MEA Business Systems Analyst – Finance (6 months contract)

AS A BUSINESS ANALYST  YOU WILL:

• Provide functional support to MEA Finance employees in using Oracle Finance system by working and providing resolution to tickets logged in Service Now
• Oracle Interface Monitoring and issue Resolution. Daily monitoring of General Ledger, JDE Purchase to Order and Receipts interface across Middle East and Africa (MEA) sites, preparing of reconciliation and resolve reconciling items. Attend to BU queries related to interface of JDE to Oracle. 
• Coordinate and collaborate to different group in the organization to ensure set- up of data in Oracle system is correct and updated specifically the set up for procurement, employee records, supplier information, new and existing users and signing limits which should be in accordance to Finance MEA policy and regional approver guidelines.
• Ensure Oracle configuration and setup is working fine and perform periodic check. Test cross validation rule, review mass allocation formula, document thus maintain and approve changes in JDE Oracle Chart of Accounts mapping, prepare and post annual statistical journal for percentage allocation, review and validate User Accounts Receivable adjustment approval limit, Accounts Receivable memo mapping, set up internally bank account information, and work on other admin set up of Fixed Assets related accounts.
• Provide functional and technical support to MEA Team in Oracle. Act as a resource person to MEA Finance employees regarding technical, operational, and procedural problems including analyzing problems as they related to JDE and Oracle. Support recurring business events including financial close and audits. Documents new functionalities or updates to the business system
• Work with GFS GL MEA and FP&A team to identify enhancement and implement migration projects. Translates and organize business requirements, analyze the impact of system changes, and propose sound recommendation for implementation and communication plan. Coordinate system issue with ASG, developers, support, and system users.
• Identify continuous improvement and innovation. Coordinate to multiple teams in handling continuous improvement that would benefit business operations and processes in relation to system.
• Facilitate intermediate and comprehensive training on products, process, and ERP business tools to users. Communicate updates to World Area users and collaborate to other business system team to gain knowledge on best practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• A Bachelor’s/ College Degree in Accountancy/Finance (additional studies in IT is an advantage)
• Progressive and comprehensive knowledge of Oracle Finance Modules (e.g. Procure to Pay, General Ledger and Accounts Receivable, etc.), JD Edwards or similar systems.
• Five years of cumulative work experience in Finance Business Systems / ERPs in a shared service set-up in the following areas; process improvement projects, system migration and transition

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: 

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency in meeting goals and providing solution
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Willing to work predominantly on mid- shift, although will need to vary based on business needs.
• Willing to work increased hours during month end and annual year-end closing cycle.