Assurance PPG Administrator - Johannesburg, South Africa - Jobking

Description

Background
The Financial Reporting Group (FRG) is a Sub Management Unit (SMU) within Professional Practice.

FRG consists of several Subject Matter Resources (SMR) who assist the Assurance business across Africa with complex accounting matters on their engagements.

These SMRs are client facing staff with specialised skills which are primarily used to assist with the risk management process on audit engagements (IFRS pre-issuance technical review and consultations).

In addition to this, FRG is further responsible for the following:
Drafting formal and second opinions and advice on the application of accounting principles
Providing accounting training to clients (Financial Reporting Update and client specific requests)
Provide accounting training to EY Staff (Trainee Accelerated Learning Platform and Executive Update)
Coordinating and hosting the Excellence in Integrated Reporting Event
Developing thought leadership
Contribute to Global Publications and subject matter groups (IGAAP etc)
Managing the IFRS Accreditation Process
Running the IFRS desk on call facility
Coordinate and provide input into the Annual QMT process
Benchmarking engagements
Maintaining disclosure checklists and other enablers (Supplementary checklists etc)
Represent EY at several committees established by with key stakeholders such as SAICA.
Overview of role description

Overall objective of the role – To support and report directly to the FRG Leadership on all FRG initiatives, with extensive focus on monitoring activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Take lead in all administrative aspects for the FRG department and provide support to the FRG Leadership including setting up meetings, taking minutes and tracking and communicating actions.

Coordinating logistics and arrangements relating to key events such as the Financial Reporting Update and other client events
Liaise with the service line learning and development team to coordinate roll-out of executive update and other internal learning events
Manage and monitor the IFRS desk line duty roster
Act as administrator of the FRG SharePoint site
Assist in preparing key monitoring reports including IFRS accreditation, QMT reports and time spent by team
Coordinate logistics regarding distribution of through leadership, publications and communications
Prepare slide presentations for various meetings with leadership and training sessions.

Extraction of data and reports across the various firm databases including Mercury, PACE, Canvas, Consultation system, EY Leads/Success factors etc.

Maintain IFRS pre-issuance reviewer allocation list
Collate information for the Manager and Partner quality performance process
Monitoring and reporting on the status of key projects to the FRG Leadership
Preparation of communication in relation to key FRG projects and events
The role is expected to constantly change as quality processes becomes evolve.

Competency and Personal Attributes
5 years' + experience in project management.
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to liaise with people at all levels, develop strong working relationships and networks
Strong organisational and project management skills
Attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work well both independently and within a team
Robust and assertive, able to handle conflicting demands and priorities
Ability to manage and influence change
Evidence of seeking continuous improvement
'Can do' attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality


Who we are:
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.

And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can.

You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives.

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.

Please note:
Preference will be given to PDI candidates

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