FS Technology Consulting - Senior SAP S/4 HANA General Ledger Specialist - Senior Manager - Dublin

FS Technology Consulting Senior SAP S/4 HANA General Ledger Specialist Senior Manager Dublin

General Information

Location:Dublin

Available for VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area:Platforms

Contract Type:Full Time - Permanent

EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across Europe the Middle East India and Africa (EMEIA). We connect our Asset Management Banking and Capital Markets and Insurance clients to 6500 talented people from 12 countries and 35000 Financial Services colleagues around the world.

In EY FS Ireland we are expanding our Consulting practice and building our Technology Consulting team as a key component of our NextWave Strategy. NextWave is EYs global strategy and ambition to deliver long-term value to clients people and society. It is inspired by the way innovations spread through society. We are actively recruiting high achieving individuals with customer and digital platforms experience with an expertise in multi-channel technology-enabled transformation projects/programmes within Financial Services.

EYs FSO SAP Team are experiencing an exciting period of response to market demand we are looking for an experienced client facing Senior SAP G/L Consultant with a keen focus on banking clients.

By joining the Technology Consulting team you will work in high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service enabling organizations to grow innovate protect and optimise their business performance playing your part in building a better working world.

Your Key Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for supporting the implementation of SAP S/4HANA General Ledger with a keen focus on banking clients:

• Process and record all financial & GL transactions in chart of accounts inter & intra company accounts banks & cash clearing accounts balance sheet reconciliations pre-close reporting ME/QE/YE close processes and other ad hoc reporting and activities in compliance with IFRS9 and EU/UK/US GAAP financial policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of Core SAP Financials in configuration including General Ledger (GL) Asset Accounting (AA) Closing & Statutory Reporting Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) including Tax Payments & Banking.
• Integrate key points of SAP FICO and other SAP modules including COPA SD MM PS.
• Implement configuration of document splitting for full balance sheet reporting by different lines of businesses within a company code (knowledge/experience required).
• Provide expertise on accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting budgeting forecasting cost accounting and other fiscal functions within client engagement.
• Define and execute an agile delivery approach to requirements gathering and analysis for changes in general ledger and resulting processes.
• Lead design workshops to gain a clear understanding of our banking clients needs and propose best practice solutions.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A third level qualification in Business Technology Engineering Accounting or a related discipline
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certified or accounting certification (CPA ACCA ACA CIMA) with experience in SAP
• A minimum of 8 years experience working in a banking client facing role for a leading consulting or (good to have) professional services company in delivery of large-scale complex change/transformation programmes or systems integration programmes in SAP Finance implementations
• A solid understanding of core financial processes and the implementation of best practice solutions in the SAP Finance space for global banking or insurance clients
• Proven experience in implementing SAP finance processes such as new general ledger finance general ledger processing accruals bank accounting asset accounting management accounting (CO) profitability analysis cash management credit management and budgeting / planning
• Proven experience of full-cycle SAP implementation projects through all phases and associated deliverables for SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA
• Proven experience with demonstrable understanding of SAP S/4HANA general ledgers concepts and processing
• Proven experience in leading IT change projects with a range of streams partners and technologies (incl. IT infrastructure IT Security IT Operations IT applications etc.) across the full delivery lifecycle is desirable but not essential
• Strong ability to be a team player adopting a collaborative and supportive approach across the team
• Proven ability to lead teams and build and leverage relationships with key client stakeholders

What we look for

• Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career
• Someone with energy enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in their day-to-day working life
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a community which values integrity respect teaming and inclusiveness

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and well-being insurance savings and a wide range of discounts offers and promotions. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for Referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly and at times be based at client sites our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression:

• When you join EY you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here youll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey so that its as unique as you are - success is defined by you we will provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership we will give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance tax transaction and advisory services we are using the finance products expertise and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion diversity and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation building strong relationships and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.

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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.