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
Minimum Qualifications
Degree (Hons in Finance / Accounting)
Minimum Experience
5 years in finance
Desired Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting
Desired Experience
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 ona 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 - Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practices
- 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 - Understands and applies quality assurance and risk management procedures in all areas of work performed
- Manages change and ambiguity - Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity
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