Operations And Finance Consultant (Remote)

Jean-Mari Hellig Consult; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Polokwane seeks an Operations and Finance Consultant to ensure professional service delivery and manage financial operations. Responsibilities include invoicing, contract management, and client support. Candidates should have 2 years' experience in finance and operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Xero accounting is a plus. Willingness to work from home and office is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in finance and operations.
• Highly numerate and skilled in data analysis.
• Experience with contracts and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt service to clients and professionals.
• Manage financial matters, including invoicing and payroll.
• Support sales team with business development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office Suite

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