Principal: ERP Engineer-NetSuite Administrator at Cellulant Corporation

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  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Cellulant is a digital payments business. We run an ecosystem of consumers, merchants and banks in which we facilitate payments and build value through the value-added services we layer on top. In building this ecosystem we serve different types of customers with different products, in a range that includes mobile banking products, mobile credit products, US…Principal: ERP Engineer-NetSuite AdministratorRole Summary:NetSuite is implemented at Cellulant, but it is not yet fully optimised or leveraged to its full automation and reporting potential.You will lead the configuration, optimization, and maintenance of Oracle NetSuite, ensuring it meets the needs of Cellulant's finance, accounting, and business operations. This role requires a deep understanding of NetSuite capabilities and financial processes, with a particular focus on multi-currency, multi-subsidiary operations in the payments industry.You will work with various teams to automate processes, enhance reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.Key Relationships:
  • Finance Department
  • Data Warehouse Engineering
  • Technology and Group Systems architects
  • Business Leaders
  • Commercial, Regulatory and Customer Support Teams
  • Third-Party NetSuite Partners and Vendors
What You’ll Do:System Architecture & Optimisation
  • Lead the configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of Oracle NetSuite, ensuring alignment with Cellulant's business needs and industry standards.
  • Design and govern the master data structure in NetSuite (e.g., customers, Items, GL), ensuring global consistency and alignment with reporting strategy.
  • Coordinate the work of NetSuite third party vendors to ensure their delivery meets expected standards.
  • Integrate NetSuite and other key business applications, including the Oracle Data Warehouse and the Treasury Management System to ensure seamless data exchange.
Revenue Engineering
  • Lead the end-to-end Revenue Engineering Process, encompassing billing information mapping, data extraction from the Data Warehouse, and developing the revenue computation model.
  • Ensure accuracy and auditability of daily revenue through the implementation of automated validation and reconciliation checks.
Financial Data Integrity & Process Automation
  • Implement strong system controls with high standards for data accuracy and reporting consistency.
  • Design and implement custom workflows, reports, dashboards, and automations to improve efficiency across finance, accounting, sales, financial reporting, and compliance processes.
  • Improve financial data accuracy and reporting by refining NetSuite configurations and analytics capabilities that identify and mitigate posting errors
  • Automate key finance functions, including bank reconciliations, revenue recognition, intercompany transactions, and expense management.
Governance, Audit, and User Support
  • Manage user roles, permissions, and security settings, ensuring compliance with data protection and internal security policies.
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation for all designs, solution implementations, and key process workflows (functional and technical) to ensure knowledge transfer and audit readiness.
  • Provide high-level support for audit and compliance processes by extracting required NetSuite data or developing required views.
  • Conduct advanced training sessions for finance and business users, developing user guides and best practices documentation to improve adoption and reduce system errors.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for NetSuite-related issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
What We Are Looking For:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a NetSuite Administrator or ERP Engineer, with deep expertise across financial modules (GL, AP, AR, Revenue Recognition, Billing, P2P).
  • NetSuite Administrator Certification.
  • Deep functional and technical expertise in NetSuite ERP, with demonstrated experience developing and customising SuiteScript 2.0, SuiteFlow, SuiteAnalytics, and API integrations.
  • Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles within a complex multi-currency, multi-subsidiary environment.
  • Proven experience integrating with, querying and extracting data from large-scale data platforms e.g., Oracle Database/Data Warehouse using SQL/Oracle SQL to support finance teams.
  • Knowledge of financial compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Experience in the payments industry with knowledge of international payment systems and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience working with Oracle Database.
  • Experience with data modeling principles to optimize data structures for import to NetSuite.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and web services for complex integrations.
Competencies:
  • Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills- Ability to diagnose complex system issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Proactive & Solution-Oriented Mindset- Takes initiative to identify system improvements and enhance workflows well as Continuously seeks to optimize NetSuite usage to increase efficiency across teams.
  • High Level of Accountability & Ownership- Demonstrates ownership of system performance, ensuring minimal downtime and high usability.
  • Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management- Able to explain technical concepts in simple terms to non-technical users.
  • Adaptability & Willingness to Learn- Stays up to date with NetSuite advancements, industry trends, and best practices.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Integrity & Confidentiality- Handles sensitive financial and business data with discretion and professionalism.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork- Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Skills & Mindset:
  • Transformation-Oriented. Sees beyond configuration and actively drives system maturity uplift
  • Analytical & Structured Problem-Solver. Able to diagnose root causes of system and process inefficiencies
  • High Ownership. Takes accountability for finance system performance and optimisation outcomes
  • Commercial Awareness. Understands how finance system design supports revenue integrity and scale
  • Strong Stakeholder Management. Able to translate technical architecture into clear business impact
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset. Proactively identifies automation and efficiency opportunities
  • Attention to Detail and Control Discipline
  • Integrity & Confidentiality
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