ERP Functional Consultant

Our Client, Soft Tech Ltd is looking for a Functional consultant who will be responsible for implementation of the IFMIS projects by gathering requirements, configuring systems, delivering end-user training, producing essential documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing pre- and post–go-live support to ensure successful deployment and client satisfaction.

Main duties and responsibilities

The role involves the following key responsibilities;
1. Lead the implementation of the Revenue Payment Gateway
module and other IFMIS-related solutions
2. Ensure solution alignment with client needs by validating that
all system modules meet defined business requirements
3. Gather and document requirements, define project scope and
objectives, and design functional solutions in line with
organizational strategy
4. Collaborate across internal teams and client departments to
ensure successful delivery of business outcomes
5. Deliver end-user and core team training sessions on ERP
systems, both local and international clients
6. Conduct remote and in-person training, including web-based
and classroom sessions at overseas client sites
7. Configure system, support client to conduct User acceptance
test in accordance with client specific functional and process
requirements
8. Prepare comprehensive project documentation reflecting
client specifications and implementation details
9. Creating and maintaining essential documentation like
operational manuals, training materials, and configuration
records
10. Provide ongoing support, including pre- and post–go-live
assistance, to ensure stable system performance and user
adoption

Principal qualifications required for job

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting,
Finance, or a closely related field
2. Alternatively, an Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Finance
may be accepted with relevant experience
3. Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in finance,
accounting, IT systems, or related domains
4. Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, financial
procedures, and industry best practices
5. Possession of a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification is
considered an added advantage.

Key competences 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for
effective client and team interactions
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to established
guidelines, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with
minimal supervision
• Proficient at multitasking and managing workload under
pressure, maintaining focus and productivity
• Must be able to do on-site implementations for our projects
within Tanzania and outside Tanzania.
• Must be able to learn and be certified in ERP products that
we implement so that they can do better project
implementation.