דרושים Senior Manager - Valuations ב-Ey ב-South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg

Role purpose

The Talent Development Lead is a strategic role responsible for driving and executing the talent development initiatives. Responsible for designing and implementing talent development programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. The Talent Development Lead plays a critical role in identifying and nurturing talent, enhancing employee capabilities, and supporting the firm's talent management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Development Strategy, Planning and Execution

• Develop and execute a comprehensive region talent development strategy aligned with firm’s objectives and talent management priorities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify talent development needs and design targeted initiatives for various employee levels.
• Oversees and drives execution of the region talent development strategy.

Learning and Development Programs

• Develop strategy, programs / initiatives and toolkits for the identification, assessment and coaching of high potential employees across the Region
• Design and implement effective learning and development programs, including leadership development, technical skills training, and career development initiatives.
• Leverage a variety of learning methods and modalities, such as e-learning, workshops, coaching, and blended learning approaches, to meet diverse learner needs.

Succession Planning

• Identify high-potential employees and design talent acceleration programs to nurture their growth and prepare them for leadership roles.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to develop succession plans and talent pipelines that ensure the availability of qualified candidates for critical positions.

Performance Management

• Oversee execution of Region Performance Management processes
• Define initiatives to drive Counsellor & LEAD Reviewer Excellence, adopting global guidelines and processes
• Collaborate with HR and managers to integrate talent development practices into the performance management process.
• Support the implementation of performance development plans, individual development plans, and ongoing feedback mechanisms to drive employee growth and performance.
• Analyse Region people performance dashboard data to inform Region Talent Development initiatives

Coaching and Mentoring

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and point of contact for all coaching-related advice and queries
• Provide coaching and mentoring to employees, managers, and high-potential talent, fostering their professional growth and leadership capabilities.
• Facilitate the establishment of mentoring programs and networks to promote knowledge sharing and career development.

Talent Assessment and Development Tools

• Identify and implement talent assessment tools and methodologies to evaluate employee skills, competencies, and potential.
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify skill gaps and development opportunities, and implement targeted interventions.

Talent Metrics and Reporting

• Establish key talent metrics and reporting mechanisms to track the effectiveness and impact of talent development initiatives.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR, senior leaders, and department managers to align talent development initiatives with business strategies and priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Region Talent Development Leader and senior business stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills

- A degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in talent development, learning and development, or a related role.

- Proven experience in designing and implementing talent development programs and initiatives.

- Strong knowledge of talent management principles, adult learning theories, and talent assessment tools.

- Experience in coaching and mentoring individuals at various career levels.

- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Certification in talent development, coaching, or related areas (e.g., ATD, ICF) is a plus

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.

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

The opportunity

• Guidewire Claim Centre Support Manager with minimum experience level of 9 + years.

Your key responsibilities

• Guidewire PolicyCenter Support and Maintenance (Manager 9+ years) who has the prior experience to manage support projects.
• Responsible for designing, building, supporting, and performing defect fixes.
• Performing Root Cause Analysis and provide fixes.
• Designing, configuring, and supporting rating logic within Guidewire PolicyCenter, including development of rating worksheets, rate tables, and implementation of business rules to support complex rating requirements.
• Enhancements and code changes.
• Must be flexible to work in shifts (Rotational Shift – India Shift, US Shift) and On Call Support on a roster-ed rotational basis.
• Proactive monitoring.
• Manages the Guidewire PC Configuration & Integration.
• Designs, modifies and implements Guidewire product suite.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep understanding of Guidewire framework Policy Centre, implementation, architecture and components.
• Must have Guidewire PolicyCenter 9.0 version + technical/functional/cloud certification.
• Experience in designing, configuring, and supporting rating logic within Guidewire PolicyCenter, including development of rating worksheets, rate tables, and implementation of business rules to support complex rating requirements.
• Well versed in development streams - Configuration/Integration/Both
• Hands on experience in Java/J2EE like web services, API integration.
• Experience in production support activities like queue management, plug-in related issues, batch file generations.
• Experience with tools like Service-now, JIRA, soap-ui, eclipse IDE, SVN, Jenkins.
• Understand service management and change management activities, along with SLAa and estimator tools.
• Have exposure to working in shifts and on-call support.
• Should have worked on incident management and problem management.
• Should have idea on SDLC life cycle along with release planning and management.
• Working knowledge of Core Java, J2EE, XML, Web Services (SOAP/REST), ANT.
• Strong in SQL, Spring, Hibernate, Castor, any Enterprise Messaging System
• Should have strong knowledge and experience on Tomcat and or WebSphere/WebLogic

