Senior Sage Inatcct Consultant at SynergERP (Pty) Ltd

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Sage Intacct Consultant, and you will be responsible for leading a variety of implementations, add-ons, and optimization projects. You will work closely with clients to understand their business needs, design and optimize business processes, develop customized solutions, and integrate third-party applications with existing infrastructure. Your mission will be to successfully deliver and manage Sage Intacct implementation projects within a collaborative team environment, while consistently identifying opportunities to add value and drive business success for our clients.
• This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work remotely with occasional on-site engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Gap Analysis:

• Analyse clients business requirements
• Engage with clients to define and document their requirements.
• Formulate solutions that will meet their business needs and expectations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assist in setting up a project plan and budget.

Implementation:

• Customising the solution to suit client’s requirements and specifications.
• Provide support to the project managers and assist in managing the technical aspects of the projects.
• Communicate requirements for customisation to developers to ensure their work will function in the way the client expects it to.
• Create custom reports that suit the needs of the client.
• Master data import and data migration.
• Host demo & user sessions to show client how Intacct works.
• Configuring various accounting modules.
• Provide support to senior/ lead consultants on implementation projects.
• Setting up the master files for various modules, Tax mapping, bank files, etc.
• Setting up the company module (adding users, roles, dimensions, and entities)

Training:

• Training users on the new system for them to become self-sufficient in the use of the software configured for them.
• Training junior consultants to master Sage Intacct.

Support:

• Assisting with the smooth integration of business processes after go-live.
• Identifying and implementing effective solutions to clients’ problems & maintaining a healthy client relationship.
• Troubleshooting issues with setup &Import.
• Work as part of a team, contributing and sharing best practices, knowledge, resources, and ideas.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 4-6 years of ERP consulting experience, with a strong focus on Sage Intacct.
• Sage Intacct Implementation Certification (highly advantageous).
• Proven experience supporting end users and delivering ERP solutions.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including creation of data transformation workbooks and/or macros for data uploads.
• Experience with other ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Sage X3) is a plus.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology solutions to client objectives.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior consultants.

Desired skills

• Sage Intacct certification(s).
• Ability to translate client business requirements into Sage Intacct solutions.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and dashboard creation in Sage Intacct.
• Exposure to integrations with third-party applications and APIs is a plus.
• Previous ERP consultancy or implementation experience.
• Quick cognitive learner with the ability to apply knowledge effectively.
• Excellent administrative skills (e.g., task list updates, time booking, monitoring Microsoft Teams messages).
• Ability to absorb information rapidly and convert learning into long-term knowledge.
• Capable of working efficiently under high-pressure environments.
• Adaptability across diverse projects, clients, and working environments.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Passionate and proactive mindset.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective organizational skills.