Apple Inc. posted a job you might be interested in October 24, 2014 at 07:29PM

Apple Inc.



Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) - GFSS Operations

Ireland, IE - Accounting, Information Services, Information Technology and Services

As Apple continues to grow its global presence, products and customer engagement solutions the GFSS organisation continues to place a key reliance on the GFSS Operations organisation to effectively manage the change process. This role presents the opportunity to join the dynamic team of EMEiA GFSS Operations in Cork. The key focus areas include:



Operate as a critical business partner for the GFSS organisational teams:

- Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C)

Drive project initiatives from a technical/systems perspective

Support existing GFSS business systems with IS&T partners

Perform trend analysis on system issues and work to identify & resolve root cause

Review business systems & processes to identify productivity improvement opportunities



This is a high profile role and will suit a dynamic, energetic individual, who can demonstrate expertise and skills in the following areas:



Excellent communication and people management skills, a positive and professional attitude

Proven ability to learn complex systems and process information

Flexibility, adaptability and proven ability to work under pressure

An understanding of Finance and Project Management is essential

Key Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree minimum in an area of Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems

•Previous project management experience or project engagement critical

Description:

Operating as a “Technical Subject Matter Expert” (SME)

Key technical contact point for various finance projects and initiatives to deal with the increasing growth & expansion in Apple

Analysis and documentation of current systems & processes with a view to standardisation, automation & elimination of inefficiencies

Partnering with GFSS pillars (O2C, P2P & R2R), Global Finance Projects (GFP), Line of business and IS&T to ensure GFSS projects are managed effectively and delivered on a timely basis.

Being the “Face of GFSS” on projects by managing technical project interactions

This role includes responsibility for defining and collecting technical systems requirements to develop efficient, informative and scalable solutions

Assessment of solution design, system playback and management of user acceptance testing

Key technical contact point for existing systems support and escalation to IS&T

Maintaining of a strong control environment focusing on SOX requirements

Liaise with business to ensure organisational readiness and excellent customer service

Continually learning new skills and develop ability to improve direct support offerings

To provide a positive and enthusiastic approach to work at all times

Ad hoc duties, seen as necessary by business owners

Education:

Bachelor’s degree minimum in an area of Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems

Previous project management experience or project engagement critical

Additional Requirements:

Previous project management experience or key role in working on Projects

Ability to provide first class customer service

SAP FI Module(s) knowledge is essential

Ability to develop a detailed knowledge of the Apple systems e.g.

- Reconciliation Systems, Merchant Card Processing, Gift Card, POS, EBS

Good communication, time management and analytical Skills

Ability and willingness to learn and accept feedback from end-users

Ability to listen and provide clear input

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment cross-regionally and also cross-functionally

Ability to adapt quickly and provide technical support to various groups within Finance

No salary provided



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