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. - General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management. Other Details: - Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE). - Contract Duration: 12 Months. - Work Arrangement: On-site.