Projects and Systems -
What are the responsibilities for the role?
Create, define and/or Implement end-to-end benchmark financial solutions and corporate projects within Finance Community
Analyse internal or external IT technologies and Functional solutions to support and develop further automation and digitalization
Monitors the status of all assigned projects and is able to present an overview of progress at all stages
Be SPOC of Financial Community towards IT for all kind of new financial developments and implementations
Provides training and ongoing support to employees impacted by new projects before, during and after implementation
ERP systems SAP/Non SAP related, BPM tools, etc
Design, contribute to the development and implement solutions inside, outside or connected to the ERP systems, related to accounting and controlling area, to optimize financial processes
Having an extended knowledge of SAP/Non SAP combined with high experience in accounting and controlling area
Manages and/or supports the local adaption and implementation of global projects (eg DASH reporting, Process tool implementation, SAP ReOrgs, etc)
Provides systems support and guidance on day to day SAP transactions (eg FI, CO modules)
Critically analyses proposed system changes/up by local accounting teams/business unit commercials to determine if the proposed changes achieved desired goals/requirements
IT relationship
Collaborate closely with IT Organizations to ensure correct prioritization and handling of accounting topics
Participate in the definition of the technical blueprints of the IT solutions and being SPOC for all the financial community in the area of responsibility
In the role of Expert key user:
Represents the Key User community for the financial process across divisions
Participates to periodical process Key User community meetings
Fosters continuous process improvement and drives process optimization across divisions
Reviews release notes determining impact and assuring critical process testing
Leads and Organizes information sessions and trainings for Key Users
Takes the lead role in central project roll outs and implementations for the defined process stream
Knows support processes & guidelines - Where to find help and to escalate
Does this sound Good? Our perfect candi must have
Experience on SAP Fiori
Any other Business Process Management tools and platforms experience would be highly valuated (eg PEGA)
Deep understanding of the SAP-enabled business process
A deep IT knowledge is required to ensure correct impact analyses so SAP/Non SAP systems can be further developed to the needs
Accounting experience to understand the different business areas and to define the best way to facilitate the process for all the companies
Focus lays within the different Financial and Controlling modules with special focus on subledgers and master data maintenance and additional knowledge and integration with other modules
Open interest and capacity to analyze new technologies and instruments is required next to the traditional enhanced IT skills and tools (windows, apps, )
Creativeness, social relationship (network) and professional recognition are necessary to develop the job and to deal with all the possible customers (internal or external) in a correct manner
Requires good communication and negotiation skills to perform the job
Working together with different stakeholders in different areas requires the art to collaborate with others
Working in an international environment, language skill is a must; Fluent English is the standard language to communicate, in written and verbally
It also requires flexibility (time, mindset) and awareness for unconscious bias like cultures and diversities
Process design knowledge is a value add
External and Internal Contacts:
o Internal: Head quarter projects and Systems teams, Local accounting teams, Business unit Commercials and Global Business Services
External: Auditors, Banks, Service Providers, Consultants
What do I need to qualify?
5+ years relevant experience
BCom Accounting, CIMA or equivalent qualification
Excellent working knowledge of SAP and IFRS
Working knowledge of Tableau an advantage
Strong project management skills
Able to plan own work according to targets agreed
Able to critically analyse and challenge results
Able to present reporting to senior management
Able to quickly develop a detailed business understanding and how responsibilities fit in to the bigger picture
Able critically analyses processes with a view to improve quality and efficiency through digitisation and automation
Able to work in a team, while in some instances able to lead a team
Able to strictly adhere to deadlines by prioritising tasks and effective managing of responsibilities
Strong drive to continually develop and challenge oneself
Competencies:
- Self-motivated,
- Accountability
- Work independently
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Good Communication Skills
Communication:
- Effectively communicate highly technical information to functional, technical team members and management
- Communicate issues and solutions in a clear and concise manner
- Interact with end user, peers, and management personnel to resolve issues
- Effective in interacting with users when designing, documenting, completing, and testing assignments
- Maintain a positive attitude when dealing with others in a pressured environment
