Senior Finance Administrator

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Auditing/ Accounting Sector is looking to employ a Senior Finance Administrator to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

• Analysis of WIP timesheet function on Caseware - Creating new projects and maintenance and reporting to the CEO on non-chargeable etc.
• Capacity reports to the executive team based on timesheet information like non-chargeable, productivity, rates etc.
• Adding new employees to timesheet systems including charge out rates and time types.
• Analyzing project costs, revenue, and billing progress on a weekly basis.
• Lead, motivate and support admin and daily operations team
• Supporting the director and executive team with high level administrative analysis and tasks
• Oversee and improve operational processes to ensure smooth and efficient workflows in all departments including
• Maintaining project details, project register and interface between Caseware Cloud and Caseware Time.
• Add new staff with charge out rates and maintain accordingly
• Maintain Timesheet information on Caseware and approve to work in progress reporting
• Generate Caseware WIP and staff productivity reports
• Analyzing the WIP from project engagement until project completion to ensure maximum profitability
• Analyzing each project’s cost, revenue and billing progress on a weekly basis
• Annual financial statements as well as monthly management accounts for the Firm to be maintained and presented to the CEO
• Any other ad hoc finance/project requirements
• Analyzing financial data and trends to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Conducting variance analysis and providing recommendations for performance improvement. Translate senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
• Identified business process challenges by analyzing current process data and metrics.
• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial transactions. Developed, implemented, updated and managed process flow improvement with cross-functional teams in the group using flow charts, manuals, google analytics etc.
• Prepared high level business process reports and presentations for the director. Provided insights and recommendations to management for cost-saving opportunities.

• Tertiary qualification – Bcom Degree
• Previous experience in a similar role or Financial field is essential
• Must have excellent management skills and a clear understanding of practice management
• Excellent report writing skills
• Pastel Knowledge
• Advanced excel skills
• Caseware experience is essential
• Financial acumen