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

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 6,500 talented people from 12 countries and 35,000 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 EY’s 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.

The Opportunity:

EY’s FSO SAP Team are experiencing an exciting period of growth. In 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.

Responsibilities include:

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

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 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 that’s 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:

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, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s 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’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve 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’ll 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.

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

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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