דרושים Executive Personal Assistant ב-Ey ב-South Africa, Johannesburg

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.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, supported by global scale, cutting-edge technology, and market leading transactions Shaping the Future with Confidence.

As an Assistant Manager in our Business Modelling team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial modelling solutions that empower clients to make confident, strategic decisions. You’ll work on diverse projects, including:
• Model Builds: Design and develop robust Excel-based business planning and forecasting models.
• Model Reviews: Provide assurance and insights on complex financial models for transactions, project finance, and strategic evaluations.
• Collaborative Projects: Partner with cross-functional teams on high-impact deals and strategic initiatives.
This role offers excellent career progression and exposure to leading-edge modelling practices in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

• Build and review complex financial models for valuation, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality outputs aligned with EY’s professional standards.
• Communicate effectively within the team and contribute to client deliverables.
• Support risk management processes and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset, challenging assumptions and improving processes.

• Technical Expertise: Advanced Excel proficiency and strong financial modelling skills.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment with limited client interaction.
• Professional Qualifications: CA(SA), CFA Level 1 or FMVA certification, or similar, are all advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in financial modelling, business planning, or related advisory roles.

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for business modelling and analytics, with very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals. Also, being highly motivated and self-aware to work autonomously where required.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.

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most recognized and engaging leaders in the profession;
• 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.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be expected to take ownership of solution architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, and lead the development and implementation of complex software solutions. Additionally, you will play a key role in shaping the team's technical direction, fostering innovation, and maintaining high standards for system design and performance across diverse technologies.

Other responsibilities include:

• Architecting and delivering scalable full-stack solutions that leverage technologies such as MS PowerApps, Azure, MS Fabric, and Python to address complex business needs effectively.
• Developing and maintaining applications in MS PowerApps, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, workflows, and processes while contributing to front-end and back-end enhancements.
• Modernising and enhancing legacy systems by identifying refactoring opportunities and transitioning to advanced platforms, such as Azure and MS Fabric, to optimise functionality and performance.
• Conducting rigorous testing and debugging processes across the full stack to ensure software reliability, efficiency, and seamless functionality, including working with Python-based solutions and other frameworks.
• Preparing comprehensive technical and procedural documentation to support compliance, operational continuity, and future developments across all utilized technologies, from front-end interfaces to back-end processes.
• Administering and overseeing user access, permissions, and governance within digital solutions to ensure secure and efficient operations, particularly in environments powered by MS Fabric, Azure, and Python.
• Writing well-structured, efficient, and maintainable full-stack code tailored to business requirements and technical specifications, demonstrating expertise in PowerApps, Azure, MS Fabric, Python, and other programming languages.
• Collaborating with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and development teams to define deliverables that align with strategic objectives and innovation goals, leveraging cutting-edge full-stack technologies to achieve impactful business outcomes.
• Providing technical expertise and leadership during solution launches and addressing post-implementation issues to ensure seamless operational continuity across multi-platform environments.
• Mentoring junior developers, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, and driving innovation within the team by promoting best practices in full-stack development with MS PowerApps, Azure, Python, and MS Fabric.
• This Assistant Manager role offers a unique opportunity to combine full-stack technical proficiency with leadership skills, driving impactful solutions while advancing professional growth in cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications:

To excel as an Assistant Manager, it is essential to demonstrate a proactive approach in managing dynamic priorities and technologies, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions. The ability to foresee potential challenges and address them effectively is key to achieving project goals. Keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices not only enhances innovation but also contributes to strategic alignment with business objectives. A dedication to continuous improvement and professional growth will empower both the team and organisation to thrive in a competitive environment.

• An analytical mindset with a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
• Highly self-driven and motivated, with a logical yet efficient approach.
• Keen attention to detail and a methodical way of working.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven listening and interpersonal skills coupled with excellent oral communication abilities.
• Experience in working within collaborative, team-oriented settings.
• Exceptional planning, organisational, project, and time management skills.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for computer systems and emerging technologies.
• Adaptability in learning new technologies and tools swiftly.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Programming, or Information Management.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a software development role.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the Microsoft 365 platform, including tools such as Azure SQL, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Pivot, Power Query, Power View, and SharePoint, is advantageous. Proficiency in building automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, integrating services within the Microsoft ecosystem, and optimizing processes through custom connectors and flow templates is highly valued.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle processes, agile development methodologies, software design, and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to a variety of software development projects.
• Hands-on experience in developing workflow-based solutions or functionality.
• Familiarity with developing and consuming APIs.
• Experience with web development technologies is preferred.
• Knowledge as a full-stack developer, with strong foundations in software engineering concepts, is beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of coding languages (e.g., C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, Python, VB Script, Ruby, R, HTML5, XML, CSS) and frameworks/systems (e.g., AngularJS, REACT, .NET, Git).
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• General expertise in working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience in analyzing and visualizing data using Microsoft Excel and Power BI is advantageous.
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.
• This revised version aligns well with the requirements of an assistant manager full-stack developer role, emphasizing leadership potential and collaborative skills alongside technical expertise.

