Finance LOS Business partner – Consulting and Risk Services - Johannesburg, South Africa - PwC

    PwC
    PwC Johannesburg, South Africa

    3 weeks ago

    PwC background
    Full time
    Description

    Description

    Responsibilities:

  • Plan, budget and forecast at sub-LoS and Cost Centre level.
  • Provide support on opportunity pricing and budgeting.
  • Liaise with the CoE (Centre of Excellence) and/or In-country finance lead on complex and cross border transactions such as withholding tax, exchange control, etc.
  • Provide commentary and analysis on LoS management and engagement reports e.g., Operating Statements, WIP (Work in Progress), Debtors, etc.
  • Act in the capacity as the liaison for billing and project setup, maintenance, provisions and adjustments for the assigned LoS (s)
  • Be the subject matter expert and consultant to the LoS on issues such as contract and project creation, WIP valuations and general NIC management.
  • Update project budgets in Oracle
  • Oversee the local finance project support role to ensure procurement and region/cost centre specific financial administration is up to date.
  • Drive communication and collaboration between the Line of Service and the different finance teams
  • Report and analyse on project, contract, Partner, LoS, Cost centre and client levels.
  • Conduct ad-hoc tasks/projects to support business requirements.
  • Develop an intermediate knowledge of the financial reporting systems, controls and processes that operate across business within the business at LoS and Cost Centre level.
  • Develop an understanding of the business's financial reporting policies and risk management frameworks in order to assess compliance and guide interpretation and training in relevant areas.
  • Ensure alignment of processes with organisational strategy and take accountability for relevant processes within the area of responsibility and ensure delivery and maintenance of standardised processes and controls.
  • Support engagement teams on finance aspects throughout the engagement life cycle from pricing of project through to collections
  • Support engagement teams with and resolve complex Oracle queries (Projects, Contracts & Invoicing).
  • Support LoSFL with generation & distribution of Business Unit, Network (Competency/Industry), Regional & Country Schedules.
  • Support engagement teams with WIP & AR Management (Set up meetings with EPs/EMs)
  • Support staff in business with Timesheet management (Outstanding timesheets, Charge out Rates, etc.).
  • Support engagement teams with Days in Investment Management.
  • Monitor and report on collections & Billings.
  • Support with on-boarding Basic Oracle Training.
  • Support with completion of bulk upload templates.
  • Support with Client & Employee Data Quality & Maintenance (Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Oracle and rate card management).
  • Conduct ad-hoc tasks/projects to support business requirements.
  • Initiating, obtaining approval and processing of charges betweenchargeable and non-chargeable project codes where relevant.

    • Resources and Accountabilities

    Geographical span

  • South Africa

    • Key Competencies and Attributes

    Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Advanced skills in financial planning and strategy development
  • Skills in profitability management
  • Financial performance reporting skills
  • Advanced analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with financial software systems (knowledge or previous experience of Oracle).
  • Excellent computer literacy skills, including advanced MS Office skills.
  • Practical and technical knowledge of legal and regulatory issues affecting contracts, financial policies and procedures.
  • Experience leading, coaching and developing staff.
  • Ability to liaise and widely communicate (written and verbal) with internal, external stakeholders and PwC network contacts.

    • Qualification & Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management in a professional services environment.
  • Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline.
  • Relevant professional certifications e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CA (SA), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA), or its equivalent is an advantage.
    • Education Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications Required Skills Optional Skills Desired Languages Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date May 7, 2024