Purchase and Sales Ledger Project Officer

Job description

• Manage cutover tasks to ensure a smooth transition to the new system
• Document and resolve post go live issues
• Manage any data cleansing activities working closely with Manager to ensure a controlled environment
• Manage the data migration tasks, including testing and documenting results
• Manage the testing and training for the new system and document comprehensive test plans and training material
• Provide updates on progress to PL Manager and SLC Manager
• Ensure controls are understood and not compromised with new processes or with the migration tasks
• Act in support of the Business Process Experts (BPEs) and represent both departments in workshops and all project activities.

• Experience of documenting procedures from training materials so that these are fit for business
• Knowledge of Ariba desired but not essential
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Sound knowledge of office 365 tools, including Sharepoint.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels, including Senior Management and to present information to a high standard.
• Excellent stakeholder managements and a strong team player, developing good working relationships whilst demonstrating a fully professional and positive approach.
• Highly motivated and able to organise and prioritise work effectively within the department to ensure key deadlines are met.
• Compliance and control environment orientated.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy are paramount to this role.
• A forward thinker with the ability to identify potential issues, risks and improvements.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills along with a proven track record to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and demands in order to meet project deadlines