Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Architect at KPMG
KPMG
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support business development and sales initiatives with Microsoft D365 technical solutioning needs.
- Provide support on the technical delivery (documentation, configuration, and solution architecture) of Microsoft D365 implementations.
- Provide technical knowledge, leadership, direction, and training to the engagement team to produce quality deliverables on time and on budget.
- Build and promote strong client relationships by understanding client needs and proposing digital initiatives to serve their needs.
- Provide and facilitate the involvement of subject matter experts for the key components of the strategy during the formulation stage.
- Presentation to project committee or board of directors (where relevant) on the project status, recommendations, and action plans.
- Manage engagement risk.
- Develop and maintain relationships with decision-makers at key clients.
- Identify transformation opportunities based on a thorough understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations in different sectors.
- Contribute to business development and proposal development efforts.
- Facilitation of CxO events to create awareness of how we can transform our customers’ businesses using KPMG Powered Enterprise (powered by Microsoft D365).
- Contribute towards meeting the expected revenue numbers as agreed with the leadership.
- Manage the opportunity lifecycle in the pipeline (proposals preparations, delivery, billings, etc.).
- Bachelor's degree in IT or a related degree from a recognized University.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in implementing and leading Microsoft ERP/CRM projects.
- Technical Microsoft D365 technical and architecture certifications (functional consultant will be an added advantage).
- Solid finance background will be a good advantage.
- D365 implementation experience including the following modules and areas:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Cash and Bank Management
- Budgeting
- Project Management and Accounting
- Fixed Assets
- Financial Reports
- Demonstrable experience of at least three end-to-end implementations.
- Financial Consolidation and elimination experience.
- Experience with electronic banking file needs.
- In-depth knowledge in financial workflow or journal approval.
- Techno-functional experience will be an added advantage.
- Team/engagement management skills.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and the regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated track record of quality work, project management, and productive team interactions.
- Willingness to travel moderately.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness with sound knowledge of matters affecting the market.
- Demonstrate curiosity around innovation, managing emerging technologies, driving business performance through technology.
- Enthusiastic approach to work, well-developed management, and supervisory skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify opportunities and develop high-quality proposals.
- Focus on staff development and providing guidance and technical advice where necessary.
- Displays curiosity and innovation and possesses well-developed problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
- Socially confident, and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team.
- Excellent report-writing, presentation, and project management skills.
- The ideal candidate must be able to provide support to various management and leadership levels, as well as work well independently.
- An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting-edge clients across Africa.
- Continuous learning and development.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
- Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
- Opportunity for international travel.
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