Satic - Fund Administration Finance Officer

Pwc Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fund Administrator to join their innovative operational center. This role focuses on grant administration and financial management, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance operational excellence. You will support the management of grant operations, assess applications, and ensure compliance with grant agreements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for transforming grant-making processes. Join a diverse and collaborative team dedicated to making a real difference in society by tackling complex challenges and delivering value to clients.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in grant and fund administration.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with data management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant operations from application assessment to award.
• Compile financial forecasts and assist in quarterly finance reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

NQF Level 6

CIMA/ACCA/SAIPA part-qualified

Tools

Financial Software

MS Excel

Job description

South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest addition to the PwC global technology delivery network. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, are passionate about transforming grant-making and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society. If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real peoples lives.

We are building one of the most innovative operational centres, focusing on expert delivery in grant administration and financial management, leveraging cutting edge technology and improving on industry practices to deliver value for money and operational excellence for our clients.

We run and deliver complex grants for our clients, through streamlined processes and continuous improvement, to create a centre of excellence for all grant making. Through this, we achieve greater value for our customers, allowing them to concentrate on policy decisions to deliver stronger outcomes for the people and places they serve.

We are passionate about the work we do and the difference we make. We thrive when we are tackling some of the most complex problems our clients must contend with, and in turn helping to address some of the most pressing issues facing the world today.

We are a highly motivated, capable, collaborative, diverse and caring team. We have grown significantly in recent years and have welcomed a wealth of talented individuals to the organization. However, we have bold ambitions and see an even greater opportunity in the market. We are looking for more brilliant people to join our brilliant team.

As the Fund Administrator of SATIC, you will need to meet the following requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• NQF Level 6 and above, or equivalent
• CIMA/ ACCA/ SAIPA part-qualified (Preferred)

Experience required:

• At least 2 years’ experience within grant and fund administration/operations role, finance function role
• Experience of supporting operational delivery of grants and fund administration, ideally in the Public Sector.
• Operational experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, data management and interrogation of data (e.g. ability to put data into context and question appropriately - triangulate finance data with project progress)
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills including strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to compile budget templates and manage budget revisions.

Responsibilities of role:

• Supporting the management of grant operations, including the administration of multiple schemes from application assessment to award.
• Assess grant applications using a defined scoring criteria
• Assess project / grantee progress against project plans through regular touch-points with projects
• Conduct spot checks of grantee data collection and monitoring processes. Confirm monitoring processes are being met.
• Financial Forecasting and Reporting: Compiling and distributing financial forecasts and expenditure templates. Providing combined spend forecasts to clients and meeting with partners to review financial reports. Assisting in compiling quarterly finance reports and reporting on key performance indicators.
• Develop/revise Standard Operating Procedures
• Interrogate project budgets
• Review finance reports and verify underlying data
• Review and update risk register from a finance perspective
• Developing close relationships with key stakeholders
• Support a safe delivery of our projects, through programme management inc. risk and issue management, progress monitoring, implementation planning and stakeholder management
• Create visual and graphic outputs to translate our designs and recommendations into high quality client deliverables.
• Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams as well as customers of our clients.
• Be an ambassador for the PwC brand and help us further develop our reputation in the UK and overseas.

Desirable skill sets include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to create client recommendations and outputs with concise, clear and coherent messaging.
• Financial Management Skills: Proficiency in managing financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles: Understanding and applying fundamental accounting principles and practices.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret financial data and provide coherent recommendations.
• Technological Proficiency: Experience using financial software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging partners on finance-related matters and responding to queries.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple financial tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve financial issues effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Role related attributes:

• Ability to interrogate data and draw relevant conclusions (e.g. interpret the data and identify the relevance to the project/ programme);
• Ability to communicate messages and findings clearly and succinctly for different audiences
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work independently and off their own initiative.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Detail and task orientated
• Ability to manage upwards and competing deadline
• Ability to spot areas for continuous improvement
• Good communication skills - can communicate finance matters easily to non-finance people

Industry experience required:

• Public Sector Finance: Experience in managing financial activities within public sector organizations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Grant Management: Proven experience in managing grant projects, including liaising with project teams, compiling spend forecasts, and ensuring compliance with grant agreements.
• Financial Due Diligence: Experience in conducting financial due diligence, including analyzing financial statements, assessing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Non-Profit Sector: Experience in financial management within non-profit organizations, including managing donor funds, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• International Development: Experience in financial management for international development projects, including managing funds from international donors, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Experience of working collaboratively with external teams and subject matter experts to benefit project work and recommendations.
• Experience of working within large, complex programmes.