System Accountant

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Overview

Our client is seeking a Systems Accountant to play a pivotal role in managing and optimising their financial systems. This position will be central to the implementation of a new finance system, ensuring seamless integration, compliance with accounting standards, and driving financial excellence across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of financial systems to meet evolving business needs.
• Oversee the implementation of a new financial system, ensuring smooth integration and user adoption.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Streamline and automate accounting processes to improve accuracy and reduce errors.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to system changes, ensuring data security and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to maintain high-quality financial records.
• Deliver insightful reporting and analysis to support decision-making at Executive level.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including software providers and public sector bodies, to enhance financial processes and resilience.

Skills & Experience

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in financial systems, including integration and optimisation of advanced financial technologies.
• Proven experience in planning and delivering financial systems development projects.
• Ability to make autonomous, well-informed decisions on system enhancements and innovations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex financial and system challenges.
• Experience in risk assessment, project management, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration

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