Operations And Finance Consultant (Remote)

Jean-Mari Hellig Consult; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking an Operations and Finance Consultant to oversee client service, financial operations, and contract management. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience, be analytical, and possess strong organizational skills. Familiarity with Xero accounting is advantageous, and candidates should be willing to work from home and office in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in finance and operations.
• Ability to engage and manage senior stakeholders.
• Good skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt service to clients and freelancers.
• Manage financial matters including invoicing and cash flow.
• Support sales team with client analysis and marketing coordination.

Skills

Analysis skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Xero accounting

Job description

Job Title: Operations and Finance Consultant

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring our service to clients and independent professionals is prompt and professional, and maintaining tight control over all financial matters at the company.

• Finance
  • Monthly invoicing and payments
  • P&L and cashflow review and projections
  • Finance analysis and reporting
  • Regular liaison with external accountants
  • Payroll management for freelancers
• Contracting
  • MSA reviews and implementation, including vendor registration work
  • Drafting of freelancer contracts and addendums
  • Liaison with client procurement and HR teams to ensure signing of contracts
  • Review, drafting and maintenance of key legal documents, such as NDAs, consulting contracts, etc.
• Client and sales analysis and reporting
  • Maintain e-filing of key client and freelancer data
  • Support the sales team with business development activities, such as target client analysis, pitch deck building, etc.
  • Coordination of marketing events
• Customer Service Assistant
  • Scheduling of interviews and meetings
  • Onboarding and offboarding processes
• People Orientation
  • Onboarding of new hires
  • Team events and staff engagement

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 2 years' experience in finance and operations
• Highly numerate, and able to conduct analysis and work with data
• Experience working with contracts and legal documents
• Detail oriented with strong organisational skills
• Ability to engage and manage senior stakeholders
• Good skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Xero accounting would be an advantage
• Willingness to work from home and office
• Located in Cape Town or a willingness to relocate to Cape Town