Sage Consultant (Training and Implementation)
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- Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, Computer Science or a related qualification.
- Minimum 35 years' experience implementing or supporting Sage software solutions.
- Previous ERP consulting experience.
- Strong accounting and financial systems knowledge.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Experience with one or more of the following is advantageous:
- Sage 200 Evolution
- Sage Evolution
- Sage Intacct
- Sage X3
- Sage Pastel Partner
- Sage Business Cloud
- Sage VIP Payroll
- Sage Payroll Professional
- Sage CRM
- Strong understanding of ERP implementation methodologies.
- Knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management, Procurement, Sales Order Processing and Fixed Assets.
- Manufacturing and Payroll knowledge advantageous.
- SQL basics and Microsoft SQL Server knowledge.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Power BI and Crystal Reports experience advantageous.
- Experience with data migration and system integrations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong financial and business process analysis ability.
- Project management experience.
- Excellent communication, presentation and training skills.
- Strong planning, organisational and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel to client sites when required.
Responsibilities
- Lead Sage ERP software implementations from initiation through to completion.
- Analyse client business processes and recommend best-practice solutions.
- Gather and document business requirements.
- Configure Sage software to meet client operational needs.
- Develop implementation plans and project timelines.
- Conduct data migration, testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Manage system go-live activities and post-implementation support.
- Provide technical and functional support to clients.
- Troubleshoot software and ERP-related issues.
- Assist with upgrades, patches and new software releases.
- Resolve accounting and ERP-related queries.
- Review client processes and recommend automation opportunities.
- Improve financial reporting and operational efficiencies.
- Deliver onsite and virtual user training.
- Develop training documentation and user guides.
- Coach finance teams and end users.
- Design and customise management reports and dashboards.
- Assist clients with budgeting and forecasting functionality.
- Build customised financial reports.
- Maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement.
- Identify additional consulting opportunities.
- Maintain implementation d
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