Deloitte Senior Accountant: Project Services - Finance: Human Capital Consulting - Internal Client Services Jobs in Midrand South Africa

Deloitte Senior Accountant: Project Services - Finance: Human Capital Consulting - Internal Client Services Jobs in Midrand South Africa

Company Description

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services.

Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.

About the Division

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong.

The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people.

Rewarding career opportunities are available in:

- Human resources
- Information technology
- Marketing and Communications
- Financial support services, and much more.

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area.

An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong

Job Description

Main Purpose of Job

Effectively delivers Project Services (PS) administration services to the business (as per dedicated Service Line) for engagements that are complex or large in nature

Ensure that PS processes are run correctly
Govern the changes made to resources or other project data

Differentiators for This Specific Role

Senior Project Services Accountants will be responsible for the end-to-end management of projects including, but not limited to:

Assists the Project Director/ Project Manager throughout the QRM process

Assists Business in collating the required information (such as the project plan, billing schedule and resourcing) to open a project code

Verifies accuracy and completeness of information required to open project codes

Enforces compliance of governance requirements in the way that codes are opened

Communicates code governance requirements to business as and where needed

Escalates non-compliance to direct report

Ensures that the correct contract type is selected in order for the correct revenue recognition methodology to be followed

Oversees the code opening integration of Phoenix to SAP S/4HANA , and loads any additional information required by SAP

Ensures timeous and accurate opening and closing of engagement codes (by self or Business if applicable)

Manages time recording and expenses claims in relation to the pre-loaded project plan

Manages billing based on the project plan and instruction from Business

Submit zero rated/ exempt VAT invoices to the Regional Tax Hub for tax compliance checks

Tracks unapproved expenses

Tracks missing time sheets and unapproved
overtime

Reviews forecast revenue based on project plan, in line with firm policy

Effect any required adjustments, based on instruction from Business, to the monthly forecast to ensure accurate revenue recognition

Initiates credit notes on request from Business and submits to the Business Partner for review

Ensures profit/loss impact of projects after project completion are reviewed and recognised correctly

Assists Business with timeous project code closure

Manages project code closure, with no activity, via a monthly ‘clean-up’ analysis

Manages replacement of Project Owners (Manager, Billing Partner, Proxy, project leaders or AR Party) on SAP

Resolves queries relating to project services data or process

Provides assistance and system training to project leaders on SAP activities relating to WIP and revenue reviews, rebates, provisions and revenue recognition reconciliations

Manages Project Services close over month-end

Performs first-level revenue analysis and combined with cost analysis from the General Accounting Senior Accountant, provides feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Business Partner/s on the results

Manages Project Services Accountants and Administrators

Governance

Communicates and updates the Project Services Specialist on Country/ Regional Project Services movements

Attends Africa-wide: Project Services team meetings and training

Complies with standardised processes and controls

Key Performance Area

Strategic Impact

Supports leadership in the delivery of services to clients in line with the defined strategic objectives:

→ Provides support to management in the implementation of change initiatives

→ Works with team to complete work by set deadlines advising manager of any issues prior to deadlines

Develops relationships with peer group at client to understand their business

Raises effective solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client

Client Impact: External / Internal

Independently delivers quality work within area of expertise, within deadlines

Provides client/s with sound professional advice and support on issues arising within area of expertise without reference to superior

Applies solutions to technical issues that arise within area of expertise, with minimal input from management

Proactively researches latest thought leadership within area of expertise and share with team as input to improved delivery to clients

Communicates regularly with both line manager and client to meet deliverable expectations in specific area of expertise

Operational Effectiveness

Proactively identifies technical problems that arise that may affect delivery and propose resolutions to address these

Independently delivers on designated tasks within area of expertise

Provides line manager with detailed reporting on status of deliverables on a regular basis

Manages risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies and processes

Reviews own work prior to submission to ensure quality and provide guidance to junior team members on quality standards

Development/Growth of Team

Shares expertise and knowledge with team members

Actively works to address development areas
identified

Coaches / mentors junior team members of the team

May act as counsellor to junior staff within Finance

Budgets / Profitability

Effective use of time, equipment and resources

Qualifications

Degree (Hons in Finance / Accounting)

Experience

5 years in finance

Desired Qualifications]

Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting

Desired Experience

7 years in finance

Additional Information

Technical Competencies

Technical expert in specific functional area

Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management
skills

Experience in drafting and delivering presentations

Good report writing skills

Sound financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural Competencies

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills

Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others

Strong client delivery focus

Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease

Focus on quality and risk

Effective problem solving ability

Excellent business acumen

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

Performance Drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders, towards the achievement of the firm’s pipeline and revenue targets.

Strategic Direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

Talent Development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

Professional Capabilities

Knows the business and industry

Manages to results - Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realization of common goals

Manages and executes projects - Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of work

Solves problems - Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment

Manages quality and risk

Manages change and ambiguity - Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity

How to Apply

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