Organisation and Systems Consultant Job at PWC in Sunninghill

Job Title: Organisation and Systems consultant

Main Purpose:

    Assist with day to day operations to ensure accuracy, validity, completeness of the Maconomy system
    Assist with projects and finance operations where required
    Assist the Technical Assistant Manager to plan, organise and provide the technical support for the Maconomy system


Job Category: Finance    

Location: Sunninghill    



Responsibilities/Output:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maconomy System: o Requires a very good understanding of the entire Maconomy system regarding functionality and how module affects the other areas/modules as well as third party applications via interfaces o Investigate and resolve queries referred by the Maconomy Helpdesk and Super Users o Assist with system setup and maintenance e.g. create new GL accounts, departments o Perform tasks for the manual and daily interface from PeopleSoft o Test functionality for accuracy and completeness of components, reports, upgrades and fixes o Assist with the implementation of new/updated functionality o Coordinate development requests and assign to BTM developers o Assist and participate in workshops, meetings and presentations to discuss changes to the system setup/new functionality/new modules o Assist with documentation of business specifications o Assist with creating and maintaining of training material o Present training to Regional Finance and Champions o Communicate and coordinate input on proposed changes to system functionality with identified stakeholders o Create and distribute instructions and information to users regarding changes or new functionality, reports, system downtime, policies and procedures Maconomy System - Technical: o Assist with managing upgrades and replacement (as required) of all hardware e.g. servers, storage and tape drives etc. o Assist with the integration of Maconomy data to and from other systems such as PeopleSoft and Retain, by monitoring interfaces and debugging issues o Support the Maconomy team and Super Users during software implementations and upgrades o Implement methodologies, standards and processes on all projects to ensure consistent quality, e.g. change request management o Coordinate the outsourced service providers who are responsible for Oracle DBA tasks, e.g. database performance o Coordinate the outsourced service providers who are responsible for Unix operating system tasks, e.g. loading of AIX patches o Support the Data Warehouse environment by investigating problems and taking corrective action o Ensure business continuity by implementing, maintaining and monitoring a Disaster Recovery Plan General Finance: o Maintain a library of important communication on a platform allowing users to access the information o Assist with documenting Finance policies, processes and procedures o Assist with project management and project office functions for implementations o Perform and assist with finance activities and projects when required o Perform daily administration duties

Requirements
Qualification Level: BCompt    
Additional Qualification Level: B. Tech Information Technology
Experience Required: 2 - 3 years

Competencies / Skills:

o Strong written and verbal communication skills o Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of confidentiality o Extremely pro-active and energetic person o Must have the ability to identify and initiate projects and to drive tasks to completion within expected timelines o Strong organisational and time management skills o Ability to multitask and meet deadlines even during stressful periods o Attention to detail / Accuracy o Fully computer literate o Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (e.g. macros and Visual Basic for Excel) and Word o Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users o Logical and analytical thinker


Deadline: 20/01/2014

How to Apply:

https://www.pwc-jobs.com/za/eh/MRJobPreview.aspx?Id=4253