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Role Accountabilities

• Primary responsibility will be leading solution of Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion) transformation programs. This position needs extensive hands-on experience in Oracle ERP Financials – GL., AR, AP, CM and FA & Supply Chain- Management
• Follow up on other applications to be deployed as an addition to Oracle ERP.
• Review RD 20, RD 50 for the business with regards Oracle application.
• Conducting of Conference room Pilot documenting issues log and follow up resolution.
• Conducting of User Acceptance Testing, documenting issues log and follow up resolution.
• Support of existing EBS Financial Applications
• Mange system project across Sahara Entities
• Ensure working with the stakeholders in the financial organization in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), and Fitment recommendation.
• Need to have a good understanding of the financial business process with ability to map in the Oracle Financials Cloud/Oracle EBS R12 application.
• Support the deployment of Oracle Fusion across Sahara Entities.

Minimum Qualification/Experience

• University Degree in Accounting or other Finance related subject. Degree in other subjects should have done ACA/ACCA.
• Minimum of 4-5 years cognate working experience (POST NYSC) in a similar role within a corporate organization.
• Experience in implementing Oracle Fusion and EBS R12 (Preferably R12.2).
• Have completed at least 2 roll out system implementation.
• Experience in the implementation lifecycle of at least 1 Oracle ERP Cloud Financials project (Release 10 or later).
• Oracle EBS/Financials Cloud implementation experience in at least one or more of these modules: Financial Accounting Hub, General Ledger, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service
• Knowledge of basic SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle will be an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Role Accountabilities

• Primary responsibility will be leading solution of Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion) transformation programs. This position needs extensive hands-on experience in Oracle ERP  Cloud SCM Procurement, Inventory, Asset Management, Order management. 
• Review RD 20, RD 50 for the business with regards Oracle application.
• Conducting of Conference room Pilot documenting issues log and follow up resolution.
• Conducting of User Acceptance Testing, documenting issues log and follow up resolution.
• Support of existing EBS SCM Applications
• Ensure working with the stakeholders in the financial organization in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), and Fitment recommendation.
• Prompt resolution of all SCM request sent to helpdesk for User.
• Need to have a good understanding of the SCM business process with ability to map in the Oracle SCM Cloud/Oracle EBS R12 application
• Implementation of Oracle SCM across the group.
• Support the deployment of Oracle Fusion across Sahara Entities.

Minimum Qualification/Experience

• University degree in Business or related subjects
• Minimum of 4 years of Oracle SCM Cloud functional experience
• Expertise in the following Cloud modules - Order Management Cloud, Product Information Management, Global Order Promising, Inventory and Purchasing
• A minimum of 1 full lifecycle implementation projects covering ERP Financials or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules.
• Implementation experience of 1 or more Oracle modules in the relevant area.
• Demonstrable experience in several of the following activities on ERP projects; requirements gathering, fit/gap analysis, solution design, functional configuration,          conference room pilots / prototype demonstrations, testing, Integration, data migration, training, post ‘go live’ support.
• Knowledge of basic SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle will be an added advantage.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with quick learning on the job.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• Certifications in Oracle SCM Cloud

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Role Accountabilities

• Receiving vendor invoices and verify the accuracy of vendor invoices in line with the workorder/contract, job completion certificate/delivery note, and activity approval by user department and management.
• Posting of invoice, staff advances and retirements, petty cash expenses into the financial system and ensuring proper booking into correct GL code and cost centres.
• Responding to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, invoice discrepancies etc.
• Booking invoices by considering discount opportunities, appropriate deductions of invoice taxes.
• Regularly monitors the accounts payable aging reports to measure the effectiveness of early payment performance. 6. Keeping record of all advances and verifying expenses evidence for advance retirement etc.
• Monitoring vendor account balances, tracking expenses, preparing analyses of accounts (prepayments and accruals) and related AP activity to produce monthly financial reports.
• Ensuring complete filing of all invoices with necessary supporting documents, advance retirements in an orderly manner for easy reference.
• Administering and maintaining petty cash in Naira and USD.
• Provide accurate and effective records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics or relevant field.
• Must have commenced ICAN examination with Skills level passed at a minimum.
• At least 1-2 years post NYSC work experience in a similar role.
• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting 
• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria.
• Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and organize work to meet objectives and identify and deal with problems.
• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues.
• Knowledgeable in IFRS. 

Working Relationship

•  Finance Team
• Procurement and Technical Team
• Other Operating Entities within the Group

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Role Accountabilities

• Overseeing Payments for the relevant entities.
• Monthly Invoices to Customers
• Monthly and Quarterly Reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Receivables
• Receivables and Payables Aged Analysis
• Monthly Remittance of WHT and VAT and filing returns for the relevant entities.
• Posting of Transactions on the ERP
• Monthly and Quarterly Bank Reconciliation for the relevant entities
• Maintaining up to date Fixed Asset Register
• Monthly Prepayment and Accruals Schedules
• Intercompany Reconciliations with related parties
• Manage relationship with Key external stakeholders (Bankers, Auditors and Tax Authorities)
• Manage general ledger and account statements; and ensure all transactions are processed in line with IFRS.
• Revenue Assurance for the relevant entities
• Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly Management Accounts
• Any other related deliverables as assigned

Minimum Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree in a Finance/ Accounting / Economics or Social Science discipline
• Minimum 3-5years relevant work experience within a similar role
• Professional Accounting Certification (ACA/ ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Good understanding and application of International Financial Reporting Standards

Technical Competencies

• Good Knowledge and Application of Nigerian Tax Laws
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Indebt understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills

Behavioral Competencies

•  Communication and Interpersonal Relations
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Ability to stick to time constraints.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with external parties.

Kindly note that this is a fixed term contract position.