דרושים Senior Manager Business Transformation ב-Ey ב-South Africa, Cape Town

People Consulting – Senior Manager

In joining EY, you will gain access to valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge and thought leadership by working across capabilities, service offerings, sectors and geographies. Whenever you join, and no matter how long your stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager specialising in Change Management, you will be a key resource on business transformation projects for our clients. From a technical perspective, you will be responsible for the following:

• Developing and implementing a Change Management strategy that supports the organisation's vision and business objectives
• Leading Change Management initiatives across the organisation, including technology rollouts, process improvements, organisational restructuring, cultural change, etc.
• Overseeing a team of Change Management professionals, providing guidance, training and performance management
• Conducting impact analyses, assessing change readiness, and identifying and actively managing key stakeholders
• Designing and executing communication and engagement plans to ensure all affected parties are aware of the changes and understand their roles within the transition
• Creating training programmes and materials to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and skill development for changes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, HR, project management, and departmental leaders, to align Change Management activities with business goals
• Monitoring the adoption of changes and gauging the effectiveness of Change Management activities, making adjustments as necessary
• Managing resistance to change through proactive engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Establishing metrics and KPIs to measure the success of Change Management efforts and report regularly to senior leadership
• Acting as a Strategic Advisor to the client, integrating knowledge and insights from all areas of the business and streams of the transformation project to deliver an all-encompassing and seamless change experience for stakeholders
• Developing and coaching leaders of the organisation to be true Change Leaders who drive the change through all levels of the business

In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, analyse complex problems and deliver insightful solutions, while also managing resources to deliver on the project objectives. You will also be expected to have advanced written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, be able to engage in critical thinking, take initiative, and be able to quickly integrate into new teams and rapidly establish relationships both internally and externally. More specifically, the successful candidate should:

• Demonstrate technical competence in Change Management and take a practical / business-driven approach to solving complex client challenges
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and engagements
• Stay up-to-date with key technical and functional skills, as well as industry trends
• Go the extra mile to deliver high-quality deliverables
• Be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and be able to coach and manage members of the team
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
• Be able to identify and help manage any potential issues and risks during a client assignment
• Lead business development and client pursuit activities
• Identify and flag any follow-on engagement opportunities
• Support and lead certain engagement activities from planning through to implementation
• Be able to remain calm and composed in stressful situations
• Be proactive and take initiative
• Be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, embrace uncertainty and adapt swiftly to changing situations
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification
• Certification in Change Management methodology (e.g. Prosci) is advantageous
• Relevant professional experience, for example, previous Consulting experience and/or experience in successfully leading and implementing Change Management programmes for large-scale transformation projects
• At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in Change Management

Your key responsibilities

• Treasury systems design, select and implementation: you will play a pivotal role providing specialist advice in relation to the design of the future treasury function, developing transformation plan, managing Treasury Management System implementation from initiation to completion.
• Corporate Treasury Advisory and Consulting: maturity assessments; improvement and treasury transformation projects; controls and governance reviews; cash flow forecasting, cash flow management and liquidity optimisation; bank account rationalisation, banking rfp, financial due diligence support.
• EY Audit Support: Providing independent expert knowledge to EY Audit clients via EY Audit teams on financial instrument valuations and accounting, hedge accounting, expected credit loss allowance calculations and incremental borrowing rate calculations.
• Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS): directly advising non-EY Audit clients on how they should be accounting for financial instruments in terms of IFRS 9, 13 and 16 and FRS 102.

• Actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships and networks.
• Manage client engagement risk and supervise the team to ensure client deliverables are met.
• Provide subject matter expertise to clients on industry best practices and emerging trends.
• People and performance management, coaching junior colleagues throughout the performance year

Skills and attributes for success

Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you’ll be a prominent contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. You will have the team behind giving you their full support. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and teams on resolutions that will impact entire engagements. Your technical skills will be stretched and tested as you broaden your knowledge of corporate treasury practices, systems, and solutions. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory.

