Sage Consultant (Training and Implementation

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, Computer Science or a related qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience implementing or supporting Sage software solutions.
• Previous ERP consulting experience.
• Strong accounting and financial systems knowledge.
• Client-facing consulting experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following is advantageous:
  • Sage 200 Evolution
  • Sage Evolution
  • Sage Intacct
  • Sage X3
  • Sage Pastel Partner
  • Sage Business Cloud
  • Sage VIP Payroll
  • Sage Payroll Professional
  • Sage CRM
• Strong understanding of ERP implementation methodologies.
• Knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management, Procurement, Sales Order Processing and Fixed Assets.
• Manufacturing and Payroll knowledge advantageous.
• SQL basics and Microsoft SQL Server knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Power BI and Crystal Reports experience advantageous.
• Experience with data migration and system integrations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial and business process analysis ability.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation and training skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to client sites when required.

• Lead Sage ERP software implementations from initiation through to completion.
• Analyse client business processes and recommend best-practice solutions.
• Gather and document business requirements.
• Configure Sage software to meet client operational needs.
• Develop implementation plans and project timelines.
• Conduct data migration, testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Manage system go-live activities and post-implementation support.
• Provide technical and functional support to clients.
• Troubleshoot software and ERP-related issues.
• Assist with upgrades, patches and new software releases.
• Resolve accounting and ERP-related queries.
• Review client processes and recommend automation opportunities.
• Improve financial reporting and operational efficiencies.
• Deliver onsite and virtual user training.
• Develop training documentation and user guides.
• Coach finance teams and end users.
• Design and customise management reports and dashboards.
• Assist clients with budgeting and forecasting functionality.
• Build customised financial reports.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement.
• Identify additional consulting opportunities.
• Maintain implementation documentation and project records.
• Track project milestones, budgets and timelines.
• Prepare implementation reports and project summaries.