Valuations Modelling and Economics- Associate Director

Responsibilities

Client

• Secure and enhance relationships with senior client management and
  within the EY Firm;
• Maintain active communication with both partners and clients to manage
  expectations and ensure client satisfaction. Proactively identify, document and
  communicate any changes to the scope of work; and
• Present findings to the client via reports and
  presentations. Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional
  relationships with client personnel.

Operational

• Assume a
  leadership role in report generation and working closely with the Valuation and
  Business modelling team;
• Serve as
  a member of multiple client engagement teams, coordinating valuation
  engagements for the purpose of: management planning, mergers and acquisitions,
  financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, restructuring and
  reorganization, and corporate strategy.
• Identify
  issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed. Develop new
  and creative analyses to prove key assertions across multiple work streams.
• Manage risk to the firm by adhering to the risk management policies and
  procedures and ensuring significant risks are identified
• Review work in accordance with the firm's policies on a timely basis and
  in a thorough and constructive manner

People

• Demonstrate teamwork
  and responsibility with engagement team members, mentor others, stay abreast of
  current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business,
  and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of the
  Valuation services provided.
• Live our shared cultures and values at all times and encourage your team
  members to do the same

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Bachelor's or master's
  degree in business, finance or accounting with demonstrated aptitude in
  quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Minimum of 8 years of
  relevant experience with a venture capital, investment banking, commercial
  banking, or national valuation firm or experience in the valuation
  practice of an accounting firm.
• An accounting designation
  i.e. CA, CFA, CPA etc.
• Ability to manage project
  expenditures against budget and revenue, and provide the necessary
  leadership and guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work
  deliverables
• Proven track record of valuation
  transactions you have worked on (JSE IPE opinions, PPAs, fair valuation
  for transaction purposes, etc)
• Proven business development,
  marketing and negotiating techniques with a demonstrated track record of
  pursing and closing business opportunities, and the ability to manage
  engagement risk through reaffirming client satisfaction
• Excellent analytical,
  project-management, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong technical skills
  including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

The
successful candidate must be committed to staying at the cutting edge of
financial and accounting standards. We're seeking leaders with the ability to
quickly anticipate and respond to the issues of a networked and constantly
changing global economy.

Who we
are

The right
transaction can enhance an organization's growth, competitiveness and
profitability. Our V&BM professionals play an integral role in helping
clients effectively executive their transactions. As a valuation professional
at EY, you'll help global organizations make strategic decisions by providing
responsive, objective advice on valuing businesses, shares and assets. Clients
will see you as a vital part of their team. Furthermore, you'll gain valuable
experience across industries and geographies as a member of a market-leading
practice offering a fully globally integrated transactions service.

At EY we
support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and
professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated,
working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most
successful companies. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of
view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a
difference.

Ernst&
Young is committed to diversity and equity.