To qualify for the role you must have

• One of the following:
• Fully qualified chartered accountant e.g. ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA, ICAS, or international equivalent, with professional external audit experience; OR
• Hold a Treasury qualification (ACT, AMCT, CFA) and have experience working in a Corporate Finance or Treasury role; OR
• Degree level education or international equivalent (preferably in an Accounting/Finance related subject)
• Treasury Management System certification: Kyriba, FIS, Gtreasury, ION, SAP, etc
• Relevant professional Treasury experience e.g. Corporate Treasury, hedge accounting, or valuations experience, or within a treasury or financial risk system software vendor
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ideally you’ll also have

• The ability to assess business practices and articulate gaps and opportunities for improvement compared to typical industry practices
• Experience and understanding of treasury operations, including treasury systems (such as SAP S/4HANA), cash management, financial risk management, funding and debt management, bank relationship management
• Experience and understanding of treasury governance, processes risks and controls
• Knowledge of accounting and valuations of financial instruments (IFRS, UK GAAP or equivalent)
• Demonstrated interest in Financial Markets, Corporate Treasury, and/or financial risk modelling
• The ability to explain specialised concepts to non-technical audiences

What we look for

We’re interested in motivated and collaborative professionals with a genuine interest in learning and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about developing your career with us and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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.

Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness.We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world.

• Design campaign strategy and campaign program elements

• Collaborate with Microsoft Alliance Relationship Director (ARD) on Microsoft Alliance components of the campaign (relationship map, cadence, governance, contracts, resale, etc.)

• Identify target account strategy in conjunction with Global Microsoft Alliance Leader/GTM Alliance Leaders, ARD, Sector and Field of Play Leader(s)

• Develop messaging and value proposition for campaigns including securing alignment and buy-in from the Alliance partner

• Work with Brand Marketing & Communications (BMC) to develop sales collateral, marketing strategy, and other enablement materials

• Coordinate with Client Technology, Alliance Practice or Sector and Alliance partners on the development of technical elements of the campaign (demos and other tech assets)

• Activation of campaigns into each region through internal and external awareness sessions

• Engage with Area GTM leaders to secure super region support and identify super region leads from EY and the Alliance Partner to own the sales motion and drive in-market sales efforts

• Incubate target accounts and land sales motion with Alliance CEs to expand

• Provide Campaign/ Sales motion expertise to accounts as requested

• Align with Area practice leadership to secure campaign support and share campaign practice delivery needs

• Cadence regions, escalating issues as appropriate

• Oversee campaign governance and sales / pipeline discipline – stand-up of campaign through campaign execution (awareness, financial tracking, account cadence, relationship alignment)

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities

• EY’s Strategic Relationships are complex due to breadth of the relationship across multiple competencies, sectors and geographies. They are also expected to drive a larger portion of EY revenue and require a higher degree of collaboration. The GDS Microsoft Alliance Campaign Dir will be expected to influence senior level executives across both EY and the alliance partner organization to form and execute the campaign.
• Must manage complex relationships with multiple stakeholders often with competing priorities
• Ability to balance enablement and business development activities
• Evaluate activities, efforts, requests against agreed strategy and plan as well as EY policies
• Assess and prioritize financial requests against limited/set budgets

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Understanding of technology and business benefits of relevant alliance partner products and solutions
• Proficiency Alliance partner products, for one or more EY’s alliance partner organizations, is preferred
• Experience in alliance management or business development for technology or professional services company
• Experience and evidence of success in building and nurturing win-win alliance relationships
• Strong networking and influence management skills resulting in driving actions to outcomes and delivering results actions across organizational boundaries
• Highly credible communicator with excellent organization and project management skills and proven track record delivering alliance sales and revenues

