Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.Our businesses represent some of the world's leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners' needs has driven our success.From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we've used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the 'infrastructure of life' in the MENAT region.Financial Job DimensionsDegree of supervisionGeneral Supervision over daily operational activitiesLevel of AuthorityMedium authority over Finance IT ProjectsPurpose of the JobEnsuring projects, changing requests and business requirements are delivered on time, improving the user experience and takean initiative in system automation, configuration and design business processes in applications.Support business teams in the implementation of projects involving system design, configuration, testing, anddeploying solutions in production, providing go-live support and working closely with functional specialists to deliver, maintain,troubleshoot and enhance applications functionality according to business needsKey Accountabilities: DescriptionOn-time delivery of assigned Change Requests & ProjectsTo configure and implement the project and follow the best practices that will pass through the quality review.Resolve Tickets raised by Associates as per agreed SLAKey Accountabilities: Performance IndicatorsAs per the agreed Timeline.As per the agreed Timeline.As per the agreed SLA with businessMajor ActivitiesMaking sure the Hoshin project and CR and other agreed objects are delivered on time within project management parametersEnsure that the solution fits holistically in the overall Enterprise Architecture design and does not violate architectural principlestransformation programs to address business opportunities & initiating and attending the requirement gathering meeting and providing a high degree of solutionInvolve in projects, right from preparing RFP, PoCs, Vendor evaluation, and preparing the business case for automation & managing vendorsDevelop Blueprints, Perform Gap Analysis, Configuration & Development, Develop and manage the testing cycle right from the building of test scripts and perform the Unit test, integration test, stress testing and UATs, Deployment and post-production supportExtensively involved in project Scoping, planning and Deployment Strategy And making sure that the team is adhering to the project planResponsible for reviewing the SAP and other ERP Reports and accommodating the required changes accordingly & Financial Audit activity from an IT perspectiveattend the Architectural review board meetings and present the solutions, systematic approach to the problems and quick adaptability to new technologiesJob ContextThe job has a direct impact over ensuring following - current existing support and new project and CR implementation.The job has a direct impacts managing digital solutions projects from initiation to closing.The job has a direct impacts managing external audits and facilitating financial auditsFramework, Boundaries & Decision Making AuthorityThe job holder has the freedom to design the solution within available systems scope with approvals / consent with other stakeholders.The job holder has the freedom to update, review and develop business solutions within the system and its integrated system with approvals / consent with other stakeholders.The job holder has the authority to provide team leadership and direction and is accountable for the overall finance application feature and integrations.The job holder has authority to review, provide feedback, discuss with vendors and business, related vendor proposals for seeking further approvals.Organizational / Functional Strategic FocusThe job holder has a crucial strategic role in system design:- new project implementation, and daily support.The job has a crucial supporting role in ensuring delivering IT Projects run smoothly during and post Go-Live.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or any other IT related fieldMinimum ExperienceMinimum 8 years in IT with at least 3 full project cycles of Finance ERP System implementations for major ERP systemsJob-Specific SkillsSAP Finance and controlling or Other Major ERP finance implementation experience.Have in-depth knowledge & Experience of business processes & the Ability to study the case, design the process, and guide the best practiceDemonstrate experience in planning, developing and implementing the state of digitalExperience in working with interfaces in SAP and other applications.TRM knowledge is good to have .Effective presentation, organizational, and planning skills.Presenting the solutions approach, defining business architect in visual formats to be presented to management for decision making.Relationship Management: Manage the relationship with all stakeholders, customers and vendors.LanguagesEnglish, Arabic is preferredSpecial Certifications / MembershipGood to have SAP FICO certification or Certification in other major ERP systems in finance domain.CompetenciesAdaptability (Mid Management)Collaboration (Mid Management)Development of Self & Others (Mid Management)Guest First (Mid Management)Innovation (Mid-Management)Problem Solving (Mid Management)Why Work for Us?With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.
