Manager ERP Business systems

SUMMARY:
To manage the FSD: ERP Business Systems section of the Financial Services Department and to manage the deployment of optimal financial solutions to achieve strategic objectives both departmentally and institutionally.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide input into the strategic direction of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) function in support of the company Group strategy.
• Take accountability for the development of operational plans and budget for the ERP Business Systems division aligned to the Financial Services Department and the company; as well as the implementation and monitoring thereof.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to own function and ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks.
• Clarify performance expectations and roles for staff within the division.
• Manage the formulation of optimal automated business solutions relative to initiatives with a financial impact.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of systems solutions in support of client departmental policies and objectives with financial implications.
• Formulate reports and dashboards providing management with pertinent information for the purpose of facilitating strategic decisions.
• Lead ERP Business Systems with set, achievable objectives and targets, prioritise work, manage resource utilisation, quality of deliverables and control costs.
• Lead and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships at various levels of seniority, endeavouring to gain stakeholder trust and buy-in.
• Manage the performance of staff, promote and support career management and development.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the efficiency of delivery and functioning of the ERP Business Systems and of the Financial Services Department.

• An Honours degree (NQF 8) in Accounting, Information Systems or an equivalent qualification; and
• Seven to nine years’ experience in the accounting or similar environment.

• Experience in ERP Cloud migration.