Senior Manager -FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced candidate to manage regulatory consulting projects in the Banking sector. The role involves overseeing audit engagements, ensuring compliance with prudential regulations, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in financial services, relevant qualifications, and strong skills in mentoring and supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the Banking sector.
• At least 4 years’ experience of Prudential regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with SARB prudential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consulting projects covering prudential requirements.
• Manage engagement economics and communicate issues to partners.
• Develop people through effectively supervising and coaching staff.

Skills

Experience in Banking sector

Knowledge of banking regulations

Understanding of Basel III framework

Auditing techniques

Client relationship management

Supervising and mentoring

Education

CA(SA) or CFA and/or FRM

Post-graduate risk qualification

Job description

Regulatory Responsibilities

Primary experience

Minimum 7years’ experience in the Banking sector environment of which at least 4 years’ experience of Prudential regulatory environment within Financial Services.

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; and abreast of best practice in regulatory reporting

An understanding of developments regarding the Basel framework reforms would also be 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.

Be part of a team that provides consulting and advisory support and insights to financial services clients around regulatory and prudential aspects and support team in conducting regulatory reporting audits as required by the SARB.

Take a lead role in the consultation process for a complex regulatory issue

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 the strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, engagement economics and delivery of exceptional client service

Deliver audit work that will result in 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 and Experience

MinimumCA(SA) or CFA and / or FRM advantageous or any post graduate 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 4years of post-article experience in engagement management, engagement execution and reporting, and client relationship building while serving clients in the banking/capital markets industry. These clients may include 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.