PeopleSoft GL Application Specialist

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Accessibility

Tuition assistance

Bonus program

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is hiring a PeopleSoft GL Application Analyst to develop and support the General Ledger module and integrate interfaces with other PeopleSoft modules. You will collaborate with Finance to gather information, analyze needs, and translate them into actionable requirements and functional designs.

You will participate in testing, data migration reviews, and ad-hoc reporting to support business justification.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a PeopleSoft Functional or Techno-functional.
• At least 2 years of experience with PeopleSoft GL module and nVision reporting, including a role in a new implementation.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Asset Management, Cash Management, AR/Billing, AP, and Purchasing modules.

Responsibilities

• Understand business needs for the GL module and document requirements.
• Ensure IT solutions meet business requirements and maintain traceability.
• Collaborate with Finance to gather information using interviews and workshops.
• Analyze, document, and communicate business requirements and processes.
• Translate requirements into functional specs and assist with design and data migration reviews.
• Guide Developers and support testing, conditions, scripts, and test cases.
• Contribute to testing reviews and analyze results; provide recommendations.
• Deliver ad-hoc reporting and feasibility studies to support management decisions.
• Suggest process and system improvements to boost productivity and satisfaction.

Skills

PeopleSoft

GL module

nVision reporting

SQL

Windows

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Testing

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or IT

Tools

OBIEE Tools

Oracle products

Job description

Role

The PeopleSoft GL Application Analyst will be responsible for developing and supporting the PeopleSoft General Ledger (GL) module along with the integration of all other interfaces and PeopleSoft modules with GL.

In This Role You Will

• Understand the high-level business needs surrounding the GL module, gathering information, analyzing processes, assessing impacts, documenting detailed business requirements, creating configuration and design documents to support testing, go live/production support and subsequent hand over of knowledge.
• Ensure that any IT solutions designed, configured, developed and implemented satisfy the business requirements and manage traceability of requirements through design, configuration, development, and testing.
• Work with the Finance department and other stakeholders to gather information utilizing a variety of techniques such as interviews, work sessions, storyboarding, and prototyping.
• Analyze, document, and communicate business requirements and processes.
• Understand project scope, project goals, product functionality, and desired features.
• Evaluate customer needs/issues, analyze business processes, assist in evaluating alternatives, and determine appropriate solutions with technical staff.
• Help determine level of effort and time required for delivery.
• Develop and document business requirements from user perspectives.
• Ensure that business requirements are properly translated and satisfied in functional requirements and design. Assist with system design and data migration reviews as needed.
• Work with Developers and provide guidance as needed.
• Assist with development of test conditions, scripts, and test cases.
• Participate in testing, testing reviews and analysis of testing results. Assist with troubleshooting and providing recommendations.
• Effectively partner with Finance and other IT personnel to deliver solutions.
• Resolve issues quickly and effectively to enable delivery and support of applications.
• Follow standard software implementation best practices relative to analysis, configuration, development and testing.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting, data gathering, and feasibility studies to support project business justification as required for management review.
• Suggest improvements or enhancements to processes and systems in order to increase customer satisfaction or improve productivity

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• 4+ years of experience as a PeopleSoft Functional or Techno-functional.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with PeopleSoft GL module and nVision reporting including a key role in at least one new implementation.
• Ideal experience also includes any knowledge of PeopleSoft Asset Management, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Accounts Payable and Purchasing modules. OBIEE Tools and other Oracle products.
• Experience in medium-to-large-scale PeopleSoft Financials implementations.
• Strong understanding of PC, Windows environment, SQL, and PeopleSoft reporting tools (Query and nVision).
• Strong knowledge of application implementation and testing best practices and methodologies.
• Ability to write functional requirements, use cases, and other analysis/design artifacts effectively (storyboards, screen prototypes, etc.).
• Experience with user interface and design.
• Conceptual knowledge of data modeling and database design.
• Experience with testing execution.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed - works effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively work on multiple tasks.
• Well organized, dependable, punctual, strong work ethic.
• Fast learner and able to work to deadlines.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or IT

What’s in it for you

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.