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