About the Role
The accountant will play a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance by providing accounting expertise, supporting process mapping, validating financial configurations, performing testing activities, and ensuring a successful transition from legacy systems to D365. The role requires close collaboration with Finance, IT, business stakeholders, and implementation partners to ensure compliance with accounting standards and business requirements.
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Responsibilities
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
- Participate in workshops to gather and document business requirements.
- Support the design and configuration of D365 Finance modules, including GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash & Bank Management, Cost accounting, Project accounting.
- Ensure accounting and internal control requirements are incorporated into system design.
- Work with functional consultants to define Chart of accounts structure, financial dimensions, Posting profiles, Tax configurations, financial reporting requirements.
- Validate system setup against accounting policies and business needs.
- Validate master data including Customers, Vendors, Fixed assets, General ledger balances.
- Support opening balance reconciliation and migration testing.
- Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts.
- Perform duties in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and quality objectives.
- Make decisions within the scope of work and escalate issues as needed, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work, as well as reporting any nonconformities or risks that may impact quality, legal compliance, safety, environment, or customer satisfaction.
- Support and participate in achieving organizational QHSE objectives.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION / SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Basic understanding of ERP systems (Dynamics 365, Oracle, or similar).
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new applications and tools.
- Above average written and verbal communication skills.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles.
- Understanding of D365 Finance modules and processes.
- Experience with data reconciliation and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
