We are currently seeking the right candidate for an excellent career opportunity. As a Custom Analytics and Solutions specialist, your problem solving, development, and product manager capabilities will be leveraged to help our clients navigate the complex world of modern data science and analytics. In this process, you will work with audit team members as well as other pillars in the Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital team. You will also be working closely with data engineers, solution architects, product management, data analysts, and data scientists across Africa and our global firm to create or leverage analytical solutions for audit clients. You will experience high growth and high visibility in an area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.Qualifications:With a wide variety of clients across geographies, sectors, and systems, you will be required to conceptualise, analyse, design, and deliver data analytical solutions to support our audit teams responding to challenging problem statements. Depending on the situation, this will be done by yourself, working as part of a team, working as part of a multidisciplinary team across our Europe Middle East India and Africa (EMEIA) region, or leveraging existing solutions that our global teams have developed. Effective data analytics or solutions will, in many cases, require you to work with and leverage specialists in the broader Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital team e.g. Automation, Process Mining, Data Delivery, Go-to-Market, or Implementation.To be effective in your role delivering on client engagements will require an understanding of client's relevant businesses and being able to manage relationships with clients and audit team representatives. As part of our EMEIA region, you will need to build relationships and collaborate with our colleagues across the different regions in EMEIA. You'll create and embed new processes and knowledge into standardised, repetitive, reusable processes. In doing so, you'll stay abreast of developments in EY's digital solutions and developments in the market. You should promote the use of these throughout the Assurance business and contribute to the EMEIA area network by sharing innovative solutions. Ultimately, you will need to build a repertoire of data analytics solutions that can be used globally across our different clients.Finally, as part of the Innovation team, you will be required to proactively seek out learning opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the business.Skills and attributes for success:Customer-centric solution mindsetStrong analytical skills and logical thinking is a mandatory requirementExcellent written and oral communication skills and fluency in written and spoken EnglishAbility to present yourself in a competent and professional manner to clients alwaysActive participation and proactive attitude to service deliveryAbility to prioritise competing responsibilitiesDemonstrate lateral thinking skillsDemonstrate a broad approach to problem solvingAbility to work efficiently and meet all deadlinesAbility to support management and junior staffAbility to work efficiently in teamsShow enthusiasm towards learningAbility to pay attention to detailIndependent, self-motivatorTo qualify for the role, you must have:Preferred degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Statistics or equivalentMinimum 3 years working experience in data analytics or business intelligence or relatedUnderstanding of the use of information communication technology (ICT) in enabling businesses and production of financial statementsHave business acumen and the ability to design analytical solutions to business problemsUnderstand business processes and how to analyse from a data point of viewUnderstand different database types (relational databases/NoSQL etc.) and the ability to analyse relationships between dataHave experience with writing and analysing data using analytical toolsets and or related languagesHave the ability to absorb and learn new technologies as determined by our changing business and client's requirementsShould be able to understand the fundamentals of programmingExperience and understanding of how to visualise data to answer specific questionsBe proficient in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPointIdeally, you'll also have:Experience working for a professional services firmExperience working with external auditUnderstanding of basic business processes, financial statement close process and related systemsWhat we look for:We're interested in highly motivated people who demonstrate a truly global mindset and are inspired by the chance to really push boundaries and make the absolute most of every opportunity. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organisation.What working at EY offers:We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to our business.Plus, we offer:The opportunity to manage a portfolio of talent within a designated service lineA collaborative environment where everyone works together to create a better working worldExcellent training and development prospects, both through established programs and on-the-job trainingThe EY Tech MBA, offered in association with Hult International Business School through its innovative virtual learning mode, is available to all EY employeesAn excellent team of senior colleagues dedicated to managing and varying your workloadAbout EY:As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction, and Consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.It's yours to build.Apply now.
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