Sage Intacct Consultant

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate Sage Intacct Consultant to lead implementation and optimization of Sage Intacct solutions. You will leverage your ERP expertise to provide high-quality consulting services, guide junior team members, and drive successful outcomes across various industries. This role involves client engagement, process analysis, and project management, making it a great opportunity for those eager to make a substantial impact in technology-enabled professional services.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in ERP delivery.
• Strong understanding of finance team responsibilities.
• Good level of technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements for Sage Intacct implementations.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements.
• Conduct system testing and ensure compliance standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification

Certification in Sage Intacct

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage 200

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

In Sage consulting at PwC, you will specialise in providing consulting services for Sage software solutions. You will have experience in Sage applications and assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support tailored to Sage.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future. We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society. If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people's lives.

Summary

As a Senior Associate Sage Intacct Consultant, you will lead and support the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Sage Intacct solutions for clients across various industries. You will leverage your expertise in ERP systems and finance transformation to deliver high-quality consulting services, guide junior team members, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Accounting qualification, or qualified by experience

• Certification in Sage Intacct is preferred, else the candidate should have sufficient experience in configuring Finance applications ( e.g. Sage Intacct, Sage 200, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics etc.)

Experience required

• At least 3 years’ experience in ERP delivery – in configuring Finance applications ( e.g. Sage Intacct, Sage 200, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics etc )

• Thorough understanding and experience of working with Finance teams to deliver finance system projects

• Strong understanding of finance team responsibilities & accountability

• Good level of technical accounting knowledge (Chart of Accounts, posting journals, month end reconciliations, management accounts production)

• Accounting qualification or qualified by experience

• Project management experience

Responsibilities of role

• Lead client engagements for Sage Intacct implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, and deployment.

• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements leveraging Sage Intacct functionality.

• Conduct system testing, troubleshoot issues, and ensure solutions meet client needs and compliance standards.

• Prepare and deliver user training, documentation, and post-implementation support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated finance solutions.

• Mentor and support junior consultants, sharing best practices and technical expertise .

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client communications to ensure successful outcomes.

Desirable skill sets

• Understanding business requirements and translating them into solution design in line with good practice

• Working with your delivery team to build and test the solution

• Guiding the client through User Acceptance Testing and Cutover

• Teamwork and coaching and mentoring your team

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

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