Senior Project Coordinator_Financial Analyst

Job Description
Join Fetola and Make a Difference as a Senior Project Coordinator!

Apply now for a full-time opportunity based in Cape Town

Salary: Market related plus benefits

Closing date: 28 February 2025

"Our purpose is simple: we help people to start, grow & scale successful businesses".

Who are we?

At Fetola, we are catalysts for sustainable development. With a rich history of success in business start-ups and acceleration, we are committed to alleviating unemployment, inequality, and poverty through sustainable SME development. Our innovative approach, diverse programs, investment funds, and strategic partnerships have propelled us to the forefront of impactful change in South Africa. Our strategy for 2025 and beyond is one of growth, especially in our impact fund management and investment readiness accelerators.

Position Overview

The chosen candidate will work closely with a Programme Manager to successfully deliver our business incubation programme, with an Investment Readiness / Financial focus. From programme inception, execution to monitoring and evaluation. They will coordinate the implementation of programme activities, manage two-way communications with entrepreneurs and the team and ensure client satisfaction across all programme interventions. They will engage with entrepreneurs to build relationships; use technology and innovation to problem solve and continuously improve the delivery of the programme. Managing relationships with external service providers regarding quality standards.

Who are we looking for?

• The role requires strong project coordination experience, good relationship building skills, and strong analytical abilities.
• The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills and a background in finance and accounting due to the nature of the projects (critical).
• Organized and results orientated and has a proven track record of successfully coordinating and executing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• An individual with great people skills and can communicate technical information in layman's terms.
• Able to think abstractly, be influential, innovative problem solvers who enjoy incorporating technology into their work!
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and driven individuals who are ready to take on new challenges and grow professionally.

What will you do:

• Support the success of allocated Accelerator programme/s and their Investment Readiness initiatives across the business
• Ensure programme targets are achieved - coordinate and manage project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and project teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and manage all internal and external communications
• Build, maintain and manage stakeholder relationships - entrepreneurs, industry partners, mentors, alumni etc.
• Support with development of project reporting and data analysis
• Identify risks and propose solutions to improve project efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2+ years of proven experience in project coordination with a strong financial / Accounting background.
• Passion for entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial development and supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Project management skills and tools - proficiency and experience with task tracking, scheduling, and execution (e.g. Zoho Projects or similar)
• Data Analysis - ability to analyse performance data and metrics and ensure accuracy.
• Reporting and documentation - ability to create detailed reports and maintain accurate records.
• Tech Savvy - comfort with technology, digital platforms - including CRM systems and AI (advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - experience using and creating graphs and pivot tables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

Why Join Fetola:At Fetola, we empower leaders to drive sustainable change and make a lasting impact. With our proven track record in small business acceleration, investment readiness and impact fund management, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of South Africa's economy and communities. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to building a better tomorrow. If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong financial expertise and project management skills, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Project Coordinator role at Fetola. Together, let's create a brighter, more equitable future for all.