Project Accountant (ERP Implementation) - #1098448

Project Accountant (ERP Implementation)

Job Purpose: support the successful implementation of the ERP system from a financial and operational perspective, ensuring accounting processes, internal controls, and financial data are accurately reflected in the system. This role acts as a key liaison between Finance and the ERP project team, contributing to configuration, testing, data migration, and post-go-live support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the appointed System Implementor (SI), internal IT department, and various service centres.
• Work closely with Finance and ERP project teams to ensure financial processes are accurately captured and implemented in the new ERP system.
• Lead Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) workstreams throughout the ERP implementation.
• Coordinate and lead weekly project update meetings, track action items, and manage project timelines.
• Manage and closely monitor the implementation timeline to ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
• Support the documentation and review of current finance workflows (e.g., AP, AR, GL, asset management, reporting) and provide input on process improvements.
• Assist in mapping and validating chart of accounts, cost centres, programme/sub-programme codes, and GST treatment logic.
• Participate in data migration activities including data extraction, cleansing, reconciliation, and validation.
• Collaborate in the configuration, testing, and rollout of financial modules, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and parallel runs.
• Ensure compliance with non-profit accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting requirements (e.g., unclaimable GST, restricted funds).
• Coordinate training for finance users and prepare user manuals for ERP financial modules.
• Provide post-implementation support for finance-related ERP issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Monitor the integrity and accuracy of financial data throughout the transition period.
• Contribute to finance process enhancements, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Support project reporting, documentation, and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent discipline
• Background in Finance/Accounting a plus
• Finance/Accounting project management experience

Qualifications

Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent discipline with project management in Finance / Accounting System Implementation

Other Information

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