New Openings at ADvTECH

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for entire S2P process including vendor master maintenance, supplier on-boarding and contracting, supplier scorecard administration, vendor compliance, BBBEE spend calculations, core procurement, invoice processing , payment processing , travel and entertainment expenses, handling vendor and staff queries, AP related management reporting, corresponding internal controls, control account reconciliations and smooth sub ledger close.
• Support embedding of major process change driven by the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O through engagement with the project teams through-out the deployment cycle.
• Develop the transformation roadmap for S2P process.
• Ensure all payments are integrated into accounts payable and processed through the relevant system(s) having adhered to the ‘Purchase to Pay’ process.
• Benchmark processes against industry leaders, identify external best practices and drive continuous process optimization.
• Drive performance management through the identification of opportunities that result in significant and sustainable cost reduction through improved efficiencies and effectiveness of processes.
• Agree service levels with the business, report and proactively manage the delivery of the services within the agreed service levels.
• Ensure that procurement processes are carried out in accordance with the group procurement policies.
• Experience managing large teams and third-party vendors/outsources (both locally & remotely)
• Experience working in Finance Shared Services or Outsourcing environments.
• Ability to motivate others, negotiate appropriately, and coordinate efforts across multiple departments.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand the details of the operational process while keeping your eye on the bigger strategic picture.
• A driven individual who is outcome oriented and is comfortable with measurement and reporting.
• Review and analyse current procedures in order to recommend and assist with implementation of changes to standardize activities in conjunction with the continuous improvement and automation capabilities of GSS.
• Responsible for the overall performance of the team, monitoring their performance, providing timely feedback & assisting them to improve on their identified training needs.
• Identify clear objectives for the team, providing coaching, career development and feedback to team members, providing performance evaluation and reward.
• Participate in annual audits and special projects.
• Collaborate with other functions (HR and Finance) to add and/or modify suite of services provided.
• Create and track process performance indicators and metrics and explain trends in performance and against benchmarks.
• Continuously monitor performance against objectives to ensure that identified team’s KPIs are achieved.
• Report on operational KPIs and interpret results to inform any improvement initiatives.
• Update service catalogue and distribute to key stakeholders.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: GSS Finance Lead Direct reports: AP manager, Buying manager, Sourcing & Contracts manager

Personal Skills / Competencies

• Experience of working in finance transformation and driving significant change through business process.
• Utilize excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, supervisors and Business Units.
• Strong people management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in process re-engineering, program management and technology implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum – Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Business Management preferred)
• Beneficial - Post graduate degree (Accounting or Business Management preferred) and/or equivalent job-related experience

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What we Offer (subject to specific criteria having been met):

• A monthly stipend to assist towards transport and tuition fees.
• The opportunity to participate in a coaching and mentorship program.
• Practical experience teaching under supervision.

NOTE: 

• Teacher Interns who successfully complete the Teacher Intern Program will be eligible for placement in one of the Schools within ADvTECH should a suitable position be available upon graduation.

Requirements:

• Matric.
• Registered for a relevant Teaching degree.
• Clear criminal checks.

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Responsibilities will include:

• To lead as a member of the management team of the School;
• Co-ordination of the academic and timetabling programmes;
• To conduct parent interviews and respond to parental needs;
• To implement and maintain the Code of Conduct;
• Events co-ordination and management;
• Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising management;
• Student discipline;
• To develop Student Leadership
• Co-ordinate outreach programmes;
• Financial management and control;
• Driving and managing innovation, research, development and implementation of initiatives;
• Provide academic leadership and guidance;
• Project management.

Competencies required:

• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• Must be a team player;
• SACE Registration.

Requirement: 

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification.

Experience:  

• Minimum 5 years Teaching and Management experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment