Finance Project Officer

7 months ago


Durban, South Africa Talksure Full time

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**

The project officer role is operationally focused to implement systems, processes, controls and procedures to support the finance department's business objectives to deliver accurate, on time and value add financial reporting to business and to manage financial risk in operational processes.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Lead and Manage financial projects from initiation to completion in accordance with best practice for projects including but not limited to ERP systems implementations and process implementations
- Develop and maintain project plans, including objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, in collaboration with project stakeholders
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyse data, and identify project risks and constraints
- Prepare project relevant information and execute project tasks such as preparation of financial data, workflows and project inputs
- Oversee project tasks or assignments where required to delivery from finance team or other project participants
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial processes
- Implement, standardise and document process flows and standard operating procedures
- Develop, implement and modify financial policies, practices and usage of ERP systems
- Manage project budgets, track project expenses, and ensure cost control measures are in place
- Assistance in annual external audit process relating to system and process changes and implementation

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Matric required
- Financial degree or diploma required
- 3 years of experience in a financial or project management field is required
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering projects and system implementation and rollouts on time, within budget, and meeting objectives
- Certificate in project management advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Office (Visio; Excel and Word) and financial ERP systems
- Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of management and project participants including external service providers
- A strong understanding of accounting processes and practices
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders

**BEHAVIOUR AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED**
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving
- Detail orientated
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and logical

**Salary: Market Related**

**Contract Type: 12 months Fixed-Term Contract



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