Operations Coordinator - Cape Town, South Africa - Economics Consultancy

Description

Position Title:
Operations Coordinator

Company Overview:

A highly specialised economics consultancy that provide modelling, strategic insights and executive level decision support, is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to join their team.

This is an opportunity to join a small, yet high-performance and dynamic organisation focused on providing exceptional consulting services.

They are looking for an individual who can adeptly manage various operational aspects of the business, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of its operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Financial Management
• Collaborate with Accountants to manage intricate financial transactions and reporting.
• Conduct advanced cash flow projections and ensure financial compliance.
• Complex Data Management
• Navigate and manage large and complex Excel files comfortably.
• Utilise data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights for decisionmaking.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to statutory requirements related to the industry.
• Time Tracking and Advanced Budgeting:
• Implement and maintain advanced time tracking systems.
• Assist in sophisticated budgeting processes to optimise resource allocation.
• Internal Productivity Measurement:
• Develop and implement systems for measuring and enhancing internal productivity.
• Analyse complex data sets to identify areas for improvement.
• Proposal and

Contract Expertise:
Play a key role in the preparation of intricate proposals and contracting processes.


Qualifications and Skills:

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data navigation, particularly in managing large datasets.
• Proven ability to shape and drive complex processes to support business decisions.
• Capability to work with mínimal oversight.

Working Arrangements:

• Parttime position, approx. 20 hours per week.
• Some onsite presence required.
• Open to both per hour contract basis and traditional parttime employment.
• This is a key operational role within the organisation focused on enhancing business processes and demanding a seasoned professional with advanced skills in financial management, data analysis, and process optimisation, contributing to the overall success of the business._

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 20 per week


Application Question(s):

• Can you provide an example from your previous experience where your meticulous attention to detail played a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of a complex process or project?
• In your previous roles, how have you utilised advanced features in Excel to manage and analyse large datasets? Can you share a specific project where your proficiency in Excel contributed significantly to the success of the task?
• Describe a situation where you were tasked with shaping and driving a complex process to support a significant business decision. What strategies did you employ to ensure the process was both efficient and effective?
• The role requires the capability to work with mínimal oversight. Can you share an example from your past experiences where you took the initiative to complete a task or project independently? How did you ensure the successful outcome of that project?