Job Description

Location: Remote (Anywhere in South Africa)
Employment Type: Permanent part-time (2 days per week)
Reporting to: Financial Director
Experience Level: Minimum 2 years
A growing professional services organisation is appointing an Admin & Data Support Specialist as part of a new growth-driven vacancy. This role provides high-level administrative and data support to the finance function and is well suited to a detail-oriented, analytical individual who enjoys working with structured data and processes.
The role is fully remote, based anywhere in South Africa, and offered on a permanent part-time basis (two days per week).
Key Responsibilities
Data Management and Reporting
Audit and validate datasets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Build and maintain advanced Excel models, including formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and macros.
Produce regular and ad-hoc management reports.
Prepare data summaries and visualisations; PowerBI experience is advantageous.
Administrative Support
Assist with preparing reports and packs for meetings and track follow-up actions.
Maintain structured documentation, version control, and filing systems.
Process and Governance
Ensure compliance with organisational standards and data governance requirements.
Project Coordination
Coordinate and track administrative and data-related tasks and projects.
Monitor timelines, dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to manage priorities and resolve issues efficiently.
Essential Skills and Experience
Technical
Advanced Excel proficiency (non-negotiable), including formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and macros.
Strong analytical and data auditing skills.
PowerBI experience is advantageous.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative or data support role.
Exposure to reporting and data-driven decision-making.
Behavioural Competencies
High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and reliability.
Proactive, accountable, and able to manage priorities independently.
Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment.
Clear communicator and effective collaborator.
Professional, ethical, and discreet in handling sensitive information.
Additional Information
Contract type: Permanent part-time (2 days per week).
Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.
Reason for vacancy: New growth position.

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