IFS Finance Consultant

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.
• Familiarity with VAT and multi-currency accounting.
• Knowledge of integrations between IFS and other enterprise applications.

Other Details

• Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Contract Duration: 12 Months.
• Work Arrangement: On-site.