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.

Your key responsibilities

• Work and lead on challenging projects related to white collar crimes, fraud investigations,
• Corporate compliance and Ethics, forensic accounting and financial and economic damages analyses, in a rapidly growing team with multidisciplinary skill-sets.
• Display understanding of client needs, priorities and anticipate related challenges
• Identify and resolve issues on your engagements demonstrating a broad technical and people skillset.
• Prepare work plans and review electronic data, accounting, financial and non-financial records. An ability to see the “wood from the trees”
• Ensure high quality working papers and analysis by team members
• Prepare client deliverables including forensic and investigation reports. Present findings to clients
• Liaise with senior client personnel, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses and regulators
• Coach team members , contribute to the knowledge sharing culture of the team and hold difficult conversations.
• Effectively balance your personal commitments with your professional needs
• Engage and participate in Sales and Marketing efforts including building the profile of the practice and firm in internal as well as external events
• Keep abreast on regulatory/ business/economic developments and their impact on the solutions of EY Forensics.
• Meet mandatory compliance, learning and other professional requirements

Minimum requirements

• B.Com Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies) or LLB, with post graduate in Forensic studies
• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field, of which at least 2 at Managerial level
• Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner -FP (SA)
• Based in Johannesburg and must be willing to travel locally, regionally and internationally.

Additional requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Skeptical yet practical mindset to assess situations and reach conclusions objectively. Natural curiosity and ability to ask better questions
• Self-awareness, respect for differences in individual style and background of your team members.
• Teaming and displaying strong interpersonal skills. Someone who is eager to learn,
• contribute and collaborate to support the achievement of a shared vision
• Strong time and organization skills, ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, determination and tenacity to see the matter you are working on to its conclusion
• Proactiveness in sharing new ideas to support achievement of shared vision.
• Strong communication skills and command over spoken and written English.
• Other qualifications such as CFE, FP (SA) are valued.
• Leadership experience and proven track record in a challenging environment

Your key responsibilities

• Sign all types of tax returns
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency of tax technical knowledge
• Manage the engagement team -
• Set performance measurements and ensure that performance goals, including engagement economics, turnaround time and quality targets are met
• Identify and support new services that the sub-service line can perform at the GTH
• Cross-sell extended services to clients
• Represent the sub-service line practice to external audiences
• Develop, mentor and supervise Analysts, Advanced Analysts, Seniors, and Assistant Managers
• Demonstrate leadership and executive presence
• Communicate progress and project status to all stakeholders
• Knowledge of the firm policies related to independence, confidentiality and privacy, client acceptance and engagement letters, tax return preparer guidelines and knowledge-sharing
• Adhere to practice protocol and other internal processes consistently
• Create and spearhead the highest performing teams and inspire team members
• Spearhead by example and be a role model
• Coach team members
• Develop a flexible and adaptive management style to meet the diverse needs of our people and clients

Skills and attributes for success

• Effective communication skills by being articulate, thoughtful and adapting communications to target audiences; interacting effectively in person, by phone and in writing- including chatting
• Good systematic, numeric and teaming skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduates or Post Graduates preferred
• Certified EA, CPA or equivalent

Ideally, you’ll also have

Basic MS office knowledge

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.