Post:Professional
Services Consultant - Functional
Organization:FreeBalance
Location;Pretoria,Suth Africa
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.
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 -Expertise in public financial
administration and more specifically: development, monitoring, follow-up and
execution of the budget, public accounting / financial control, human resources
management in the public sector, taxation, public investment and government procurement
-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
Education and
Experience:
-Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field
such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration, with a
minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience -Accounting Designation and work
experience with a medium or large national accounting firm an asset -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 French and English fluently
Closing date: 31 Oct
2013
This is a full-time position based in the Africa
region.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter
and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html
