[Remote] Oracle Cloud Financials Lead (Public Sector)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IBM is a global consulting company seeking an Oracle Cloud Financials Lead to join their team. The role involves leading functional tracks on Oracle Cloud ERP engagements, providing subject matter expertise in various financial modules, and engaging with clients to define business requirements.


Responsibilities

  • Lead functional tracks on IBM’s Oracle Cloud ERP engagements
  • Provide subject matter expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials GL, AP, AR, Tax, Collections, Expenses FA, & CM modules
  • Through understanding of Chart of Accounts structure having lead Chart of Accounts re-designs, analyzing financial reporting needs, lead month end and year end close
  • Have very sound accounting knowledge and provide solutions based on accounting principles and rules for the financial modules
  • Complete project tasks and deliverables as per established project timelines. Written deliverables should be of the highest quality as per established project templates
  • Engage with clients and lead workshops to define business requirements
  • Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality and client requirements. Provide solutions to Gaps along with recommended solution for the Cloud Financials modules
  • Document Gaps, Issues and Solution Process Flows
  • Map customer’s business process to Oracle Cloud Applications processes
  • Configure the modules to align with customer’s business processes
  • Migrate customer financial data from Legacy to Oracle Cloud Applications
  • Prepare the functional design for all technical objects
  • Develop testing scenarios and test scripts
  • Lead testing events like unit, integration and acceptance testing for the Cloud Financial modules. Tasks include finalizing scenarios with the client, prepping data for testing, providing the schedule for the events, coordination of completion of testing and ensuring accuracy in testing
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer

Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to provide subject matter expertise in core Oracle Cloud ERP Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, Expenses, Tax, Collections, FA & CM)
  • Good knowledge of general accounting and accounting principles
  • Lead Experience in Cloud Oracle Applications implementations
  • Minimum of 5 years of ERP hands-on Implementation
  • Experience with leading 2+ full cycle implementations on Oracle Cloud Applications as Module Lead
  • Experience working in the public sector (Federal or School District K12 projects)
  • Experience in Business Process Consulting, problem definition, facilitating global design workshops, business process analysis, providing subject matter guidance, system integration testing, training and production deployment
  • Able to work in a IBM-paced environment with a diverse group of people
  • Able to effectively collaborate with Customers, PMO, Onsite & Offshore team
  • Capable to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and interpersonal skills
  • Adapt to new projects quickly with a can-do, jump-right-in attitude
  • 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Able to travel per project and organizational needs
  • This position requires travel as needed as clients require - you must have overall travel flexibility to support clients' onsite
  • Complete project tasks and deliverables as per established project timelines. Written deliverables should be of the highest quality as per established project templates
  • Engage with clients and lead workshops to define business requirements
  • Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality and client requirements. Provide solutions to Gaps along with recommended solution for the Cloud Financials modules
  • Document Gaps, Issues and Solution Process Flows
  • Map customer's business process to Oracle Cloud Applications processes
  • Configure the modules to align with customer's business processes
  • Migrate customer financial data from Legacy to Oracle Cloud Applications
  • Prepare the functional design for all technical objects
  • Develop testing scenarios and test scripts
  • Lead testing events like unit, integration and acceptance testing for the Cloud Financial modules. Tasks include finalizing scenarios with the client, prepping data for testing, providing the schedule for the events, coordination of completion of testing and ensuring accuracy in testing
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer
  • Experience in the following is a plus but not mandatory
  • Budgetary Controls and Encumbrance Accounting
  • Exposure to SCM and Project Portfolio Management applications

Company Overview

  • IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

    • Back to blog

    Other Jobs To Apply

    No other job posts for this day.

    Common Interview Questions And Answers

    1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

    This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

    2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

    When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

    3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

    Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

    4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

    With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

    5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

    Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

    6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

    Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

    7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

    Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

    8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

    The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

    9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

    Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

    10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

    This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...