Job Title. Financial Systems Support Specialist
Responsibilities
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Documentation Management
- Maintain user documentation, training materials, and user guides.
- Manage Excel-based data upload templates.
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User Support and Training
- Deliver ad-hoc end-user training.
- Provide additional guidance to resolve issues arising from gaps in user knowledge.
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Data Management
- Support data import queries, including explaining data lineage within the OneStream application.
- Manage monthly exchange rates loading process and resolve related issues.
- Configure confirmation rule tolerances and settings.
- Undertake regular application backups.
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Application Management
- Manage multiple development, test, and production applications across environments.
- Manage automated data integration processes.
- Coordinate with technical and functional teams for data integrations from source systems.
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Database Management
- Liaise with DBAs for database table creation, copying, and renaming.
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Finance Integration and Change Management
- Maintain integrated chart of accounts (CoA) and work closely with Finance stakeholders.
- Assist users in submitting change requests and provide system solutions.
- Manage the pipeline of change requests, including resource allocation and implementation timelines.
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System Configuration and Governance
- Implement low-to-medium complexity configuration changes.
- Ensure appropriate governance and controls during development.
- Follow release cycles and undertake data reconciliation post-configuration changes.
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Incident Management
- Identify and resolve incidents within the OneStream application.
- Liaise with external support for incident resolution.
- Maintain incident documentation and risk control matrix.
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Compliance and Audit
- Participate in the annual SOX review.
- Perform monthly reviews of OneStream audit reports.
- Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
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Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships between OneStream support and key IT teams.
- Review and approve/deny change requests raised by infrastructure teams.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience in developing and supporting large financial consolidation solutions in OneStream or HFM.
- Proficiency in VBScript and VBA programming.
- Experience in configuring data integrations with various platforms including Workday, Cognos, Oracle Financials, etc.
- Strong SQL and relational database skills.
- Understanding of insurance accounting and Group financial reporting processes.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in discussing complex accounting treatments and systems solutions with Finance stakeholders.
- Accounting qualification is advantageous.
- Experience in stakeholder management, including senior Finance stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements and experience in designing and operating compliant processes.
- Experience liaising with internal and external auditors.
Note. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, financial acumen, and strong communication skills to effectively support and manage financial systems and processes within the organization.