Africa Data and Intelligence Deliver Leader-Associate Director

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, you’ll 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 Africa’s 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 Africa’s 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 region’s 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 EY’s 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