Africa Data and Intelligence Deliver Leader-Associate Director
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Description
Role Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data & Intelligence Delivery (DID) Leader
Step into a high impact leadership role where strategy technology and innovation collide. As the Africa Data & Intelligence Delivery (DID) Leader youll shape how EY leverages data drives digital transformation and unlocks new ways of delivering value to clients across the continent.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Craft and execute a bold Data & Intelligence strategy aligned to EY Africas Innovation & Digital vision.
- Champion the rollout of this strategy in South Africa while supporting regional teams across Africa to activate theirs.
- Work hand in hand with Africas Custom Analytics and Innovation leaders to share best practices and accelerate our innovation agenda.
- Participate in leadership meetings around strategic vision talent and other priorities with the Custom analytics leader the Innovation leader and the Innovation and Digital leader.
- Represent Africa on global and EMEIA platforms ensuring our regions voice and needs are heard.
- Collaboration with super region SPOC from to ensure alignment across the Super Region
- Present insights progress and forward-thinking solutions to senior stakeholders.
- Lead and optimise digital delivery across the South Africa Data Delivery (SA DD) team.
- Identify inefficiencies and spark innovation through smarter processes and modernised tools.
- Enable the adoption of global technology and standardized digital solutions across the region.
- Ensure Data Delivery Managers and analysts are equipped supported and future ready.
- Drive performance set KPIs and provide meaningful coaching and professional development.
- Strengthen collaboration across teams unlocking synergy between data delivery and implementation.
- Safeguard quality control across all deliverables ensuring strict adherence to data governance and privacy standards.
- Oversee capacity planning manage change proactively and troubleshoot roadblocks with confidence.
- Compile budgets and forecasts for the SA Data Delivery team and review the team economics monthly.
- Connect with major clients to elevate their understanding of EYs technology driven audit approach.
- Partner with the Go to Market Lead to raise tech awareness and enhance the client experience.
Experience
- Qualified CAs with 6 years post articles experience with an understanding of audit and data
- Proven experience in digital transformation project delivery and change management
- A passion for emerging technologies and how they shape the future of Assurance
- Outstanding communication presentation and relationship building skills
- Sharp judgment and the ability to navigate complex decisions and risks
- The ability to coach and uplift junior team members
- Experience in audit accounting or data extraction/ETL processes
- Calm confident conflict resolution abilities and resilience under pressure
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
Required Experience:
Director