As part of our EY-Assurance Team, you will be working to ensure effective resource scheduling on scheduling tools, considering resource management guidelines, processes and protocols.

Your key responsibilities

• Timely updation of resource schedules on scheduling tools (ARMS/Retain)
• Timely review and resolution of scheduling conflicts.
• Proactive review of resource availability /resource requirements.
• Mailbox management and fulfilling the scheduling requests coming through mails in defined TAT.
• Optimization of resource utilization through effective schedule management.
• Basic reporting and analysis.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent teaming and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to excel under tight timelines.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Graduates with 1-3 years of relevant resource management/workforce management / exposure in General Operations with strong acumen in resource management preferred.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Basis knowledge on MS – Excel Ms - Office
• Interest in business and commerciality.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be part of a market-leading, multi-disciplinary team in the only integrated global assurance business worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with EY GDS Assurance practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

Enterprise Technology provides reliable, secure, and resilient technology services and solutions to support over 300,000 EY people. As part of Enterprise Technology, you’ll be at the forefront of enabling innovative technologies including emerging collaboration tools and world-class technology infrastructure.

The SDM will work closely with the Service Manager regarding service performance for their own functional area, agreeing action plans with the AMS functional team, as required, to help prioritize incident backlog and develop demand plans for the delivery of service requests, maintenance requests and enhancement requests

Your key responsibilities

• Detailed and specific knowledge of the relevant functional area in SAP, gained through a combination of program delivery / implementation and support
• Manage the delivery of MST services to the Mercury user community from a functional perspective
• Manage, plan and represent the break-fixes in the Release review board calls
• Manage the functional resources of the AMS vendor in terms of resource planning, demand management and the prioritization of workload
• Manage stakeholders across the IT Services landscape regarding the the operational support of the Mercury solution, with a particular focus on technical integration, including interfaces between impacted and / or dependent applications
• Work closely with the GPOs and process leads to develop process specific portfolios and demand plans for the relevant functional areas of the Mercury solution and take the prime responsibility for the delivery of service requests, maintenance requests and enhancement requests
• Work closely with the Mercury program functional teams regarding the viability of business requirements and the potential impact upon the global template
  Ensure ongoing awareness of the impact of future program releases across the functional area and provide input to impact assessments as required.

Skills and attributes for success

• The Functional Support Lead will work closely with the Service Manager regarding service performance for their own functional area, agreeing action plans with the AMS functional team, as required, to help prioritize incident backlog and develop demand plans for the delivery of service requests, maintenance requests and enhancement requests.
• One of the most fundamental areas of the Mercury solution is Service Delivery Administration (SDA) which includes Engagement Management, Pricing, Engagement Economics and Billing. Based on this scope, the SDA Service Delivery Manager is required to have relevant, similar experience from the following areas of SAP:
  • SAP PS (Project Systems)
  • SAP CPM (Commercial Project Management) and / or
  • SAP PPM (Portfolio and Project Management) or specific experience across, Project Systems (PS), Bill of Materials (LO-MD-BOM), Material Master (LO-MD-MM), Variant Configuration (LO-VC)
  • SAP Design Studio
  • Experience of SAP Multi-Resource Scheduling would also be a significant advantage
  • SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) incl. Pricing and Billing and
  • SAP PLM (Portfolio Lifecycle Management),
• Significant experience of delivering operational IT support services in a highly integrated, multi-application environment with multiple stakeholders
• Strong management background with the ability to manage demanding customers and challenging suppliers fairly and effectively
• Management of service delivery performance and compliance through agreed metrics and Service levels
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and management skills to deliver supplier performance
• Ability to communicate effectively across a complex and diverse group of stakeholders
• Deep and practical ITILv3 knowledge and experience

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 12 years’ SAP experience from both an implementation and support perspective
• Direct experience in complex management activities including supplier management and the delivery of complex IT services to customers
• Significant awareness of the future direction for SAP in the relevant functional area
• Significant experience of developing and managing portfolio plans and planning demand in line with business priorities
• Direct experience in managing staff and budgets
• Strong service management experience with good awareness of ITILv3
• Certification in the relevant function area of SAP is preferred

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrate an inclusive and globally aware mindset
• Ability and flexibility to work in a virtual environment across multiple time zones
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours in supporting global production systems.
• International travel may be needed.

