JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
As an SAP FICO Expert, you will play a pivotal role in the entity's ERP transformation program, acting as a bridge between their finance and technology teams. You will collaborate closely with systems implementers to ensure the success of the ERP project, leveraging your expertise in ERP systems and finance operations to validate and optimise proposed solutions and aligning them with best practices.
Client Details
Well - established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.
Description
* Work closely with both systems implementers and finance stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of business requirements related to financial processes, reporting, compliance, and analysis.
* Take the lead in the validation and testing phase of the ERP transformation program.
* Meticulously assess and evaluate the configured financial processes within the ERP system to determine if they meet the specified business requirements and objectives.
* Play a critical role in optimizing the ERP system by identifying opportunities for improvement and streamlining financial processes.
* Ensure that financial processes and reporting mechanisms within the ERP system adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
* Oversee the development of robust reporting capabilities to provide accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
* Continuously engage with stakeholders to maintain alignment on project goals, priorities, and milestones, and address any issues or concerns that may arise during the ERP transformation
* Leverage your extensive subject matter expertise to provide insights, guidance, and validation of proposed solutions, ensuring they align with best practices and industry standards.
Job Offer
* Attractive, tax-free salary
* Exciting role with the opportunity to play a part in the tech evolution of a hugely successful organisation.
REQUIREMENTS
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a closely related field
* 15 years of professional experience, with at least 7 years dedicated specifically to finance, ERP systems, and related transformations.
* Proven track record of successfully managing and contributing to major transformation programs within the finance domain.
* Demonstrated expertise in working as a key Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Analyst for a minimum of two major SAP transformation programs.
* Proven ability to lead and execute financial process improvements and ERP system enhancements, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of financial operations.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to finance and ERP systems.
* Proven ability to ensure that financial processes and reporting mechanisms within the ERP system adhere to these standards
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
