Systems Implementation Specialist

Wize Owl; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a self-driven individual with accounting experience and SaaS product knowledge. The ideal candidate will collaborate with clients on product installations and demonstrate strong analytical skills. This position offers the chance to grow within a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' accounting experience.
• Experience in SaaS financial products.
• Understanding of database infrastructure and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Understanding SaaS products, services, and systems thoroughly.
• Collaborating with clients for product installation and customisation.
• Determining and managing project consultation budgets.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Problem-solving

SaaS products understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, self-driven, solution-focused individual with experience in multiple industries from an accounting point of view, with advanced Excel / Google spreadsheet abilities. You will also have a keen interest and demonstrable skill in finding solutions to data needs and spreadsheets solutions of a financial and operations nature, including dashboards, KPI's etc.

If you are looking to challenge yourself and move away from the pure accounting and finance side into the cloud integration, Saas, data modelling and data services side that supports accounting, business information workflow processes and business decision making, then this is the role for you.

This is a business that is growing quickly in an exciting industry with big opportunities as the business world and, especially SMEs, move to new, more efficient ways to make decisions and streamline their businesses. This role is aimed specifically at finding the right business partner to grow with the business from within, and not just an employee.

Responsibilities

• Understanding SaaS products, services, and systems thoroughly.
• Collaborating with clients for product installation, migration and customisation.
• Determining and managing project and client consultation budgets.
• Coordinating product requirements between clients and internal teams.
• Client accounting processing using systems and processes, including month-end accounting and reporting

Professional Development

• Regular attendee of cloud accounting and related conferences and workshops
• Active participant in online tech forums and continuous learning courses

Qualifications

• Bachelors's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting
• 3+ years' accounting experience
• Experience or a keen interest in SaaS financial products
• Understanding of database infrastructure, API integration methodology and low-mid code automation processes
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate an eagerness (rather than a willingness) to tackle a challenge and find a solution
  

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
• Committed to staying ahead of technology trends
• Team player who values knowledge sharing
• Passionate about driving efficiency through innovation
• Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally for projects

Prospective candidates will be required to demonstrate some of the above requirements through personality profile tests, software solution tests (e.g. Advanced Excel/Google Sheet test), etc, before moving into the final selection process.