Post:Professional Service Consultant - Functional
Organization:FreeBalance
Professional Services Consultant- Functional
Country:South Africa
FreeBalance is making a difference in the world. Software solutions from FreeBalance help governments
around the world achieve new levels of accountability and transparency to accelerate country growth.
We're looking for people who want to drive the bus, not ride the bus. We're looking for strategic thinkers and overachievers who absorb customer problems and articulate thoughtful creative solutions. And, FreeBalance is growing in the exciting Government Resource Planning (GRP) market. Apply your skills on the world stage and do well by doing good. If you are interested in the role below and are ready for the adventure of your professional life, please contact us.
The Professional Services Consultant works as a team member on our Professional Services team and is responsible for all aspects of implementing FreeBalance Government Accountability Software, using generally accepted accounting principles and standards, Government-wide accounting policies and best practices, extensive product knowledge, and applying technology to government business operations. Key to this position is the ability to transfer knowledge and skill to government staff for capacity building and in assisting the government organization with change management best practices in transitioning to the new financial management processes and software. Serving as a subject matter expert, provide support to other areas within FreeBalance such as input to product enhancements and preparation of bid submissions. If you enjoy working with small professional teams, providing direct support to clients and thrive on solving business and process issues, then FreeBalance is the place for you!
Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to the VP Operations, the Professional Services Consultant will be responsible for the following:
Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions
Manage customer expectations and advocate FreeBalance values
Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage
Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions
Configure and demonstrate the FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including 'Train the Trainer', to meet the client's needs
Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a 'Super User'
Manage your day-to-day operations aspects of a project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, and submitting quality deliverables
Demonstrate strong project management skills including developing project plans and work effort estimates, establishing/meeting financial budgets, utilizing resources effectively, establishing/tracking project progress and accomplishments, and timely project reporting in accordance with established FreeBalance standards
Evaluate and prepare RFP's and proposals for conformance with sound accounting, reporting and financial management practices, and provide level of effort and definition of the work for bid submissions
Use effective leadership skills to complete all phases of projects from inception through completion
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently on projects;
Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client
Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the Project Manager
Work with the Project Manager and team to achieve all milestones in a timely manner and on budget
Ability to travel internationally and locally on as needs basis for extended periods.
Assists the Project Manager on all technical functional aspects of the project
Expertise in public financial administration and more specifically: development, monitoring and implementation of the budget, public accounting / financial control, human resources management in the public domain, taxation, public investment and government procurement.
Resides in Conakry in the first 3 months of the mission.
Education and Experience:
Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration.
Accounting Designation and work experience with a medium or large national accounting firm an asset.
5+ years in a customer facing role in the finance, public sector or professional services industry, and/or 3+ years’ experience in public sector organizations; and 1+ years implementation experience of integrated accounting / ERP software solutions
Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures, particularly in the public sector
Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client's requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications
Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems
Previous experience with ERP Systems
Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship
Professional demeanor to customer and colleagues
Proven ability to deliver effective training programs will be considered an asset
The successful candidate MUST be willing to travel and MUST read, write and speak Dutch and English fluently.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Paramaribo, Suriname. To apply for this position, please send us an email at hr@freebalance.com with your cover letter and resume in English. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About FreeBalance FreeBalance helps governments around the world leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance software solutions for public financial and human resource management support reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results. Make a difference in this world and join FreeBalance!
Closing date: 31 Jul 2013
How to apply:
http://reliefweb.int/job/585872/professional-service-consultant-functional
Organization:FreeBalance
Professional Services Consultant- Functional
Country:South Africa
FreeBalance is making a difference in the world. Software solutions from FreeBalance help governments
around the world achieve new levels of accountability and transparency to accelerate country growth.
We're looking for people who want to drive the bus, not ride the bus. We're looking for strategic thinkers and overachievers who absorb customer problems and articulate thoughtful creative solutions. And, FreeBalance is growing in the exciting Government Resource Planning (GRP) market. Apply your skills on the world stage and do well by doing good. If you are interested in the role below and are ready for the adventure of your professional life, please contact us.
The Professional Services Consultant works as a team member on our Professional Services team and is responsible for all aspects of implementing FreeBalance Government Accountability Software, using generally accepted accounting principles and standards, Government-wide accounting policies and best practices, extensive product knowledge, and applying technology to government business operations. Key to this position is the ability to transfer knowledge and skill to government staff for capacity building and in assisting the government organization with change management best practices in transitioning to the new financial management processes and software. Serving as a subject matter expert, provide support to other areas within FreeBalance such as input to product enhancements and preparation of bid submissions. If you enjoy working with small professional teams, providing direct support to clients and thrive on solving business and process issues, then FreeBalance is the place for you!
Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to the VP Operations, the Professional Services Consultant will be responsible for the following:
Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions
Manage customer expectations and advocate FreeBalance values
Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage
Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions
Configure and demonstrate the FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including 'Train the Trainer', to meet the client's needs
Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a 'Super User'
Manage your day-to-day operations aspects of a project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, and submitting quality deliverables
Demonstrate strong project management skills including developing project plans and work effort estimates, establishing/meeting financial budgets, utilizing resources effectively, establishing/tracking project progress and accomplishments, and timely project reporting in accordance with established FreeBalance standards
Evaluate and prepare RFP's and proposals for conformance with sound accounting, reporting and financial management practices, and provide level of effort and definition of the work for bid submissions
Use effective leadership skills to complete all phases of projects from inception through completion
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently on projects;
Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client
Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the Project Manager
Work with the Project Manager and team to achieve all milestones in a timely manner and on budget
Ability to travel internationally and locally on as needs basis for extended periods.
Assists the Project Manager on all technical functional aspects of the project
Expertise in public financial administration and more specifically: development, monitoring and implementation of the budget, public accounting / financial control, human resources management in the public domain, taxation, public investment and government procurement.
Resides in Conakry in the first 3 months of the mission.
Education and Experience:
Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration.
Accounting Designation and work experience with a medium or large national accounting firm an asset.
5+ years in a customer facing role in the finance, public sector or professional services industry, and/or 3+ years’ experience in public sector organizations; and 1+ years implementation experience of integrated accounting / ERP software solutions
Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures, particularly in the public sector
Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client's requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications
Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems
Previous experience with ERP Systems
Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship
Professional demeanor to customer and colleagues
Proven ability to deliver effective training programs will be considered an asset
The successful candidate MUST be willing to travel and MUST read, write and speak Dutch and English fluently.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Paramaribo, Suriname. To apply for this position, please send us an email at hr@freebalance.com with your cover letter and resume in English. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About FreeBalance FreeBalance helps governments around the world leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance software solutions for public financial and human resource management support reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results. Make a difference in this world and join FreeBalance!
Closing date: 31 Jul 2013
How to apply:
http://reliefweb.int/job/585872/professional-service-consultant-functional
