An ambitious and pioneering UK accountancy firm is expanding its Cape Town office and is seeking an Finance System Analyst to work Hybrid.
In this position, you will assist the Systems Accountant in managing and enhancing the firm's financial systems, including Practice Engine (our practice management and client database), Power BI (our reporting system), and Vena (our budgeting system).
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the administration and development of the Practice Engine system, Power BI, and Vena. This includes updating roles and security, maintaining system users, managing document templates, and creating and maintaining financial reports and dashboards as needed.
Assist the Systems Accountant in understanding reporting requirements and designing, developing, and improving financial reports and dashboards, promoting self-service reporting when appropriate.
Utilise SQL queries and maintain reporting through Power BI to support data understanding and financial reporting within the firm.
Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Assist the Systems Accountant in evaluating the current technology and integration of finance systems to streamline processes and minimise manual work.
Review system performance and identify or resolve issues.
Aid the Systems Accountant with finance system upgrades, developments, and future implementation requirements.
Help the Finance team achieve a timely monthly and year-end close and reconciliation process for finance systems, according to the agreed schedule.
Collaborate with the Systems Accountant to plan and manage major financial processes, such as budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting, offering input and advice on using Practice Engine data for the Finance team.
Provide additional project-related and ad hoc financial support and analysis as needed.
Time and Support:
- Actively support and motivate users at all levels within the firm to maximise the benefits of financial systems.
Provide training and daily support to all employees on using Practice Engine, Power BI, and other financial systems and procedures.
Create and maintain system user guides.
Person Specification:
- Embody our firm's values in both behaviour and work.
Strive for outstanding client service, collaborating with the Finance team to challenge norms and aim for high standards.
Enjoy creative problem-solving and delivering results.
Build relationships diplomatically to achieve optimal outcomes.
Foster good working relationships and provide effective support for all employees, including Senior Management.
Thrive in a team environment, supporting others in achieving team goals.
Possess strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proactive, positive, resilient, and adaptable team player committed to making a difference.
Eager to learn.
Strong attention to detail.
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with changing conditions.
Excellent communication skills, able to explain detailed information clearly.
Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with data, finance, and reporting systems, able to manage large datasets.
Good understanding of database administration.
Possesses either a BCom degree/Advanced Diploma in Data Science, Business Science, or a similar field, or has relevant experience with financial systems, reporting, and data analysis in a comparable role.
Salary:
- R30,000 - R40,000 / month
