The Dalberg Group is a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world, providing an innovative mix of advisory, investment, research, analytics, and design services.

Today’s complex global problems require new solutions. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Implement, Dalberg Media and Dalberg Research, and a not-for-profit, Dalberg Catalyst, our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact at scale. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere – an African and American company as much as an Asian, Middle Eastern, and European one.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Systems Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities
What you will do:

• Provide day-to-day ERP support, including opening tickets with the service provider as necessary and seeing through to closure
• Support with the UAT and implementation of system enhancements, any new systems/modules design etc.
• Support with system updates and bi-annual upgrades, including UAT and deployment
• Conduct trainings as/when necessary, including development and maintenance of training materials, hosting periodic refreshers etc.
• Ensure complete handover of any new processes or system improvements to the relevant owners in the ops team
• Build customized reports using SAP Business Objects to meet various user requirements as and when needed
• Maintain a clean and orderly reports database, including indexing of reports, ensuring the reports are still working as expected after upgrades etc.
• Support with designing mockups of new reports to meet business needs as/when requested
• Support individual offices’ external audits as and when required
• Support with financial modelling for our regular reporting and budgeting processes including maintenance and rolling forward each year
• Support line manager with building financial models as and when necessary and according to design/specs provided
• Support with year-end close processes including opening and closing periods, running the year-end close in the system and helping staff navigate any system issues preventing them from closing their books
• Support with annual/biannual system updates such as uploading new rate cards, importing promotions etc.
• Ensure services are delivered in an effective and customer-focused way, and that effective working relationships are maintained with key stakeholders
• Other ad hoc reporting or system-related matters and requests

About You

• Degree / Diploma in Finance or Accounting – some bookkeeping knowledge is essential to support with posting correcting journals
• At least 3 years in a systems/similar role specifically working with an ERP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel financial modeling skills; experience with VBA will be beneficial
• Experience with SAP Business Objects 4.0, including ability to design and build reports with it
• Excellent analytical skills, a strong ability for problem-solving and able to think outside the box
• Strong attention to detail, and maintains a high degree of accuracy in both data-capturing (cross-referencing and checking documentation) and providing information
• Excellent time management skills and able to handle multiple requests at a time
• Demonstrates initiative by seeking quality improvements within work processes
• Able to handle conflict and respectfully push back as and when required
• Clear communication and presentation skills – prior experience with presenting training to a large audience will be beneficial
• Experience working with multiple currencies and intercompany transactions
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined to work remotely

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2023.