SAP FICO Consultant - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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IntroductionAs a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients' business environment and achieve business results.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM Global Business Services (GBS) helps our clients fundamentally redesign experiences to create new sources of value, digitally reinvent their operations for great efficiency and transform their entire enterprises through cognitive. We invite you to consider joining IBM's global reach, outcome-focused methodologies, domain skills and deep industry expertise that are helping transform the way we live and work.IBM's state-of-the-art Client Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in Nova Scotia in March 2013 and is the first of its kind in Canada. The Centre weaves together IBM’s business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally. In addition, our focus on our team is unparalleled as demonstrated by the following:The CIC NS is one of IBM’s highest performing delivery centres worldwide – for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.More than 100 of our employees received promotion in 2015 alone. Structured career development programs are helping us grow our future leaders from within.We are very focused on continuous skill development – staff training is our third largest annual Centre investment. Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth.Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role in Nova Scotia’s ICT industry, especially in talent development.You have a solid business background in your field, hands-on experience in consulting, and SAP R/3 implementation experience in the areas of FI and CO. Working in this core area of our business you will be instrumental in helping us to continue to be recognized as the premiere SAP implementer in Canada.Your responsibilities will include:Conducting Fit/Gap analysis and business /process modelingGathering requirements from functional business ownersAssessing the business and application requirementsDesigning robust business processes considering accepted industry practicesConfiguring and testing the softwareDriving the development of functional and systems specificationsWriting and maintaining necessary documentationActively performing knowledge transfer to client team membersCommunicate and work with people of all levels in a team environmentProvide support to deployment as necessaryQualificationsGeneral Skills & Experience:Experience working in financial accounting, management accounting and / or financial performance managementStrong leadership qualifications and experienceStrong interpersonal and negotiation skills; confident and credible working with VP level clients (senior positions).Manage and lead the on-site and off-site Finance Support Teams (4 resources) and Finance Project Teams (3 resources)Provide status updates on operational activities, incidents, service requests and minor enhancementsMonitor and manage team activities and provide action plansPerform problem management tasks and communicate escalation proceduresCreate a sense of community among peersUnderstand the existing skill set versus the client's requirements and develop a training strategyAssist team members with highly complex and diversified issuesApply best practices and propose world class solutions to improve customer satisfaction and enhance overall delivery qualityHarvest reusable assetsContribute to the incremental revenue by identifying additional opportunities and assisting in proposal developmentSAP SkillsStrong Financial configuration skills in SAP versions 4.6C and above. Preferred applicants will be certified in version 4.6c or aboveExperience with the integration points between FICO and other modulesKnowledge of "best practices" built into the SAP softwareKnowledge of SOX compliance parameters would be an assetExperience using the ASAP implementation methodologyKnowledge in Inventory CostingKnowledge in Treasury ConsultantMust have Federal Government ClearanceRequired Technical and Professional ExpertiseMinimum 3 years SAP implementation project experience with FI and/or COPreferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseMinimum 5 years SAP implementation project experience with FI and/or COMust be eligible or have in hand - Enhanced Security ClearanceMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challengeMaybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice What about all of these If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementThis role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.