Onsite Technology Support Associate at EY
Job Description
Requisition ID:1737072
Job summary
The Information Technology Specialist which will be based in
Nairobi performs multiple technology support activities in providing end user
support to Firm personnel. This professional demonstrates ability to prioritize
tasks, working with multiple software and hardware technologies, in a
fast-paced environment.
The Information Technology Specialist:
- Assist
with the deployment of hardware and software to end users (including the
installation, configuration and testing of more complex firm hardware)
- Assist
with provisioning and de-provisioning processing, including setting up of
hardware/software for new hire, and receiving hardware from separating
employees
- Assists
with (or coordinates) the repair of end user hardware and the
reinstallation of software as necessary to resolve end user incidents
- Resolves
incidents associated with firm-standard end user software and hardware,
including mobile/hand-held technologies identify sources and trends of
technical problems to prevent future occurrences
- Under
minimal supervision, provides after-hours service for escalated issues
from the Service Desk or supervisor
- Assists
with off-site support for firm sponsored functions/meetings
- Performs
asset management responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
- Assists
with IT tasks related to office moves, build outs and relocations
- Operates
as “remote hands” for other IT functions such as Telecommunications and
Hosting
- Maintains
a thorough understanding of IT Services’ organization and service
offerings in order to identify how best to address end user technology
needs and incidents
- Understands
the Firms business and organization sufficiently to anticipate and resolve
end user technology issues that affect productivity of firm personnel
Job requirements
Experience/Skill requirements
- Relevant
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its
equivalent
- A
minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English &
Mathematics
- Excellent
communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Excellent
customer service attitude
- Ability
to work effectively with all levels of end users and IT personnel
Analytical/Decision making responsibilities
- Strong
analytical skills are required to address end-user incidents escalated
from the service desk or offered by end user on walk-up issues
- Decision
making responsibilities are limited to addressing a single end-user issue;
need to be able to prioritize incidents being worked on and communicate
those priorities to end users as necessary
Forensic & Integrity Services Manager, Kenya at Ernst & Young
Requisition ID: 1711740
Our Fraud & Integrity Services (FIS) practice advises
corporations and their legal counsel on fraud and forensic investigations as
well as on economic damage arising from business disputes. EY is on the
cutting-edge on current trends in fraud. Working with clients across all
industries, you’ll help develop innovative recommendations to some of the most
challenging fraud issues around. Since we work with such a diverse portfolio of
clients across industries, you can expect to take on a wide range of fraud
prevention and detection projects, making this a great place to develop your
skills and business knowledge. Our dynamic and talented group is currently
seeking the right candidate for a career opportunity as a Manager.
Technical Skills Requirements:
You’ll have knowledge and experience in a number of the
following areas:
- Investigation
concepts (evidence preservation and collection, data privacy, legal
privilege, investigative interviewing technique, business intelligence)
- Preparation
of forensic reports including review, analysis and verification of
evidence
- Liaising
with clients, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses, police,
criminal prosecutors and regulatory enforcers
- Fraud
and forensic investigations (eg occupational fraud, bankruptcy and
insolvency, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, procurement fraud)
- Regulatory
investigations and knowledge of regulatory environment
- Financial
statement irregularity investigations
- Fraud
prevention including fraud risk assessments and compliance program
development
- Forensic
due diligence and forensic audit support
- Review
of policies and procedures, internal processes and controls
- Anti-money
laundering
- Multi-National
/ jurisdictional / cross-border investigations
- Working
in multidisciplinary teams
- Leading
sectors / firm business development / marketing initiatives
- Delivering
on sales targets and a network of contacts
Skills and Attributes for success:
- Strong
communication and presentation skills
- Leadership
experience and proven track record in a challenging environment
- Simultaneously
handling multiple diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and
adversarial situations
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong
drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
- Advanced
written and verbal communication skills
- Dedicated,
innovative and resourceful and able to work under pressure
- Foster
an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- Bachelor’s
degree required in either Accounting, Forensics Studies, or LLB with
postgraduate in Forensic studies
- 4-6
years’ experience in the Forensics field of which at least 2 years at a
manager level
- Membership
to either Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Added
advantage if a Certified Public Accountant, Advocate, Certified Fraud
Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner
- Be
willing to travel locally and internationally
Manager – International Tax and Transaction Services at Ernst & Young
Job purpose
The EY Kenya International Tax and Transaction Services
practice is looking to hire an experienced Manager to join a team that provides
cross-border, mergers & acquisitions and business laws advisory and support
to a host of clients, the market as well as assisting with regulatory policy.
