Oracle Senior Finance Consultant

Job Description

Job Title: Oracle Senior Finance Consultant

Job Location: Dubai

Job Role

The primary function of the Senior Oracle Financial Consultant role is to effectively deliver/implement Oracle Finance modules of Oracle Fusion Cloud, in order to provide an integrated information system solution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Senior Oracle Finance Consultant will provide expertise and knowledge in the Oracle Finance modules of Oracle Fusion and Oracle EBS.
• Facilitate and actively participate in all phases of the Implementation cycle, to include Requirements Gathering & Analysis, System Design & Development, Testing, and Implementation.
• Assist Business Users in mapping and streamlining / re-engineering business practices to implement various Oracle modules, using standardized implementation methodology including reports specification development and deployment.
• Assist, coach, and mentor other engagement team members on issues they may encounter in the design and implementation of solutions. Participates actively in internal Oracle Financials, Projects and Procurement problem management.
• Consults offshore and/or onsite with internal/external clients on business requirements in order to provide support.
• Acts as senior analyst and champion for Oracle ERP and related corporate financial systems architecture including applications and data.
• Supports multiple projects/tasks within assigned area of Oracle ERP portfolio and related business applications.
• Provides integrated systems planning and recommends new or different solutions which will enhance current systems and support overall corporate and business goals.
• Drives business process reengineering and related lean concepts through Oracle ERP and related information systems best practice deployment.
• Provides in-depth technical consultation to Business Unit and project supervision to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures, and methodologies.
• Responsible for developing and adhering to engagement team project standards to ensure the delivery of quality deliverables.
• Actively participate in the troubleshooting phase once the product has gone "live".
• Develops and documents expertise, know-how, controls, and capabilities within the Oracle ERP.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by his / her direct manager.
  
  

• Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of experience in Oracle ERP Implementations, with experience in designing, developing, testing, implementing, supporting and providing integrated solutions in various industries.
• Willing to be part of Core Internal Oracle ERP Team on Permanent Basis to implement & support Super users & End Users.
• Should have at least 2 full cycle implementation projects with Oracle Fusion Cloud with extensive experience in Oracle Financial modules including Project Financials and E-Tax implementations.
• Expert in Implementation, Enhancement & Support activities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Environment.
• Should have a very good functional financial experience that let him can cover various financial treatments consultation. Preferably, has a financial audit background.
• Experience with the following:
• AP: Work Bench details, Setups and configurations, key reports analysis, details on specific standalone features provided by oracle).
• GL: Configuration and setting up. Awareness on the key features provided by Oracle GL - Revaluation, consolidation, translation, general options and allocations. Report development by BI.
• Budgets: Creation, uploading, updating and Control.
• AR: End to End awareness of Order to Cash Cycle. Key Functionalities of auto accounting, Lock Box Process, Auto Invoice interface generation and creation of statements and dunning letter.
• Cash Management: Bank Reconciliation Processes - Manual and Automating. Cash forecasting procedures Dependency on other financial modules.
• Fixed Assets: Asset Creation process - Manual and Automatic. Awareness of Asset category definitions - Depreciation rule, methods, etc. Creation of Asset Books and Calendars.
• Revenue Management: and applicability of IFRS standards
• BI/Hyperion (added advantage).
• OUM Implementation Methodology: Documentation procedures across different phases of the projects.
• Configuration and setups: Hands on experience in performing setup and configuration.
• Demonstrated ability to drive implementation of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems – Oracle.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; written & verbal.
• Possess strong analytical skills, is highly meticulous and someone who has an eye for details.
• Ability to prioritize time and tasks.
• Creativity in resolving complex issues surrounding business process and technical challenges.