Sage Consultant (Training and Implementation)

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters seeks an experienced ERP consultant to lead Sage ERP implementations from initiation to completion, tailoring configurations to client requirements and guiding data migration and go-live activities.

You will analyse business processes, document requirements and provide training to finance teams, delivering custom reports and automation opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, Computer Science or a related qualification

Tools

Sage ERP software

Sage 200 Evolution

Sage Evolution

Sage Intacct

Sage X3

Sage Pastel Partner

Sage Business Cloud

Sage VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll Professional

Sage CRM

SQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Excel

Power BI

Crystal Reports

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.