Business Analyst - Accounts Payable Domain - ERP Implementation Team - Shipping Business

Job Description:

As the Business Analyst for Accounts Payable within our ERP Implementation team, you will be a critical link between our business processes and technology solutions. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, finance teams, and technical experts to ensure the successful integration of Accounts Payable functions into the ERP system. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to elicit, document, and validate business requirements related to Accounts Payable processes for the ERP project.

2. Process Mapping: Analyze current Accounts Payable processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements to align with best practices and ERP capabilities.

3. Solution Design: Translate business requirements into functional specifications, working closely with the ERP implementation team to configure and customize the system to meet business needs.

4. Data Migration: Oversee the migration of relevant financial data into the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

5. Testing: Develop test plans, coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to Accounts Payable within the ERP.

6. Training: Assist in designing and delivering training programs to ensure finance and accounting teams are proficient in using the ERP system for Accounts Payable.

7. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, configurations, and changes related to Accounts Payable within the ERP.

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

1. Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.

2. Business Analysis: A minimum of 35 years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on finance and accounting processes, specifically Accounts Payable.

3. ERP Expertise: Proven experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms, and their use in Accounts Payable processes.

4. Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, including Accounts Payable, financial reporting, and compliance.

5. Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

6. Data Migration: Experience in planning and executing data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and security.

7. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.

8. ProblemSolving: Strong problemsolving abilities to address complex finance and accounting challenges within the ERP project.

9. DetailOriented: A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis, documentation, and configuration within the ERP.

10. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities within a dynamic environment.