What we look for

• Make informed judgments and take appropriate action regarding issues which may potentially impact the quality of services delivered by the MST across the relevant functional area
• Analyze requirements from the business and take appropriate steps to define action plans which are detailed, meaningful and set expectations appropriately with the business
• Analyze service performance based on data provided and interpret the data to determine the quality of the service – validate this against the user perception of the service
• Determine when it is appropriate to escalate and use judgement and experience and to determine the most effective course of action
• Detailed and specific knowledge of the relevant functional area in SAP, gained through a combination of program delivery / implementation and support
• Manage the delivery of MST services to the Mercury user community from a functional perspective
• Manage, plan and represent the break-fixes in the Release review board calls
• Manage the functional resources of the AMS vendor in terms of resource planning, demand management and the prioritization of workload
• Manage stakeholders across the IT Services landscape regarding the the operational support of the Mercury solution, with a particular focus on technical integration, including interfaces between impacted and / or dependent applications
• Work closely with the GPOs and process leads to develop process specific portfolios and demand plans for the relevant functional areas of the Mercury solution and take the prime responsibility for the delivery of service requests, maintenance requests and enhancement requests
• Work closely with the Mercury program functional teams regarding the viability of business requirements and the potential impact upon the global template
• Ensure ongoing awareness of the impact of future program releases across the functional area and provide input to impact assessments as required

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be part of a team responsible for the successful delivery of Indirect Tax engagements, taking a professional, practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence

• You will be responsible for identifying opportunities in the market and developing our commercial proposition to new and existing clients

• You will build and maintain relationships with our current and prospective clients

• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations

• Win work by proactively managing existing clients and targets

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to build strong client relationships and committed to delivery of exceptional client service

• Relationship management skills

• Strong and motivated team player who integrates with new teams quickly

• Excellent communicator in a range of situations

• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards

• Effective time management - ability to remain calm when meeting deadlines

• Proven ability to analyse and create innovative solutions to problems

• An excellent communicator, analytical, organised, structured and result orientated approach to work

• Ability to draft technical opinions

• Exposure to tax controversy

• Current relevant knowledge of the VAT Act and relevant case law

• Attention to detail

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Indirect Tax (VAT) experience and commercial skills with the interest to develop further

• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to understand client needs and deliver quality outputs

• B. Comm (Hons), LLB or other similar degree with at least 3 years tax experience.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget

What we look for

You’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in Indirect Tax trends and issues so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your career.

The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include:

• Expansion into new markets

• Organisational structure rationalisation

• Business model redesign

• Managing the risk arising from global law changes

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 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:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• The opportunity to study towards an EY Tech MBA or EY Masters in Business Analytics (EY MBAN), both awarded by Hult International Business School at no charge to EY employees • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

The Technology Procurement team manage circa $1.5B of spend annually and focus on requirements from the Technology teams. This is a superb opportunity to support EY Technology (EYT) at the forefront of developing, managing, and implementing technology solutions that span the full process life cycle – integral in identifying organizational needs across various regions and service lines, shaping strategic direction and architectural frameworks, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of operational services.

Your key responsibilities

• Be a senior individual contributor on a Technology Procurement team aligned to one or more service lines, as well as client serving business units.
• May develop category strategies for assigned categories and areas.
• Stakeholder and supplier relationship management.
• Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs of work and key suppliers
• Proactively manage contract negotiations for assigned projects.
• Build and foster collaborative working relationships with EYT and other internal business partners.
• Supporting and leading stakeholders through the Onboarding of Technology Goods and Services end-to-end process.
• Socialization and facilitation of the Procurement policy and processes, ensuring that the project teams and stakeholders understand the value of the policy and adhere to it accordingly.
• Timely and frequent submission of management information, including project status and savings reporting.
• Supporting Supply Chain Services’ overall global strategies.
• Facilitation of any needed market research to identify potential suppliers, ensure competitive pricing and terms, etc.
  

Skills and attributes for success

• 7 - 10 years of experience sourcing technology goods and services. Combination of work and experience may be considered.
• Experience in a leadership position a plus.
• Business Degree or equivalent a plus.
• CPM, CIPS or similar Procurement certification is welcomed, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of IT suppliers and emerging technologies.
• Experience working in an IT role as part of delivering technology solutions is a plus.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with senior stakeholder engagement, and the ability to collaboratively co-develop strategies and set and manage expectations.
• Comprehensive experience with negotiating contracts related to software licensing & rationalization, cloud-based solutions and professional services.
• Comprehensive experience with negotiating contracts globally and regionally.
• Experience of working in a Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Management team in a complex and global environment.
• Strong influencing and networking skills as the organization relies on working in cross-functional teams across borders.
• Fluent, effective, transparent, and timely English communication skills required across multiple mediums (email, voice, IM, etc) in a global environment.
• The ability to independently manage and prioritize workload.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and have an appetite for change.
• Provide exceptional Client Service.
• May assume counsellor responsibilities as part of the role at a future date.