Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa. The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula.
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To design and implement key common financial processes on JDE in coordination with business process owners and finance leaders. With respect to projects, the successful candidate gathers requirements from business users, implement the final project and provides support and training during the life of the project. On a daily basis, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to users across the Ivanhoe group, supervising and upskilling junior team members.
Mandatory Qualifications
- High School Certificate
- Tertiary qualification or relevant Financial Information Systems Qualification
- At least 5 years in a similar role providing support, project implementation and upgrades
- Strong background within Finance and JDE Finance Modules
- Financial Information Systems
- System configuration
- Business Analysis
- BI reporting
- JDE training per module
- Understanding of database
- Basic Programming
- Writing technical specifications
- Receptive listening skills
- Ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
- Team player
- Customer Service Orientation
- Technological competence
- Detail oriented
- Quality oriented
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Process oriented
- Good Communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
- Highly self-motivated
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Provide ERP System Support And Solutions
- Partner with business representatives at all levels to assess, initiate, refine and design appropriate process and technology solution:
- Gather and document business and functional requirements, system flow diagrams, functional specification etc. to meet the requirements, estimate time and resourcing requirements.
- Gather operational and functional requirements from business users and subject matter experts, analyse the information and data gathered, and provide direction in formulating new functions, processes, and procedures.
- Analyse and examine business processes and procedures by reviewing user roles, use cases and other application specifications in detail.
- Analyse issues to figure out the best solutions and working with technical and change management teams to get the changes implemented.
- Define small to medium project scopes and expectations and confirm that the application requirements are established and in operation within the project schedule and budget.
- Develop, test, and implement specifications:
- Develop technical specifications to implement solutions that are accurate, streamlined, and well documented.
- Develop test plans and oversee the execution of tests for new functionality, system enhancement, upgrades, and integration.
- Apply and test configurations to assigned JDE Application setup.
- Liaise with team members before implementing changes to check up and down-stream consequences.
- Design business processes, applications, and operational reports in support of various applications and business areas.
- Implement product configuration changes addressing business requirements and process reengineering.
- Follow all prescribed software development life cycle and project management processes and procedures.
- Ensure that operational requirements are properly implemented, and operational procedures are followed.
- Provide functional application support and deliver JDE solutions:
- Provide post implementation support for the implemented solutions.
- Function as a JDE subject matter expert and assist end-users by problem solving, addressing queries, and encouraging increased adoption of functionality.
- Liaise with development teams on technical specifications for all module reports, interfaces, customization, extensions, and workflow requirements.
- Collaboratively develop customised training for end users.
- Prioritize and resolve system issues to provide end-user support to ensure the system is performing as designed, information is timely and accurate, and end-users are functioning effectively.
- Implement, monitor, and control business processes according to quality standards; policy; and compliance and governance requirements in area of accountability.
- Research, enable and consult on improvements and opportunities to harness technology.
When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, its important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
