Finance Consultant with SAP implementation

Description Accenture is one of the leading providers of management consulting services worldwide with more than 13,000 consultants in 49 countries. Our management consultants create, design and build new business models and help our clients integrate and operate them.  You’ll have the opportunity to turn theory into practice and shape strategies right through from inception to execution. How?  By acting as a trusted advisor in identifying and creatively solving complex problems, designing/restructuring critical processes, and fundamentally transforming the way a company operates, in order to help them become a high-performance business.  Our suite of services deliver tangible business outcomes for our clients and are built on both industry and business expertise.We have opportunities for you to join our Management Consulting practice in Finance & Performance Management. Join the Accenture Finance & Performance Management team and you will play a central role in developing innovative business and technology solutions that help CFO clients improve operational efficiency and transform their finance function into a world class organization. As a Finance & Performance Management business consultant, you will support clients with capabilities in the areas of Corporate Finance, Finance Operations, Enterprise Risk Management and Enterprise Performance Management to help them achieve high performance. Job Description: SAP F&PM (Finance & Performance Management) professionals design and configure processes and implement SAP financial solutions for finance, accounting, cost controls, executive controls, treasury, investment management and real estate management. These SAP solutions enable clients to align their finance functions with business functions and improve overall effectiveness and efficiency. Key responsibilities may include:  Organizing and facilitating workshops to solicit business requirements Working with client subject matter experts to clarify requirements Documentation of functional requirements  Guiding team through problem definition, issue identification and work plan development using problem solving principles and past experience  Conducting business case analysis for a systems implementation project Identifying future state process improvements to maximize the value of the system Preparation of the functional components of a design or implementation project plan Ability to meet travel requirements, up to 100% Qualifications  Basic Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 3 years in Finance or Accounting role Minimum of 2 years experience with at least three of the following SAP FI/CO applications:  SEM, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Project Systems, Fixed Assets, Cost and Profit Center Accounting, Investment Management, Currencies and Exchange Rates, Periodic Processing, Special Purpose Ledgers, Consolidations, Automatic Postings, Internal Orders, Taxes, Reporting.  Must also have experience with process and best practices within finance and accounting functional areas and how to leverage SAP functionality to support those best practices. Preferred Skills:  CPA, CFA, MBA, or experience as an accountant Direct experience in creating business change using SAP Financials SAP Financials configuration, conversion or detailed process design Experience with other major ERP packages Software selection and CRP/prototyping skill  Professional Skill Requirements:  Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Desire to work in an information systems environment Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills To submit resume online Click Here All of our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development.  You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization.  We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.  Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Information Company: Accenture Location: US-GA-Atlanta Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Contact Information Company: Accenture Reference Code: 202910