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| University of Maryland Baltimore |
AJIRA MPYA TANZANIA 2020 / NAFASI MPYA ZA KAZI 2020
Position: Finance
Implementation Lead
Job Summary: Working
under the direction of the ERP Project Manager, the Finance Implementation Lead, will be responsible for successfully driven the
implementation strategies for the financial and procurement modules for
the new MGIC ERP system. S/he will be responsible for developing sound
efficient financial and procurement workflows that follow best practices
for internal controls and mirror workflows identified in the current
policies and procedures.
Recommended:
This
person will be a central facilitator in defining functional
requirements, refining our technology choices, supporting and
coordinating internal and external architecture, and technical teams to
ensure a smooth implementation and transition to the new ERP and will
assist with training and implementation.
Recommended:
Responsibilities:
1. System Implementation
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Assess current financial policies and procedures and, from that,
develop the ideal workflow to be used with the new ERP system.
· Ensure that workflows incorporate key financial and procurement controls as identified in policies and procedures.
·
Working closely with internal and external finance and technical teams
and evaluate how system changes will affect workflow, data, and
reporting. Recommend changes based on their evaluations and input.
·
Working with the ERP Project Manager, identify a key group of core
users who will transition fund expenditure data from the old system to
the new. Ensure that data to be converted is sound before transition and
ensure that balances that move from the old system to the new
agreement.
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Working with finance leads, determine how cash balances and other
balance sheet items should be accounted for into the new system.
· Research design problems as they arise and propose solutions
· Develop and track project requirements with the implementation teams
· Develop and track project phasing and schedule with the implementation teams
· The document, communicate and manage changes that surface during design and implementation
· Monitor and manage functional, schedule, and cost risks for the project
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Communicate, in close collaboration with the ERP Project Manager,
project status at scheduled meetings and serve as a central source of
project information
2. Training
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Manage, in close collaboration with the ERP Project Manager, the
day-to-day aspects of training and testing of the Finance and
Procurement modules before launch
·
Develop a training curriculum for finance and procurement staff, as
well as program and other staff on the finance and procurements modules.
Training materials should include user guides and job aids. Training
itself should be prepared to be conducted both in-person and online.
· Identify key power uses who can be trained first and then train others.
3. Reporting and Documentation
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Working with key finance and procurement leads to identify all types of
reporting that will be needed from the new system. Then, working with
the ERP Project Manager, develop these reports using the ERP report
writer tools, with supporting dashboards as required.
· Develop job aids so different types of users can perform reports.
· Train on report writing.
· Develop accurate documentation of the finance and procurement modules of the system
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Qualifications
Education
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A bachelor’s degree in accounting plus 5 to 7 years of experience in
international finance and managerial position with a US Government
funded organization is required.
Experience:
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Advanced knowledge and expert understanding of USG rules and
regulations related to award financial management; extensive knowledge
of 2 CFR 200 is required; knowledge of the FAR is preferred.
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Demonstrated excellent, in-depth, and hands-on knowledge of accounting
software and processes from the simple, QuickBooks, to the more complex
such as Oracle or SAGE ERP systems. Preferably with an understanding of
the complexities of multi-currency, multi-site, and multi-organizational
implementations.
· Strong competency in Microsoft Office package
· Good supervisory skills and communication skills;
· Good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
· Attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach is required
· Prior team management experience required
· Fluency in English and effective communication skills are required
· Ability to travel internationally 30-40% and/or ability to undertake temporary duty assignments to support country offices.
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