Job Summary

The Senior Financial Systems Director leads the implementation and administration of Finance-related SAP software systems and links them to other systems and modules of various business functions.

Job Responsibilities 1

Responsible for gathering and analyzing the Finance process requirements of the company and ensuring the right configuring or improvements it in the SAP system to efficiently meet those requirements.

Plan for finance-related system projects and business process improvements related to it including the related non-finance modules linkage.

To work with software systems project teams under the IT department and will liaise the system-related activities of Finance staff in various business units and will cooperatively direct the Finance SAP module implementations and adjustments working together with other subject matter experts assigned to support Finance software system projects.

To administer user security and review the required DOAs and SoDs and ensure the configuration of these in the software systems are correct.

To support financial decision-making by auditing, analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations that enhance controls and create measurable efficiencies.

Prepares written reports for the Group CFO of results of testing internal compliance with established internal control procedures and system efficiencies and makes recommendations as to best practices and to correct deficiencies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

Preferably an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification from an internationally recognized Business school,

Generally accepted accounting procedures and generally accepted audit standards.

Knowledge and experience with complex financial application system software projects, system maintenance, tools, and support.

Knowledge of complex systems project management.

Knowledge of best practices for change management.

Knowledge of research methods, data collection and sampling techniques, and statistical analysis

Critical thinker and the ability to make connections org-wide

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated skill and experience in initiating and leading entity-wide system and process changes.

Understand, interpret, and develop workflow within a complex organization

Research and evaluate new laws and accounting and audit requirements

Utilize a variety of spreadsheet, analytical and other computer software for testing analysis, and preparation of reports for management as requested.

Ability to collect, compile, and analyze complex information and data

Prepare, write, and present analytical reports and systems analysis to diverse groups

Good Mathematical acumen

Job Experience

15 years of Total experience required

10 years of Financial Information Systems Project Management and implementation experience, including demonstrated ability/experience initiating and leading entity-wide system and process changes

Competencies

Accountability
Change Management L5
Collaboration
CPA Certified Public Accountant L5
Creates Strategy – Advanced
Develops Future Leaders – Advanced
Drives Performance – Advanced
Financial Analysis tools and techniques L5
Financial Reporting L5
Leadership
Quality
Resilience
SAP ERP Corporate Finance Management L5

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration or Business Administration, and other related fields or Information Technology.

Certificate in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).