The Manager will lead and manage multiple cross-border and
mergers & acquisitions engagements, work with other tax professionals in
operations of the tax practice and generally manage and counsel junior staff.
The candidate will report to the partners.
Duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Duties:
- Lead
and manage cross-border and mergers & acquisitions engagements;
- Co-ordinate
and manage and counsel a team of staff on assignments and assess their
performance;
- Work
with other global EY colleagues;
- Build
relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent services;
- Provide
innovative administrative improvement;
Key requirements
- At
least 7 years of in-depth mergers & acquisitions and cross-border
advisory experience;
- Excellent
knowledge of tax
laws and practice;
- Demonstrable
business acumen;
- Exceptional
client service along with the ability to develop excellent client
relationships
- Strong
leadership and personnel management skills
- Willingness
to work overtime when necessary
- Strong
team player
- Developed
commercial awareness with an outcome orientated approach and the ability
to apply legal principles pragmatically
Key academic Requirements
- At
least a Bachelor’s degree in legal or business field with a minimum of
Upper Second-class honours or its equivalent.
Other Personal Characteristics
- Unquestioned
ethics and integrity.
- High
level of self-confidence and energy.
- High
level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation,
resourcefulness, and patience.
- Pragmatic
with strong business acumen.
If you believe you have the skills and qualities
that match the position and would like to be part of a winning high performing
team, apply now. Kindly submit your Cover letter, CV and
copies of your academic and professional certificates before 23rd April
2026.
Senior/Experienced Consultant – Strategy and Transactions (SaT) at Ernst & Young
The Role: Senior/Experienced consultant – Nairobi, Kenya
At EY, we’re All in to Shape your Future with Confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and
take your career wherever you want it to go. We will provide you with
motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the
path to becoming your best professional self. Join EY and help to
build a better working world.
The opportunity:
With a unique transformative Strategy and Transactions
offering, we will become the leading strategic CEO, C-Suite, Board, PE and
Government advisor of the future. In doing so, we will have a key role in
driving EY to become the #1 transformation advisor of choice. With an unmatched
depth in strategy, transactions, technology, and sector expertise, we will
redefine the market by orienting around value.
You will be working in teams with experienced professionals,
where you will learn and develop the skills you need across the strategy and
transaction lifecycle, across a range of situations and sectors.
As you progress your career with EY, you will have the
opportunity to work on more complex transactions, increasingly leading teams,
building relationships with our clients and other members of the corporate
finance community and take on broader roles within our business.
Key responsibilities:
- Help
clients achieve their strategic goals, whether they are acquiring or
divesting assets
- Advise
clients during the transaction lifecycle to identify key value drivers
(risks and opportunities) and challenge assumptions about future
performance
- Work
with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated service to our
clients
- Work
on cross-border assignments in collaboration with other EY offices
globally
- Perform
industry, regulation and company research utilizing online tools and
publicly available information
- Utilise
data analysis tools (Alteryx and Power BI) to evaluate financial
statements and operational performance
- Assist
in the preparation of valuations for a variety of purposes such as
financial reporting, transactions, tax, and litigation
- Analyse
and present complex financial information, including navigating financial
models
- Assist
in preparing detailed report and schedules that will be delivered to
clients and other parties to effectively communicate findings and
recommendations
- Develop
and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
Our projects typically involve managing multiple
stakeholders and thus require you to give the best advice using your knowledge
and experience to provide the best outcomes.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong
understanding of accounting and technical knowledge
- Excellent
analytical, project management, communication, interpersonal, and teaming
skills
- Outstanding
organizational skills and attention to detail
- Flexibility
and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong
written and verbal communication/presentation skills
- Building
and sustaining relationships with colleagues across the business,
supporting them and promoting a collaborative culture
- Excellent
Microsoft Excel Skills
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelor’s
degree with a minimum of second-class upper honours or equivalent in any
relevant fields of study, including but not limited to; – Commerce,
Accounting or Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or
International Business.
