{"id":11081,"date":"2025-05-28T15:38:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/commercial-operations-specialist\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T00:24:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T00:24:37","slug":"commercial-operations-specialist","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=11081","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Operations Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>\tFinancial Operations &amp; Invoicing<br \/>\n\tApprove pricing aligned with client contracts and scopes of work.<br \/>\n\tGenerate and validate pro-forma and final invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with the Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure timely invoice processing and delivery.<br \/>\n\tPartner with the controllership team to allocate payments and reconcile credits appropriately.<br \/>\n\tCommunicate directly with clients regarding billing queries and collections.<\/p>\n<p>Cashflow &amp; Revenue Management<\/p>\n<p>\tSubmit weekly receivables and cash flow reports to monitor payment status.<br \/>\n\tLead weekly check-ins with client leads to resolve outstanding financial items.<br \/>\n\tSupport accurate revenue recognition processes in collaboration with relevant teams.<\/p>\n<p>Budget &amp; Forecast Management<\/p>\n<p>\tTrack and manage business development (BD) budgets with precision.<br \/>\n\tAssist in pricing retainer models and ensuring correct resource allocation in WorkBook.<br \/>\n\tMaintain and update financial forecasts in alignment with business targets.<\/p>\n<p>WorkBook &amp; Data Integrity<\/p>\n<p>\tConduct regular audits (\u201cdata patrols\u201d) to ensure financial and operational data accuracy in WorkBook.<br \/>\n\tManage job reconciliations and ensure timely job closures.<br \/>\n\tSubmit time allocations for FTCs and freelancers for financial journaling.<br \/>\n\tSupport the updates of pipeline and opportunity records.<\/p>\n<p>Operational &amp; Commercial Support<\/p>\n<p>\tProvide cover for other roles within the operations and commercial team as needed.<br \/>\n\tOffer input into continuous process improvement and client satisfaction efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Key requirements:<\/p>\n<p>\tDiploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.<br \/>\n\tStrong experience in a client finance and\/or operations role within an advertising or creative agency.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrated ability to manage client accounts and resolve financial queries independently.<br \/>\n\tExperience using WorkBook, Chase, or similar project and finance management platforms.<br \/>\n\tStrong budgeting and reconciliation skills, with familiarity in basic financial tools.<br \/>\n\tAdvanced Excel skills and comfort with financial reports and dashboards.<br \/>\n\tExcellent stakeholder management and client communication abilities.<br \/>\n\tA proactive, hands-on problem solver with strong attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p>Why join us?<\/p>\n<p>\tBe part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where finance meets creativity.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with senior stakeholders across operations, client service, and finance.<br \/>\n\tContribute to meaningful work that impacts client success and agency performance.<br \/>\n\tGrow your career within a supportive and progressive agency culture.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.accenture.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>www.linkedin.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com","_company_name":"Accenture","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.accenture.com","_company_tagline":"Accenture solves our clients' toughest challenges by providing unmatched services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. 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