Manager - Consulting

SUMMARY:
AKHILE is a Level 1 BBBEE consulting firm that focusses on providing practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to the public sector, with a special focus on municipalities. An exciting opportunity is available for a forward thinking and dynamic Manager to join our consulting team in Pretoria, Centurion.

POSITION INFO:

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

• An experienced and energetic candidate is required for this position, as the successful applicant will have to be proactive, work under pressure, take initiative and liaise with stakeholders.
• The successful applicant will be required to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on project deliverables and will be directly involved in growing and enhancing the Akhile brand.
• The appointed candidate will report into a designated director and will be awarded the opportunity to have hands on experience, learn and grow within the organisation and industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate would be expected to fulfil the below responsibilities:
• New Business Development and Marketing.
• Project Delivery and Support.
• Stakeholder Liaison.
• Team Management and Development.
• Project and Risk Management.
• Project related duties include delivery in the public sector in the following areas:
  • Asset Management;
    • Municipal Budget Preparation and Long-Term Financial Planning;
    • Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting;
    • Revenue and Expenditure Management;
    • Municipal Supply Chain Management;
• GRAP Implementation and Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements;
• mSCOA Implementation and Management; and
• General MFMA Implementation and Compliance.
• Management Committee (MANCO) Member: Participate in developing organisational strategies and in operational decision-making, ensuring operational activities align with organisational goals.
• Experience or interest in digital transformation, business process automation and systems development is advantageous as the successful candidate will work closely with the internal software development team to address the following requirements:
• Business Analysis and Process Improvement. Analyse business change requirements, documenting and communicating the findings to facilitate effective solutions and lastly testing the development to ensure that the requirements are met and bug free. (Agile Environment)
• Internally Developed Solutions Product Owner: Lead the management of innovative products and tools, defining roadmaps and prioritising feature development for improved consulting services and addressing government challenges.
• Advisory and Digital Transformation: Offer insights to optimise finance processes through digital technologies, identifying opportunities for operational transformation and enhanced capabilities.
• Any other relevant tasks.

KEY SKILL TRAITS:

The successful candidate must have the ability to:

• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills;
• Well organised;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality;
• Excellent command of the English language (verbal and written);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); and
• Ability to proactively identify bottlenecks or delays and communicate these upfront together with the resolutions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

• The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:
• Finance or Accounting related honours degree (NQF 8)
• The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in a finance/ similar role.
• Public Sector knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with technical teams.

Please note: Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.