NACOSA is recruiting for an experience Accounting Systems Specialist to assist on a short-term contract to assist with the project of migration to the SAGE Evolution Accounting System. This position is based in Century City, and the ideal candidate would be available to start immediately.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Accounting Systems Specialist – Contract Position<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n In this role you will see through the operational change of the accounting system from Quickbooks to SAGE Evolution. The design of the new Chart of Accounts and General Ledger Segments (projects) in SAGE Evolution has already been completed, you will be responsible for the testing of the setup and making any further system changes and improvements that may be required before SAGE Evolution is used as the sole accounting system.<\/p>\n You should be able to recommend financial systems and process improvements as we aim to work smarter, not harder. To do this, you will need to demonstrate how you are able to use software (and modules) to achieve automation and efficiencies in traditionally manual\/paper based accounting and administrative processes.<\/p>\n The ideal candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of project-based accounting and should have practical experience setting up and using an ERP system.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Testing and improving the existing SAGE Evolution setup using +- 8 months of historical financial data from Quickbooks Education And Experience Requirements: <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Non-negotiable: Only applicants that have ERP systems implementation experience will be considered (SAGE Evolution preferred)
\nLocation:<\/strong> Century City, Western Cape, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> 2021019
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract 3 Months
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Relate<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Mapping of Quickbooks data so that it can be entered into the new system
\n\u2022Import opening balances
\n\u2022Import general ledger and other transaction level data
\n\u2022Adding \/ making changes to accounts, sub-accounts, segments \/ projects, customers and suppliers
\n\u2022Setting up customer \/ supplier groups
\n\u2022Setting up user groups and related administrative user rights
\n\u2022Testing the SAGE Evolution setup in a live-environment using live data during February 2021 and March 2021
\n\u2022Full bookkeeping\/accounting function of processing new orders, supplier invoices, payments
\n\u2022Importing \/ integration of bank account feed into SAGE Evolution
\n\u2022Perform month end activities so that the accounts can be prepared in a timely manner (including reconciliations for bank, petty cash, customers and suppliers etc.)
\n\u2022Processing month-end journals
\n\u2022Develop templates for importing standard journals
\n\u2022Setting up reports for projects management accounts
\n\u2022Importing and setting up budgets and forecasts in the accounting system
\n\u2022Maintain a reconciliation between accounting systems, Quickbooks vs SAGE Evolution
\n\u2022There will be a change in the basis of accounting (cash basis to accrual) which is an added layer of complexity to the project, so a reconciliation between the systems and basis of accounting differences is a critical aspect of the project to ensure the data integrity of the new system can be relied upon
\n\u2022Provide technical recommendations on system development and changes (improvements)
\n\u2022Provide recommendations and changes to the finance policies and processes
\n\u2022Provide training to the finance staff on the practical use of SAGE Evolution using the accrual basis of accounting
\n\u2022A practical user manual should be developed for the key processes performed
\n\u2022System interface and navigation training has already been provided to the staff, a refresher might be needed<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Non-negotiable: Experience with project-based accounting (SAGE Evolution, segmented ledger experience preferred)
\n\u2022Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
\n\u2022Accounting experience (5 years+)
\n\u2022Deep understanding of accounting processes and principles, you know the Balance Sheet & Income
\n\u2022Statement inside out (from initial entry point to reporting)
\n\u2022Systems savvy within accounting systems
\n\u2022Knowledge of SAGE modules \/ plugins (Bank Statement Manager, Intelligence Centre etc.) that improve operational efficiencies through automation of processes
\n\u2022Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
\n\u2022Self-organized and task oriented
\n\u2022Great attention to detail
\n\u2022Fluent in written and spoken English<\/p>\n