Supervision Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate independently to drive the overarching campaign program which will include multiple subsets of activities and workstreams
• Must influence and direct activities of Sector, Competency, and Field of Play Leaders who do not report to the Microsoft Alliance Campaign Director; will also influence and provide guidance to resources (PPEDD level) more senior than the Microsoft Alliance Campaign Director
• Varies by alliance, but may be expected to manage a small team supporting Microsoft Alliance campaign execution

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 10%; potentially internationally
• Ability to work across multiple time zones; flex schedule or working hours as needed to collaborate with in-market teams

Job requirements

• Graduation preferably in Engineering and/or Technology

• Postgraduate preferably MBA (Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering)

• 15+ years of experience working in relevant technology and professional services environments

• Minimum eight (8-10) years of experience in consulting services or consultative business development, including experience in managing or developing strategic relationships and campaigns

• Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders (both internal and external) in a virtual environment, across geographies.

• Buenos Aries, Argentina

• Should be flexible and open to covering US-West Coast work timings (PST)

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organisations, transforming the operations and processes, and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value, and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs, large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings,
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. Pr. Eng/Tech CPA, CFA, preferred.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Business Transformation, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, Operational turnaround and improvement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex transformation and infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structure to complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisation skills , with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

Associate/Senior Associate - IT Audit

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.

Your key responsibilities

Our IT Risk & Assurance services are designed for the dual purpose of strengthening internal controls and, in so doing, helping to improve IT and business performance. In addition to assurance-related engagements such as financial attestation and ISAE 3402 engagements, our IT risk advisory services focus on IT governance and effectiveness; IT program management and assurance; security and controls of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations; and business intelligence and information analysis. We are currently offering positions in the 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

• Working experience on at least two (2) full cycles of access control framework definition, security role design, remediation and implementation for ERP solutions such as SAP and Oracle.
• Working experience in performing business process controls review, access controls review (e.g., segregation of duties) and project risk assessments in an ERP environment. Having experience in continuous controls monitoring and controls optimization type of work would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge on key risks and expected controls (including compensating controls) in one or more business processes (e.g., procure to pay, and financial statement close)
• Understanding of and/or implementation experience with a variety of GRC tools (e.g., SAP GRC and Oracle ICM)

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A recognized university degree in accounting, business, information technology, engineering, mathematics or other 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

Ideally, you’ll also have

Application Risk & Controls

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

Technology Consulting, Senior Manager /Associate Director

Our national practice assists clients in providing IT audit services in support of our financial audits. We also provide IT governance and IT risk related services to a variety of clients and particularly in the Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Retail and government sectors.

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.

Your key responsibilities

Scoping and Leading engagements involving IT risk, IT governance and IT general controls, etc. Designing solutions for clients. Reviewing detailed work programs and deliver of junior staff. Reviewing final reports to be delivered. Presenting findings to the clients. Understanding and navigating complex IT system landscapes. Ability to work collaboratively with financial audit teams and identifying key IT risk areas and integrating IT audit work into the financial audit work. Proficient in CoBiT and other IT governance requirements.

• History of working effectively with Internal Audit teams.
• Practise Management.
• Team Management.
• Working onsite at clients.
• Client expectation management.
• Subject Matter Specialist.
• Business Development.
• Project management

In your role as a Tech Risk Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Client account management.
• Budgeting and costing.
• Allocation of resources.
• Managing deliverables.
• Client ownership / management.

Skills and attributes for success

• IT governance
• IT risk.
• CoBiT, and similar standards.
• ISAE3402 examinations.
• Auditing and accounting skills.
• Business process skills.
• IT audit integration with financial audit.
• Logical thinker and problems solver.
• Solid management skill.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management experience – multiple engagements.
• Business development experience

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Information Systems Honours or equivalent
• Business degree in Accounting and Auditing preferably
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in an IT Audit role (must have done external audit work)
• Management Consulting experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

Application Risk & Controls

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

The objective of our advisory risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.

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

What we look for

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

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 decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards packageincludes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and 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.

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