IT Infrastructure risks and control assessments

IT SOX 404

SOC1, SOC2 audits and reporting

IT Compliance and regulatory reporting

Risk and control assessments considering emerging technologies such as cloud, RPA, AI/ML, Blockchain etc

Certifications preferred:

CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSK and others (if relevant).

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

BE/ B.Tech,, or MSC in Computer Science/Statistics or M.C.A or MBA in Finance or IT

2-3 years of relevant experience in field of IT Audits

Should have played client facing role in managing audits

Experience of working on FS clients is preferred

IT audits including statutory and internal audits

IT General Controls (ITGC) testing

IT Infrastructure risks and control assessments

IT SOX 404

SOC1, SOC2 audits and reporting

IT Compliance and regulatory reporting

Risk and control assessments considering emerging technologies such as cloud, RPA, AI/ML, Blockchain etc

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100-day planning, integration process support, carve-out/stand-alone costs assessment and risks, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

As a Manager within the TSE team, you would be required to:

• Manage client engagement teams in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrations, carve-outs, and other types of transaction engagements.
• Demonstrate skills in project execution, including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation.
• Assist in identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas.
• Develop client relationships at the appropriate client level and be responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products. Assist in business development activities including preparing presentations and attending pursuit meetings with clients to help sell work.
• Be responsible for fostering an open and inclusive work environment.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Senior Managers on proposals and new business opportunities.

Deep business operations experience:

• Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions (such as IT, supply chain, finance, sales & marketing, HR etc.); experience in business process re-engineering, cost optimisation, business integrations, with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Operating model development and design
• Understand the link between a businesses’ operating environment and resulting financial performance

Qualifications:

Candidates should ideally have either of the below qualifications and experience:

• A bachelor's degree (business, finance, supply chain, engineering, computer science or related field, etc.) and approximately 5 years of related work experience; or equivalent work experience
• Professional services / consulting experience: from a management consultancy, corporate finance firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate environment
• Experience related to transactions (ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience)
• Related certification a plus

Other Skills Required:

• Experience in leading and managing complex business environments
• Strong systems or technology (incl. ERP systems) understanding with ability to make detailed assessments thereof
• Ability to make detailed assessments of operations or manufacturing infrastructure
• Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas
• Ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration conflicts
• Analytically strong, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork
• Supervise, train and mentor team members

This position requires a willingness and ability to travel.

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better.

SaT offers clients professional transaction experience, from the strategic analysis phase of the transaction lifecycle, through execution, to transaction integration. We provide clients with a single point of contact who is focused on building a strategic relationship to address their transactions needs, and who can help leverage a global network to bring the right people and experience to work on every phase of a transaction.

We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100-day planning, integration process support, carve-out/stand-alone costs assessment and risks, and cost reduction.

As a Associate director will manage and develop the pipeline, including leveraging your own network for opportunities. You will also spearhead marketing efforts and build strong relationships with high profile clients and lead key client decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. Finally, you will help the young practice grow by taking over important practice management activities.

Responsibilities

As a Associate director within the TSE team, you would be required to:

• Lead client engagement teams in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrations, carve-outs, and other types of transaction engagements.
• Demonstrate skills in project leadership, including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation.
• Identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas.
• Develop client relationships at the appropriate client level and be responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products.
• Lead business development activities including preparing proposals, presentations and attending pursuit meetings with clients to help sell and cross sell work within SaT and EY.
• Work the market and develop pipeline of work
• Be responsible for fostering an open and inclusive teaming work environment.

Deep business operations experience:

• Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions (such as IT, supply chain, finance, sales & marketing, HR etc.); experience in business process re-engineering, cost optimisation, business integrations, with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Operating model development and design
• Strong understanding of the link between a businesses’ operating environment and resulting financial performance

Qualifications:

Candidates should ideally have one of the below qualifications and/or experience:

• A bachelor's degree (business, finance, supply chain, engineering, computer science or related field, etc.) and approximately 7 - 10 years of related work experience; or equivalent work experience
• Professional services / consulting experience: from a management consultancy, corporate finance firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate environment
• Experience related to transactions (ideally due diligence, M&A, carve-out or integrations experience)
• Related certification a plus

Other Skills Required:

• Experience in leading and managing complex business environments
• Strong systems or technology understanding (incl. ERP systems) with ability to make detailed assessments thereof
• Ability to make detailed assessments of operations or manufacturing infrastructure
• Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas
• Ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration conflicts
• Analytically strong, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork
• Lead and mentor team members

This position requires a willingness and ability to travel.

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better.

Technology Consulting, IT Audit Senior Associate, Johannesburg

Our independent position and assessment capabilities provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape and the controls in place. As a risk assurance professional, you will be leading assessments and certification services that will directly support C-suite discussions and important business decisions regarding

compliance, cost and quality of our clients’ risk management programs. You will be part of an international network of professionals across geographies and sectors, delivering assessment and certification services that will help verify compliance and improve the performance of our clients.

