ERP - IFS system - Business process owner - Accounting and Controlling Domain
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Job description, responsibilities and duties
Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Waste to Energy and Renewable Gas (RG), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as a project developer, technology supplier and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological waste recovery. Its solutions are based on efficient and environmentally sound technologies, are thoroughly tested, and can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements. HZI’s Service Solutions Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to provide support throughout a plant’s entire plant cycle. HZI works for customers ranging from established waste management companies to up-and-coming partners in new markets. Its innovative and reliable solutions have been part of more than 1,600 reference projects worldwide.
www.hz-inova.com.
Job Description
Job description, responsibilities and duties
We are a global company delivering waste to energy solutions for sustainable future. We turn waste into energy and much more. With offices in 14 different countries we provide our employees stability and growth. That’s why we are looking for new colleagues to join us and work together on our global project to develop and implement a global ERP solution. At HZI you can work with experienced professionals but also young and driven colleagues from more than 30 nationalities.
We're looking for a skilled professional to lead the implementation of the Accounting and Controlling Domain of IFS Cloud, an enterprise resource planning system, across our global organization. In this role, you'll be responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless rollout of the system together with other Business Process Owners. You'll also be responsible for aligning with project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
This projects has 3 phases
1. Design and configuration of the ERP system
2. Roll out of the ERP system in phases, country by country
3. Long term maintenance of the ERP system and system’s upgrades
You will be part of this global project from the beginning, and you will get the opportunity to travel and work on the local implementation in our offices across Europe. It is a great career opportunity to become a key part of the ERP organization within HZI.
You will be part of the team of Business Process Owners based in Bratislava and you will be in close cooperation with Business Process Owners based in Zurich.
If you are looking for a challenge with direct impact on a sustainable future then we are looking forward to have you on board.
Key Areas
Fit Gap Analysis: Work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting and Controlling departments to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for Finance domain, ensuring alignment with global template, scope, and organizational goals. Identify gaps in solution or business process to determine whether modifications or customizations are needed.
System Configuration: Oversee and participate in the configuration of the system to reflect the defined process and data structure in order to meet the accounting and reporting requirements, and ensure optimal functionality and user experience.
Data Migration: Identify the data sources for Finance data migration, coordinate data cleansing, transformation, and validation, to ensure accurate and timely migration of Finance data to the new system. Close cooperation with data owners and migration team.
Testing: Test the prototype with module functionalities and configurations. In cooperation with key users plan and design use cases, and coordinate User Acceptance Testing.
Training & Change Management: Train key users and oversee the training of end users, providing support where necessary. Participate in the internal communication and change management activities.
Continuous Improvement: Organize regular meetings with key users to collect and analyze users’ feedback. Ensure second level assistance for global users and escalate issues to IFS consultants and/or developers. Foster potential improvement of the functionalities to increase efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the Accounting and Controlling Domain of IFS Cloud across the
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Align with project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Coordinate the testing team within the domain, to verify the functionalities of the
- Communicate project updates to stakeholders
- Configure the ERP system to reflect the defined process and data structure
- Test the prototype with module functionalities and configurations
- On site and off-site delivery and support
Qualifications
Functional and key to success
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and finance
- Accounting and book keeping on hand experience with minimum of 3 plus years
- Understanding of company finance processes as PTP – purchase to pay, RTR - record to report, QTC – quote to cash
- Experience with ERP and finance and accounting systems
- Worked in more complex operations from 200 – 2000 employees
- 5 years of experience in an international business environment, ideally within the project or manufacturing industry
Other to support
- Interest in advanced and complex ERP, finance, accounting systems
- Proven ability to quickly familiarize him-/herself with new topics and contents
- Superb problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Proven ability to work independently
- Good stakeholder management & strong communication skills.
- Influential personality to get ideas across in an understandable way
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Additional Information
Employee perks, benefits
- Employment contract for an indefinite period
- + 13th Salary
- Annual bonus (based on company results)
- Financial reward for working anniversaries
- Flexible working time (core time 9-3:30)
- Home Office possible 2 days a week
- Extra days of leave (+1 day after the first, third and fifth year of service)
- Extra days of leave for special personal events (e.g., wedding, graduation etc.)
- Modern infrastructure
- Free drinking regime (coffee)
- Recreation allowance
- Multisport card
- The third pillar of the pension scheme
- Support for professional and career growth, education and training
- Supportive and team-oriented working environment
Eligibility for benefits is subject to internal rules
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Language skills
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Find out more about HZI at www.hz-inova.com.