Business Solutions Manager - GL & AP

Job Summary:

The Business Solutions Manager is responsible for the configuration, documentation, and optimization of Oracle Financial modules, with a primary focus on General Ledger (GL), Project Financial Management, and Accounts Payable (AP), and secondary responsibilities covering Fixed Assets and Tax. The role ensures that system functionalities align with business objectives and financial compliance requirements. This position provides support for operations during financial close cycles and serves as a bridge between finance, IT, business units, and external consultants, ensuring the successful delivery, integration, and continuous improvement of enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Configuration & Process Alignment

• Configure Oracle modules in alignment with evolving business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage directs reports in future expansion.

• Document system design, business processes, and configuration settings in line with best practices.

• Support knowledge transfer and user training activities.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to future team expansions and junior analysts.

Issue Resolution & System Support:

• Troubleshoot and resolve functional and process-level issues.
• Work with business users to understand concerns and propose solutions.
• Provide user support and training for business users.

• Coordinate with technical teams for defect resolution or enhancement deployment.

Financial Operations Support:

• Support monthly and annual financial close activities, including GL posting validations, AP accruals, and project capitalization.
• Assist in reconciliations between sub-ledgers (AP, Assets, Projects) and General Ledger.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of financial transactions and compliance with reporting standards.

Project Implementation & Enhancements:

• Participate in new implementations, module enhancements, upgrades, and patch testing.
• Prepare and execute test scripts, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Contribute to change management and user documentation efforts.
• Other tasks that may be assigned from time to time in support of team objectives and project requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Liaise with Finance, Treasury, Project Management, Audit, Compliance, and IT to capture requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and consultants for solution design, testing, and deployment activities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting (CPA preferred), Finance, Business Administration, or Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of Fixed Assets and Tax configuration is an advantage.
• Familiarity with project accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and multi-entity GL structures.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, local tax regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.