- A
minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English and Mathematics
- At
least four years of transaction work experience
- Entrepreneurial
mind set and business acumen
- Passion
for helping clients achieve their potential
- Able
to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and
conclusions
- Familiar
with fundamental concepts of accounting including IFRS
- Good
presentation skills
- Possess
data analysis & critical thinking skills with a flair in MS Excel
applications
Ideally, you’ll also have (not compulsory but highly
advantageous)
- MBA,
Master in finance or other relevant masters degree
- CFA/CPA/CA/ACA/ACCA
or similar financial qualification
Actuarial Manager at Ernst & Young
Job Description
We’re currently looking for Actuarial graduates to join our
Actuarial practice in Nairobi. Our team consists of more than 120
actuarial professionals across 5 locations in Africa – Johannesburg,
Cape Town, Mauritius, Nairobi and Lagos.
Our actuarial consulting team offers a great opportunity
to gain exposure across various technical actuarial
areas and across a range of insurers in the South
African and international market. This accelerates your learning curve,
challenges your thinking and gives you the opportunity to gain
depth in terms of the application of your technical actuarial skills.
We value teaming, proactivity as well as diversity
and inclusion in our team. Our team thrives because of the growth
mindset environment and collaborative team culture. You
would get the opportunity to work with some of the most knowledgeable
actuarial professionals in the industry and colleagues that are not
only brilliant but also committed, dynamic and creative.
Through the combination of actuarial audit and
consulting experience, our team members gain exceptional technical
knowledge, which enables them to perform remarkably well in their actuarial
exams, in order to become qualified actuaries.
Your key responsibilities
- Managing
IFRS 17 and Solvency Assessment and Management actuarial audits for life
or non-life insurers
- Supporting
the Statutory Actuary/Head of Actuarial Function and managing HAF
engagements for life or non-life insurers and reinsurers
- Managing/supporting
on engagements covering Transformation, Climate Change, ERM frameworks,
ORSA, Risk Appetite or other topics
- Managing/supporting
on value-adding projects covering IFRS17 implementation and other topics
related to trends in the actuarial field
- Further
developing our team by coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
- Continually
learning and sharing your knowledge with the wider actuarial team
Most of your work will be project based for a
once-off set period time or on a recurring basis, which enables you to work
with different team members and subject matter experts, gaining
invaluable experience and technical knowledge.
Skills and attributes for success
- 4+
years’ experience in the Life or Non-Life Insurance industry
- Qualified
or nearly qualified Actuary
- Managerial
experience
- Strong
self-management and structured in the way you work
- Team
player and proactive, self-starter
- Experience
in financial reporting (SAM/Solvency II and IFRS) preferential
- Consulting
experience would be advantageous
- Critical
thinker and solution-orientated approach
- Curious
mindset and keenness to learn
What we offer you
- Support
in your Actuarial qualification journey (cost reimbursement and study
leave) and incentives to qualify
- Exposure
to a variety of technical actuarial areas and clients in South Africa,
Africa and the rest of the world
- A
strong mentoring and learning environment, with a clearly defined
development path from a technical and soft skills perspective
- The
opportunity to work with industry experts and a team that supports your
growth
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria
above, kindly submit your Cover letter, CV, professional and
academic certificates and other relevant testimonials in support of
your application by 17th March 2026.