Senior Finance Systems Accountant – SAP S/4HANA -(EE) – Cape Town
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Financial Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data within the SAP S/4HANA ERP system. Conduct regular analysis and perform controls and reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
- Consultancy and Advisory: Provide a consultancy and advisory service to the finance community in relation to the best utilisation of SAP Finance systems, including reporting and business processes.
- Problem-solving: Support finance community with immediate accounting challenges they experience, possibly due to limitations in SAP or sub-optimal processes having been followed, by understanding their requirements, measuring it against SAP standard processes, and determining pragmatic solutions.
- Reporting and Analysis: Advise finance community in understanding and utilising financial data in SAP S/4HANA for their business reporting, analysis and strategic management. Initiate and lead deep dives into SAP financial data for specific analyses, ensuring the data is leveraged to its fullest potential.
- Process Improvement: Identify and analyze opportunities to streamline and improve end-to-end financial processes, including opportunities for automation, both within and beyond the ERP system. Develop and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaboration with BAs: Work closely with the team of Business Analysts within the department to configure, maintain, and optimize the SAP S/4HANA ERP system to support financial operations.
- Training and Support: Accountable for the development of user guides, documentation, and training materials through a team of analysts. Coordinate all training and support activities, determining when to conduct training personally or delegate it to team members.
- Project Management: Lead finance-related projects, including data cleanups and developing reporting solutions. Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance of data management and finance processes with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Stay updated on relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Risk Management: Collaborate with the SAP GRC CoE to identify and manage risks in financial processes, data management and reporting. Act as risk owner for identified risks and ensure appropriate controls and mitigation actions are implemented.
- Audit Coordination: Coordinate engagements with, and respond to requests from, auditors to ensure timely and accurate provision of information.
- Knowledge Maintenance: Maintain a good knowledge of all SAP S/4HANA functionality and data to ensure optimal use and continuous improvement. Stay updated on solution developments and identify new opportunities in financial processes, data management and reporting.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor and guide staff, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous learning. Assign responsibilities and oversee the work of team members to ensure achievement of goals.
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA(SA) designation preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a Finance or Accounting role, with a focus on ERP systems.
- Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA ERP system, or similar ERP systems, and related financial and reporting solutions.
- Experience with financial process improvement and Automation.
- Experience in using Data management and reporting tools will be advantageous.
- A deep understanding of financial and accounting processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
- Naturally curious about system functionality and continuously seeking ways to improve it.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.