Apply: Project Manager, GL Implementation - Banking

Our client is a leading banking group and employer of choice.  They are currently undergoing a major GL implementation program and as such require a Project Manager with an accounting and finance background to deliver the reporting stream of the project.  

Reporting into the Program Manager, GL implementation you will work with Finance Business Analysts & Technology Implementation team to deliver a detailed Implementation Plan including business implementation and verification steps, and manage business implementation activities. Specifically you will focus on:

• Successful delivery of Finance changes to agreed scope, time, cost and quality including
• End to end management of the finance stream in accordance with Project Governance and Methodologies, Project Competencies and Change management Framework.
• Establish and manage effective project operations to deliver quality outcomes.
• Control, manage and report issues, risks, dependencies and changes in scope.
• Prepare project budget and stage gate approvals
• Track and report project financials for the finance stream in line with the program
• Develop and manage engagement with IT teams as required
• Lead, develop and coach teams to meet project deliverables
• Apply and adhere to the Bank’s methodologies, tools and standards.

This role sits on a large multi year program and will be 6 month rolling daily rate contract likely to go on for up to 2 years

Required skills and experience:

• CA or CPA qualification (highly desirable)
• Experience in banking industry (required)
• Recent experience in working in large, complex financial services organisations.
• Minimum 3 years work experience as a Project Manager  working within medium to large projects
• Hands on experience managing testing and implementation
• Experience in core Finance system change including General Ledger, Data Warehouse, & Reporting tools.
• Knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications including Visio and Project
• Exposure to Agile project delivery and tools
• Experience in leading and supervising business analysts/project resources.

if you have the required experience and would like to apply please include a copy of your resume in Word format