GOVERNANCE SENIOR MANAGER – EY. Building

VACANCY 

EY. Building a better working world.

Are you at your peak? You’re at the top of your game. Yet, it’s far from over. There are always new challenges, new goals, and new ways to make a difference.

Ernst & Young Botswana gives you the opportunity to extend your wealth of experience and your leadership skills. The firm’s client base includes insurance, construction, energy, telecommunications, financial services, wholesale and retail operators.

 GOVERNANCE SENIOR MANAGER (1 VACANCY – GABORONE)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will be professionally qualified and educated to master’s degree level and have worked for at least 7 years at a managerial level within a Big 4, Professional Services environment. Substantial experience in the development and design of corporate governance processes, systems, and compliance documentation is a prerequisite.

Role and functions:

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure high-quality delivery of professional services to clients around corporate governance, integrated reporting, and ESG compliance. Key job aspects include assisting clients to navigate complexities around strategy, risks, and regulatory compliance. In this role, one will be required to:

• Internal Perspective

Plan and coordinate Integrated Reporting (including Climate Change and Sustainability).
Assist those charged with governance (such as company boards) to comply with regulatory, legislative, and corporate governance requirements.
Keep clients (including board and executive members) abreast of changes in the regulatory universe and requirements.
Advise clients (and their public interest Entities) on corporate compliance and good governance practices, including practical application and reporting in line with the King IV code on corporate governance.
Provide proactive support and advice on corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues.
Manage the preparation of executive payrolls and ensure compliance with tax laws.
Manage and provide information on immigration compliance to global clients.
Manage outsourcing service line and match skills to client requirements.

• Internal Business Perspective

Maintain and grow the firm’s client acceptance, engagement, and continuance within prescribed Quality and Risk management frameworks.
Manage services and quality provided by contractors seconded to clients.
Develop, grow, and nurture upcoming citizen talent within the service line.
Enhance cross-functional competencies and integration for client benefit.
Support EY Global business strategy and inter-office cooperation.

Qualifications, qualifications and experience:

• Relevant degree, MSc level, and accounting.

• Qualified Professional Chartered Governance Professional/Secretary (ACIS).

• A minimum of 7 years management experience.

• Be an independent thinker, deadline-driven, and a self-starter.

• Demonstrate competence in similar roles within a professional services environment.

• At least 3 traceable references.