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GL Subject Matter Expert

City:  Warsaw
Country/Region:  PL
Application Deadline:  March 2024

PANDORA Global Business Services Organization (GBS) is part of the structures of the world's largest jewelry manufacturing and sales company, whose products help millions of people around the world express their feelings every day.

PANDORA's business has something unique about it - as does our people-oriented organizational culture. Regardless of position or workplace, we work together in line with the values of "We Care, We Dream, We Dare, We Deliver" and strive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

 

Pandora’s Transformational Journey

 

As part of our digital transformation, in 2023 we launched our business transformation Program “Compass” which aims at simplifying our business, driving standardization, and setting strong foundations for our growth.

 

Expect a global journey ahead where you will become the torchbearer of cutting-edge SAP practices, advocating for the latest advancements in S/4HANA and cloud programming. Our S/4HANA platform will enable PANDORA´s future business growth and customer excellence through automation and process simplification.

 

#CrafttheIncredible with us as SAP S/4HANA implementation General Ledger Subject Matter Expert

 

The General Ledger Subject Matter Expert (SME) is primarily responsible for assisting in the initial implementation and on-going support for the ERP integration with a focused on end-to-end GL reporting, period end closing and intercompany reporting processes. The General Ledger SME will ensure the proper safeguarding and recordkeeping of all GL ledger transactions for the purpose of Group and statutory reporting. The GL SME will work closely with GBS operational Teams, Group functions and local organization to align on GL impacts of business activities for the full end-to-end posting, reconciliations and reporting process for the current “as-is” state and for the future ERP. This position will be required to conduct workflow analysis, provide recommendations for system design and/or corrective actions, perform testing of software updates, and ensure timely resolution of problems within the application via normal change control processes.

 

In this role you will:

  • Apply subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes to improve current “as is” state prior to ERP implementation
  • Participate in data clean up efforts to prepare for ERP implementation
  • Work collaboratively with team to design ERP system configuration activities including building, testing, validation, and documentation of system changes, bridging legacy process to the new system.
  • Analyze, model, and interpret large data set to test data migration.
  • Assist in identification of opportunities for implementation of new features or features not currently in use, make recommendations and work with end-users to implement features or changes to improve efficiencies.
  • Verify technical reference information, including user guides, training manuals, and system requirements.
  • Assist in writing test-plans/scripts and assist with testing of configurations as well as training of end-users.
  • Create/maintain process end-to-end documentation (requirements, processes and procedures).
  • Provide end user support and troubleshooting for issues related to ERP system, including writing and running reports to query and analyze data as needed.

 

We're perfect match if you have:

  • 5 years of solid experience working in the General Ledger accounting function
  • Strong international accounting technical knowledge
  • Experience with finance process improvement initiatives
  • Strong ERP and other systems knowledge related to the process
  • Risk environment and controls mitigation understanding
  • Experience from retail, fashion or FMCG industry (preferred)
  • Fluency in English – verbally and written, communicative level of Polish
  • Well-developed digital skills (working knowledge of SAP and Jira is a significant advantage, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools - particularly in MS Excel and PowerPoint is a must);
  • Ability to build and lead successful cooperation with stakeholders on different levels of seniority through independent and proactive conduct;
  • Change management experience, fast adaptation to the situation and flexibility, ability to plan, prioritize and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment;
  • Innovative soul with improvement focus;
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills;
  • Ability to build and establish a good working relationship with colleagues and stakeholders;
  • Excellent presentation skills.

 

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