Senior Manager: Finance Systems and Business Analysis needed at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• Responsible for leading and managing the activities that drive continuous improvement in and optimisation of finance systems and business processes, contributing to improvements in finance service delivery, in collaboration with the leadership of the Finance Division and I&TS teams.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing enhancements of the University’s finance application systems, providing technical expertise and direction to finance process owners, communicating finance systems changes, and facilitating training and end-user support. Must ensure that ICT Governance is effectively managed.

The Requirements

A relevant NQF level 7 (preferably a B Com with Accounting III or Information Systems III, or similar qualification), plus at least 6 years relevant experience, where such experience includes: –

• Financial and accounting experience, including application of accounting standards, in a large, complex environment.
• At least three years of experience in process (re)design, functional configuration, testing and end-user training on an ERP system.
• At least three years of experience in project management where project outcomes affect business processes and end-users.
• At least three years of knowledge of and experience with standardising and consolidating protocols, processes and procedures.
• Experience in the implementation of an ERP financial system and related modules.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, which include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• At least two years of management and/or supervision experience.

The following will be advantageous: –

• Oracle certification in one or more of the Oracle ERP Financials applications/services
• Working within a Higher Education
• Leader in the full implementation of an ERP financial system