Employer: Tullow Oil
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 30th August 2013
Job Details;
Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to recruit a Finance Lead (SAP)
Job Purpose:
To lead the in-country Finance team on the Project, through the build, test, and deployment stages of the system and processes (note that the design of the system is complete).
Ensure the in-country Finance team deliver a solution that meets the requirements specified, and is deployed effectively in-country
Develop a deep understanding of the process and system solution to be delivered through the project, and ensure that that solution is effectively communicated and supported by the in-county Finance and user community
Responsibilities;
The individual will be responsible for managing the in-country Finance team’s contribution in the delivery of all aspects of the system (SAP) build, test and deploy phases. To include:
Design & Build
• Troubleshoot issues or confirm alternative solutions where the stated design needs modification due to technical constraints within SAP
• Bring changes and impact on agreed requirements and design to the appropriate decision making forum for resolution (i.e. In-country Deployment Lead, Finance and Supply Chain Managers).
Data
• Review data cleansing activities to ensure that any Finance specific data object issues are resolved
• Manage the in-country Finance team’s support of data mapping workshops to ensure that legacy data can be mapped to SAP required data objects, such that mock conversions can be executed
Security / Role Mapping
• Support the role mapping exercise and ensure that the Finance roles are mapped accurately
• Confirm any existing or new Target Operating Model roles that map to SAP roles
Testing
• Support the preparation of testing documentation (scenarios, scripts, conditions)
• Support the creation of appropriate data for testing
Training
• Review and provide input to the training curriculum for Finance
• Confirm training requirements for Finance (by role / function)
• Support the delivery of Finance Training to the wider in-country Finance and Business teams
Deployment / Operational Readiness
• Assist with deployment planning and execution
• Contribute to operational readiness planning as regards the Finance process area
Experience and Education:
• Graduate and professionally qualified ACA/ACCA (minimum 5 years post qualified)
• 3 year experience of working for an oil and gas company/client (desirable)
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Finance processes
• First class interpersonal skills and able to demonstrate; drive, tenacity, credibility at all levels of the business
• Ability and confidence to present to large groups (including senior stakeholders)
• Good analytical skills and ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Solid ethical conduct and integrity that demonstrates continuous commercial best practice to the highest standards
• Ability to manage a team day to day and ensure the accurate and timely completion of deliverables in accordance with the project plan
• Computer literate and fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of applications
• Works independently with a minimal level of supervision and manage own time and establishes priorities
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental goals
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees
All applications and enquiries should be addressed to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Tausi Court, 3rd Floor, along Tausi Road,
Off Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
E-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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