Job Description

Description

Purpose of Role n

The role of the Analyst will bring proven business knowledge of enterprise ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP, ORACLE) and hands-on knowledge of Finance Operations, i.e. Accounts Payable (“AP”) and Accounts Receivable (“AR”).

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This is a hands-on Analyst role which directly supports the Finance Operations & Control Lead and will be initially responsible for master data and transactional cleansing for the AP and AR teams, including managing cross-functional inter-dependencies with other key workstreams (e.g. Sales, Procurement, Data Migration), and related initiatives.

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A proactive approach is required to manage stakeholders and conduct workshops to complete successful data remediation deliverables and migration to SAP 4/HANA. This hands-on Analyst role will identify data gaps, data quality issues and remediate those issues.

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Participate in workshops and provide hands-on support for data remediation, migration activities, development of UAT test scripts, training, and UAT execution with user groups across both AP and AR.

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Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance Operations, technical teams and vendors during design, configuration, testing, and implementation phases.

Leadership Responsibilities n

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- Supports the bold vision for the future that inspires others to action
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- Working experience with Finance Operations, as follows:n n
- Procure to Pay – Accounts Payable (AP); and/or
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- Order to Cash – Accounts Receivable (AR)
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- Play a pivotal role in the Data Migration Project
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- Stakeholder partnership and coordination, including follow-up and close-out of activities
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- Identify and escalate risks, dependencies,



and issues for tracking as part of the overall program
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Accountabilities Data Cleansing and Remediation (primary to start) n

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- Hands-on master data and transactional data cleansing / remediation across AP and AR online in source ERP systems and/or offline in Excel
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- Related tasks include performing data extracts, value mapping, constructed data, pre- and post-load validation activities
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- Identify data gaps, data quality problems and remediate these issues to ensure a successful data migration to SAP 4/HANA
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- Proactively collaborate with key finance stakeholders and operational leaders to drive data migration outcomes and ensure alignment to the data migration strategy and governance structures
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- Manage cross-functional inter-dependencies with other key workstreams (e.g. Sales, Procurement, Data Migration) and related initiatives
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- Other finance and data related tasks as directed
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Detailed Design and Processes n

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- Participate, as needed, in workshops (e.g. data and detailed design) for delivery of the SAP solution for the Finance Operations functional areas
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- Support detailed design activities, as required, such as defining accounting rules and/or Finance Operations processes to enable system configuration and successful stakeholder requirements
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- Support process mapping activities and review, as needed
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- Support Go-Live activities
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Testing, Training and Change Management n

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- Hands-on support for UAT planning, script development and execution for respective AP and AR processes, driving user engagement and support for system readiness prior to Go-live
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- Collaborate in outcomes of process / data integration with other SAP modules
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- Assist in change management activities for end-users by helping them troubleshoot issues, flagging corrective actions to the program and providing hands-on support where possible
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- Review training materials in your domain to support successful process adoption
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Qualifications and Experience Required n

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- Tertiary qualification in accounting
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- 5+ years post graduate experience with working knowledge of AP and AR processes and setup
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- JDE and/or SAP ERP system experience highly beneficial, particularly in-depth knowledge of SAP modules relevant to Finance Operations (AP and AR)
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- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
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- Prior involvement in ERP implementations beneficial, particularly in data migration, defining requirements and UAT
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- Experience in the Syniti data migration toolset beneficial
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- Proven ability to work closely with existing stakeholders / owners of systems
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- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement initiatives
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- Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
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Personal Attributes n

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- A passion for innovation and transformation
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- Resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges
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- High level of integrity and commitment to organizational values
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- Cooperative team-player mindset
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📌 SAP ERP Finance Operations Analyst (Darlinghurst)
🏢 Blackmores Group
📍 Darlinghurst