Software Consultant - Cape Town at MRI Software

• As an MRI Solution Consultant in Affordable Housing, you’ll never get bored with doing the same thing every day. You’ll be constantly challenged with new opportunities and new assignments. But some of the typical tasks include: 
• Manage all aspects of client implementations including client assessment, data collection, data conversion, set-up, internet-based training, resolution of initial technical issues, and effective hand-off to the Support team. 
• Manage completion and timely delivery of all items within a client contract and ensure client satisfaction and expectations. 
• Coordinate and perform in-house testing of software data conversions. 
• Collaborate with Product Development for new product development and existing product improvements, if requested. 
• Collaborate with Department Manager, as appropriate, to create and maintain training documentation, presentations, videos, product guides and online help system maintenance. 
• Recommend department process improvements, including developing best practices. 
• Work on special projects, as requested. 

REQUIREMENTS:   

• Solid Educational Background. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, or technical field from a reputable 4-year college/university. Applicable work experience will be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Team Player. At MRI our people work together. Our people work in formal and informal team settings to address our customers’ needs. 
• Effective Communicator. Our consulting team members possess outstanding spoken and written communication skills. 
• Excellent Student. At MRI our people constantly learn new skills. These range from business, software, technology, presentation, and management skills.  
• Enjoys teaching. Not only do our consultants learn new skills, they teach others. Our consultants provide training both to our customers and to our internal MRI employees.  
• Comfort with business technology. Knowledge of SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word provide a solid foundation for success. At MRI we’ll teach you how to work with database applications, how to write business reports using our software, how to manage business data using our technology, and other soft skills to enable your success.  
• Basic Affordable Housing/Accounting/Business Knowledge. Our customers use our software for accounting and for managing affordable housing real estate properties. Understanding the fundamentals of accounting, business, and/or affordable housing is fundamental to delivering the best results.