Senior Manager

Ey; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international audit firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Financial & Accounting Advisory Services in Johannesburg. The role requires extensive experience in the banking sector and thorough knowledge of prudential regulations. You will oversee consulting projects, manage audit engagements, and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a CA (SA) or CFA qualification and a minimum of seven years in the banking industry. This is a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace environment

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the banking sector environment.
• At least 4 years of experience within a prudential regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with SARB prudential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consulting projects covering prudential requirements.
• Manage key components of multiple audit engagements.
• Develop people through effectively supervising and mentoring staff.

Skills

Banking sector experience

Knowledge of banking regulations

Experience in risk management

Client relationship building

Supervisory skills

Education

CA (SA) or CFA and/or FRM

Postgraduate risk qualification

Job description

Senior Manager – FAAS – Financial & Accounting Advisory

Primary Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the banking sector environment.
• At least 4 years of experience within a prudential regulatory environment in Financial Services.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Knowledge of banking and the prudential regulatory environment.
• Understanding of leading governance processes and controls to manage and monitor regulatory returns.
• Knowledge of and experience in banking regulations and risk management.
• Fully conversant in the Basel III framework at both a theoretical and practical level; up to date with best practice in regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of developments regarding the Basel framework reforms (beneficial).
• Understanding of current auditing techniques, specifically in respect of auditing regulatory returns.

Client Responsibilities

• Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients.
• Oversee consulting projects covering prudential requirements and/or risk-related aspects.
• Provide consulting and advisory support and insights to financial services clients around regulatory and prudential aspects, including support in conducting regulatory reporting audits as required by the SARB.
• Take a lead role in the consultation process for complex regulatory issues.
• Manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues, fees and estimates to partners.
• Assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
• Build strong and long-term relationships with key client sponsors.
• Act as an ambassador of the firm in the market and with clients.
• Build strong internal relationships within the firm and across other services.
• Manage key components of multiple audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, engagement economics and delivery of exceptional client service.
• Deliver audit work that will result in the highest quality results during Audit Quality Review or external regulatory review.
• Perform a detailed review of higher-risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness, that sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained and conclusions are appropriate.
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies across projects.

People Responsibilities

• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff.
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training professionals.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills.
• Understand, follow and communicate workplace policies and procedures to all levels of staff.
• Develop personal profile and awareness of the firm's offerings in the marketplace.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum CA (SA) or CFA and/or FRM advantageous or any postgraduate risk qualification.
• Familiarity with SARB prudential requirements, such as Banks Act, Regulations and Basel framework.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector from either an auditing or consulting perspective.
• Minimum 4 years of post-article experience in engagement management, engagement execution and reporting, and client relationship building while serving clients in the banking/capital markets industry (including retail and business banking, commercial or investment banks, brokers/dealers, or similar institutions).
• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures within an audit firm.

Why Should I Work for EY Africa?

• EY Audit Services gives organizations and their investors the confidence that the results they report give a true and fair picture of their business.
• As an audit professional at EY, you'll work in a high performing and inclusive environment that offers you great opportunities to develop an interesting and fulfilling career, wherever you are in the world.
• You'll work in multidisciplinary teams to handle complex issues and resolve challenges for leading companies.
• We'll support you in your professional development so you achieve your highest potential.
• At EY, we know it's your point of view, energy and enthusiasm that make the difference.