Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a SAP Functional Specialist: Finance to join the team at our head office in Midrand. To provide functional support to business in relation to SAP and maintain system integrity and functionality of the assigned SAP module.Minimum RequirementsEssential:

• Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 relevant experience in SAP ERP.

Advantageous:

• SAP Certification

Job SpecificationSAP Finance

• Evaluate business requirements and provide SAP Finance solutions. Develop proof of concept and prototypes based on SAP Finance best practice
• Design, Configure and Deploy new company codes for any new legal entities acquired by the business
• Support Master data custodians/stewards to maintain GL account master data at both Chart of Accounts and Company Code level. This involves trouble shooting any errors encountered by end users
• Maintain/update the Financial Statement Versions for Financial Reporting
• Support Accounts Payable team with the Purchase to Pay process. Resolve any incidents logged by the end users regarding the receipt, scanning and processing of supplier invoices. Provide user support on the invoice scanning system as well as the supplier stamen matching to open items in SAP.
• Resolve any incidents logged by Treasury end users processing payments through SAP Accounts Payables and BCM
• Provide support by trouble shooting and resolving any issues on invoices paid through the Supply Chain Finance system called Addendum.
• Provide support in maintain the Fixed Asset Register including Right of Use Assets posted through the RE-FX module
• Assist the Bookkeepers to reconcile POS transaction to postings in SAP
• Resolve and incidents logged by the AR team relating to Debtors Credit Management.
• Monitor the Bank Statements upload program and ensure all bank statement are successfully processed. Resolve any issues that may arise.
• Support end users maintain RE-FX contract leases
• Create Cost Centre and Profit Centre master data and cost reallocations.
• Provide support for SAP BPC (Consolidation and Tax computations).
• Keep up to date with technology changes and advise the Finance user
• Be the SAP Finance trusted advisor to the Finance team

SAP Functional Support:

• Maintain system integrity and functionality by designing and compiling specifications, this includes all applicable documentation.
• Interact with users to clarify functional configuration requirements, outline complex concepts and facilitate process change requirements.
• Provide effective and continuous functional assistance and training on Dis-Chem's SAP system.
• Perform and document detailed testing of all improvements, enhancements and reports.
• Analyse trends and provide system improvements and enhancements to achieve department objectives.

Project Management:

• Engage with functional business process owners regarding the SAP system and outline operational needs and objectives, current operational procedures, input and output requirements and level of systems access.
• Investigate and propose possible solutions within the SAP environment.
• Conduct detailed functional DEV, QA and production environment configuration, testing and integration in the SAP system according to business requirements while ensuring alignment to productive environment.
• Implement fixes, changes, and enhancements - this includes the applying of changes in configuration to resolve errors in master data that resulted after changes and/or upgrades including other functional configuration change issues occurred.

SAP Administration:

• Maintain, change, and support all master data for SAP.
• Document SAP solutions, requirements, and specifications regarding technical functions, transactions, and operational processes and procedures.
• Develop clear and comprehensive reports, documentation, instructions, and training materials specific to Dis-Chem as per business needs.
• Conduct quality assurance by testing current and new processes and identify defects to eliminate any systems lags.
• Monitor and ensure smooth integration between SAP and any other Dis-Chem systems.

Customer Liaison:

• Respond to and assist with any queries related to the SAP functional module, from any Dis-Chem stakeholder, which include store and head-office staff, Managers, Suppliers, Customers, Auditors, and SAP Consultants.
• Engage with Developer/Managers when required to ensure project/enhancement deliverables are met.
• Communicate with Line Manager to obtain approval on any proposed deliverables before stakeholders are updated.
• Maintain communication lines between team members and other relevant stakeholders to ensure all relevant parties are informed about project/ query statuses.
• Ensure frequent communication with all Dis-Chem stakeholders both verbally and in writing regarding matters relating to SAP.
• Inform management of any discrepancies and unresolved matters.
• Attend to and amend any SAP queries and ensure heat calls are closed timeously.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

CompetenciesEssential:

• Knowledge of POS system and Supply Chain Finance
• Logical & Analytical. Project management & execution. Insight. Multi-tasking. Working memory. The tendency to approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner. Will base decisions on a logical analysis of available evidence.
• Comprehends fundamental arithmetic's like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Understanding how your actions will contribute to financial results of the company. Good understanding of retail processes especially in store processes.
• Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand. Communicating in a confident and forceful manner to achieve the required goal without being aggressive.
• Builds constructive working relationships characterised by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Focuses on quality. Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. Demonstrate an underlying drive to ensure that quality is not compromised.
• Maintain confidentiality and meets own commitments. Adheres to organisational policies and procedures. Able to be relied on as honest and truthful.
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SAP.

Special conditions of employment:

• Be able and willing to provide support outside of normal working hours.
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver's license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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