Systems Administrator - Sage X3 at Discovery Limited

• The system specialist will assume a support role in developing and implementing automation strategies and other efficiencies using the current and future financial

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise existing financial processes by identifying opportunities to integrate Sage and the Business source systems
• Support internal business users currently on the Sage system in drawing up relevant business requirements.
• Liaising with the external Sage partner relationship for ongoing Sage support and project engagements.
• Schedule regular meetings between the Sage system support team, Finance and the Sage Business partner to ensure resolution of open issues and updates on project statuses.
• Identifying and formalizing a Sage training plan and provide user updates on enhancements implemented.
• Providing on going day to day support to all business users.
• Assist with Co-ordinating all system upgrade implementations with IT; Sage and the business partner.
• Assist with reviewing the existing business continuity plan for the Sage application and identify and implement any updates required.
• Liaise with auditors and assist with finance system related audits
• To assist with any other Sage or related Finance system queries or support

Qualifications and Experience

• IT Related degree or certification or minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience working on the SageX3 application as a business system administrator  

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to operate independently and under pressure,
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities and to deal with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Strong understanding of  contract terms and risk mitigation
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and be responsive to internal customer requirements
• Decisive and driven by deadlines, bias for action
• Willingness to challenge ideas and provide suggestions which are in the best interests of the company
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and other external professionals
• Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with internal customers and suppliers