Professional Services Consultant
FreeBalance, Sierra Leone

• Implementation and deployment of FreeBalance solutions following the company’s ISO 9001:2015 certified implementation methodology.
• Manage customer expectations and advocate FreeBalance values and good practices.
• Conduct detailed business requirements review with customers and prepare storyboards for approval and sign-off.
• Configure and demonstrate FreeBalance software to help demonstrate the mapping between the process to the solution.
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client.
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs.
• Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance solutions.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of a project and manage scope, including meeting project schedules, tasks, and submitting quality deliverables on time.
• Use effective leadership skills to complete all phases of projects from inception through to completion.
• Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client.
• Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the Project Manager.
• Work with the Project Manager and team to achieve all milestones in a timely manner and on budget.

• Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration, with a strong financial management experience.
• Financial designation (e.g. CMA, CGA) and work experience with a large national accounting firm or ERP company an asset.
• 5 years of experience in ERP software implementation.
• Solid understanding of public sector budgeting and accounting processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications.
• Previous experience in software configuration of a financial system.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship.
• Professional demeanor to customer and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills with multi-tasking ability.
• The successful candidateMUSTbe able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Other languages considered an asset.

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