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Senior Financial Applications Support Specialist

Category: IT

Job Description:
We are seeking qualified candidates for a 2 or 3 year position, with the opportunity of renewal, in the beautiful subtropical island of Bermuda. This position would be tax free with allowances for relocation and accommodation for a fast growing international organization.

Our client in Bermuda is seeking to hire a Senior Financial Applications Support Specialist to be primarily responsible for support of the Company’s finance systems. This position uniquely combines the finance and IT units and will report to the Chief Information Officer.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for support of core finance systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics GP
  
• Assist with support of secondary finance systems including: KwikTags, WorkPlace and IBM Cognos FSR
  
• Software implementation and configuration to meet requirements and lead the software upgrade processes when necessary
  
• Liaise with system’s vendors in troubleshooting, upgrades, implementation & enhancements
  
• Analysis and development of recommendations to meet additional requirements such as enhancements, new modules and branch implementations
  
• Writing system and training documentation, and provide training to all users
  
• Providing systems trouble shooting support to users, input and advice regarding systems capabilities and functions to all areas of the business
  
• Provide training and support to overseas branch offices, including assistance with local requirements such as providing solutions for Goods and Services Taxes (GST) and Value Added Taxes (VAT)
  
• Provide Reporting and Business Intelligence solutions on Dynamics GP (Great Plains) data as well as other systems to exceed all current and future reporting requirements
  
• Any other duties, as required by management
  

• A university degree in finance or accounting discipline or professional accounting designation coupled with demonstrated expertise with financial and accounting functions
  
• 3-5 years’ experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics GP (including FRx)
  
• 2-3 years’ experience with SQL Reporting Services
  
• Certified in Microsoft Dynamics GP systems (must include both Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Application for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Installation & Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics GP )
  
• Industry knowledge in reinsurance is an asset
  
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  
• Experience with Microsoft technologies is beneficial
  
• Strong proven communication and presentation skills
  
• A strong work ethic, commitment to meeting deadlines and the ability to work on weekends and/or Public Holidays as required
  
  
  

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  Type of Position: Permanent

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  Posting Date: 25/05/2012    Closing Date:25/06/2012