IFS Finance Consultant

emagine; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

emagine is seeking an IFS Finance Consultant to lead the implementation and optimization of IFS financial solutions on-site in the UAE, ensuring alignment with business requirements and finance processes.

You will configure IFS modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Reporting), run workshops, and assist with COA design, data migration, testing, and user training, while ensuring audit compliance and smooth go-lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IFS Finance Consultant or IFS Functional Consultant specializing in finance.
• Hands-on experience with IFS Applications or IFS Cloud Finance.
• Strong functional knowledge of General Ledger and Accounts Payable.
• Expertise in financial configuration, chart of accounts, and reporting processes.
• Experience with data migration, reconciliation, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into functional solutions within IFS Finance.
• Configure and implement IFS financial modules including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, and Financial Reporting.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and financial closing processes.
• Conduct workshops with finance teams to document processes for efficiency.
• Assist with chart of accounts design, financial structures, and accounting configurations.

Skills

IFS Finance expertise

IFS Applications/IFS Cloud

GL knowledge

AP/AR knowledge

Data migration & reconciliation

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Job description

Summary

The IFS Finance Consultant plays a pivotal role in the successful implementation and optimization of IFS financial solutions in alignment with business requirements and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into functional solutions within IFS Finance.
• Configure and implement IFS financial modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, and Financial Reporting.
• Support the implementation and optimization of financial processes such as budgeting, cost control, financial accounting, and closing periods.
• Conduct workshops with finance teams to gather requirements and document business processes for improved efficiency.
• Assist with chart of accounts design, financial structures, and accounting configurations.
• Facilitate data migration, validation, reconciliation, and integration with other enterprise systems.
• Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams on customizations and reports.
• Develop and execute test scenarios and support testing phases, whilst resolving functional issues.
• Provide end-user training and documentation while supporting change management activities.
• Assist in go-live preparation and ongoing post-implementation support.
• Ensure compliance of financial configurations with audit requirements and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an IFS Finance Consultant or IFS Functional Consultant specializing in finance.
• Hands-on experience with IFS Applications or IFS Cloud Finance.
• Strong functional knowledge of key financial modules like General Ledger and Accounts Payable.
• Expertise in financial configuration, chart of accounts, and reporting processes.
• Experience with data migration, reconciliation, and system integration.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• IFS Finance certification or relevant IFS functional certification.
• Experience with IFS Cloud implementations.
• Experience in ERP implementation or transformation projects in the UAE or GCC.
• General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management.

Other Details

Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Contract Duration: 12 Months.

Work Arrangement: On-site.