Systems Accountant at Dalberg Global Development Advisors

ABOUT YOU

• Degree/diploma in finance or accounting – some bookkeeping knowledge is essential to support with posting correcting journals
• Advanced Microsoft Excel financial modelling skills; experience with VBA will be beneficial
• Experience with SAP Business Objects 4.0, including ability to design and build reports with it
• Excellent analytical skills, a strong ability for problem solving and able to think outside the box
• Strong attention to detail, and maintains a high degree of accuracy in both data-capturing (cross-referencing and checking documentation) and providing information
• Excellent time management skills and able to handle multiple requests at a time
• Demonstrates initiative by seeking quality improvements within work processes
• Able to handle conflict and respectfully push back as and when required
• Clear communication and presentation skills – prior experience with presenting trainings to a large audience will be beneficial
• Experience working with multiple currencies and intercompany transactions
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined to work remotely
• At least 3 years in a systems/similar role specifically working with an ERP

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide day-to-day ERP support, including opening tickets with the service provider as necessary and seeing through to closure
• Support with the UAT and implementation of system enhancements, any new systems/modules design etc.
• Support with system updates and bi-annual upgrades, including UAT and deployment
• Conduct trainings as/when necessary, including development and maintenance of training materials, hosting periodic refreshers etc.
• Ensure complete handover of any new processes or system improvements to the relevant owners in the ops team
• Build customized reports using SAP Business Objects to meet various user requirements as and when needed
• Maintain a clean and orderly reports database, including indexing of reports, ensuring the reports are still working as expected after upgrades etc.
• Support with designing mockups of new reports to meet business needs as/when requested
• Support individual offices’ external audits as and when required
• Support with financial modelling for our regular reporting and budgeting processes including maintenance and rolling forward each year
• Support line manager with building financial models as and when necessary and according to design/specs provided
• Support with year-end close processes including opening and closing periods, running the year-end close in the system and helping staff navigate any system issues preventing them from closing their books
• Support with annual/biannual system updates such as uploading new rate cards, importing promotions etc.
• Ensure services are delivered in an effective and customer-focused way, and that effective working relationships are maintained with key stakeholders
• Other ad hoc reporting or system-related matters and requests