Our structured career framework means you’ll continue to develop, whatever level you’re at. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Following areas:

• Application Risk & Controls practice
• Information Management and Analysis Services practice
• Financial Services Technology Risk and IT Regulatory Services
• In your role as a Risk Assurance Associate, you’ll:
• Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Consistently deliver quality client services and manage expectations of client service delivery.
• Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships and networks with clients and internal EY stakeholders - Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
• Possess in depth business acumen and demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge.
• Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identifying the key levers that impact solvency ratios and return on equity to optimize our clients’ capital position
• Modeling, documenting and preparing application files
• Validating estimate models
• Providing audit support for Solvency II and statutory reporting, including sample tests on Life
• Technical Provisions, IAS 19 and Pension funds
• Acting as an actuarial professional, providing guidance on a wide range of areas, such as life and general insurance, investment, corporate finance, risk management and pensions
• A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
• Further developing your team by coaching and mentoring a junior colleague

To qualify for the role, you must have:

relevant discipline

At least 4 years of relevant consulting or industry experience, preferably in a professional services environment or

MNC.

• Candidates who possess professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and / or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• Willingness to travel on overseas assignment as the need arises

What we look for

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

EY Assurance practice requires a professional who will take responsibility for driving and supporting our Operational Excellence agenda and work to implement various Operations and Finance-related initiatives for Malaysia’s Assurance business, where you will work with Malaysia Assurance Leader and interact across all Assurance Sub-Service Lines Leaders/Group Heads. You will have the opportunity to build relationships, drive initiatives and shape solutions across our local Assurance practice, understand the market and issues, and collaborate with other teams not only within Assurance but beyond.

The position will report directly to Malaysia Assurance Leader and the role would require for the incumbent to have close engagement and collaboration with Service Line support such as Finance, Market Operations, Talent, Resourcing and Quality and Risk Management Teams.

Your key responsibilities

In the role as the Assurance Operations Leader, you will be expected to:

• Review and monitor key financial & performance measures, KPIs (TNR, Margin, Utilisation, Revenue days)
• Provide robust regular performance and dashboard reporting with insightful, timely, forward looking and action oriented commentaries
• Together with Malaysia Assurance Leader, drive the yearly planning process and half-year forecast exercise
• Drive and monitor compliance around key quality areas to meet internal business requirements e.g. milestones review
• Local project lead for Global and Area centralisation initiatives
• Develop and execute other strategic and operational initiatives to drive end to end business performance improvements
• Analyze, articulate and monitor operational performance issues. Investigate anomalies and coordinate with leaders for the information required, escalate issues, assist in providing insight and solutions
• Provide communications support for Malaysia Assurance Leader in drafting key messages for Townhalls, prepare management materials, analysis and narratives for Executive or Regional Leadership meetings and liase with communications functions in EY.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Strong analytical thinking and project management skills
• A team player
• Agile

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of working experience, preferably in Professional Services industry
• Experience in an operations related, business management or control function preferred

• Strong people management skills and able to work/ manage different stakeholders
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze problems, design and implement solutions independently
• A Self-starter. Able to work with limited supervision, to juggle conflicting demands and to prioritize work effectively
• A committed team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, able to articulate clear and logical messages
• Strong organizational skills, able to work across and project manage multiple-initiatives at a time

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and liaise with colleagues in both business and technical roles
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills – e.g. Pivot, vlook ups and ability to manipulate and draw trends from vast amounts of data
• Data analytics skills such as PowerBI will be preferred

What we look for

A highly-motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage successful change in a complex environment. An effective communicator and a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seek out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Role purpose

You will provide strategic and tactical support to pursuit teams in delivering high-quality pursuit materials, including coordination. You will assist in proposal development, manage timelines, and contribute to strategic communications that help EY win new business.

Core responsibilities

• Manage the execution of the pursuit process, including the critical path, timeline, strategic communications process, and interdependencies on the firm’s largest and strategically significant pursuits.
• Assess the competitive landscape and help develop a differentiated win strategy focused on client priorities while protecting EY’s interests.
• Develop a relationship map and tactics to navigate the client buying process.
• Consult with Partners, Client Executives, and BD leadership to develop and implement pursuit materials designed to achieve specific results.
• Collaborate with the extended pursuit team to define, package, and articulate a compelling client offer across the scope.
• Provide ongoing proposal strategy and support, including planning the storyline/key messages and preparing the extended team for orals.
• Be responsible for the development of all client-facing, written deliverables (e.g., meeting documents, proposals, presentations) that adhere to the firm's style guide in collaboration with the Creative Designer for design and formatting.
• Author original content when critical and/or necessary (e.g., cover letter, executive summary) and leverage relevant firm resources to source non-critical, boilerplate content when appropriate.
• Build collaborative relationships with pursuit teams, including Service Line, Account, and Business Development leaders as well as Senior Managers, Managers, and Staff.
• Manage multiple proposals/priorities simultaneously.

Required experience and skills

• 4+ years of relevant experience in business development, marketing, or project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Solution-oriented with the ability to make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work on one's own initiative with limited supervision.

Nice to have

• Experience in professional services is an asset.
• APMP, PMP certification is considered advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Language, Communications, Marketing, or Business; a graduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.