Senior Accountant

September 19, 2025

Job Description

Senior Accountant – Financial Systems Management

Objectives:

Overseeing and managing financial systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Playing a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of financial systems, maintaining data accuracy, and contributing to strategic financial decision-making within an organization.

Essential Duties:

  • ·Implementing the department’s strategy in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Department of Finance.
  • Manage and maintain financial systems, ensuring they are up-to-date and effectively meets the organization’s needs.
  • Oversee the implementation of new financial systems or upgrades, coordinating with IT and other relevant departments.
  • Ensure seamless integration between various financial systems (e.g., ERP systems, external CRM systems, budgeting & planning tools).
  • Collaborate with IT professionals to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.
  • Establish and enforce data quality standards within financial systems.
  • Implement procedures to regularly audit and reconcile data to maintain accuracy and integrity.
  • Design and generate financial reports to provide insights into the organization’s financial performance.
  • Ensure that financial reports comply with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes through system improvements.
  • Implement and oversee process changes to streamline financial workflows.
  • Train finance and accounting staff in the use of financial systems.
  • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance to users.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial data and prevent unauthorized access.
  • Stay informed about cybersecurity best practices and implement measures to protect financial systems.
  • Oversee the integration of budgeting and forecasting systems with other financial systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Ensure a seamless transition to onboard new entities to the ADERP.
  • Support the direct manager in overseeing data migration activities, including data extraction, transformation, and loading into Oracle Fusion applications.
  • Work closely with the IT department to address technical issues, updates, and system enhancements.
  • Collaborate on the development and implementation of technology solutions to improve financial processes.
  • Evaluate and recommend new financial system technologies and tools.
  • Lead or contribute to projects related to financial systems, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals.
  • Provide the necessary support to the line manager and perform any other related tasks assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Preferable to have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar field/position.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of Accounting or Finance or Accounting, or its equivalent in a similar specialty appropriate to the job duties.