Job Description

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To build great cars, we need great people. That’s why Volkswagen Group Canada pays competitive salaries, offers fringe benefits, and provides unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. We encourage and reward initiative, creativity, teamwork and performance within a fast-paced, stimulating environment. And did we mention that there are really cool Volkswagen and Audi vehicles all over the place?

We are currently looking for a SAP Specialist at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON

Supporting the different customers under the Accounting Shared Service Center, this role includes project management, relationship management, supporting ongoing system enhancements, implementations and system maintenance. Responsible for requirement gathering, gap analysis, testing, user training, application documentation and interface to end-users. This position will also be responsible for data extraction and Power BI dashboard reporting, process mapping, and S4H migration from a user standpoint.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting Services, the SAP Specialist is the system expert in terms of how the finance team utilizes all systems and serves as the first level of support for the accounting shared service center.

**This is a hybrid flex model, based out of Ajax, ON**

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to assess Accounting Services needs and provide tailored solutions that align with our business objectives. Apply knowledge and expertise to find efficiencies and system automation opportunities
• Act as the primary liaison for accounting services and IT support, for service requests, projects and process improvements
• Monitor daily outbound and inbound Idocs relating to FI transactions
• Responsible for table mapping updates for FAB, Atlas and GTP
• Serve as main point of contact for technical support for all VW Chattanooga suppliers for the B2B Portal
• Act as a multiplier within the accounting shared service center to train and support end users
• Responsible for running data extracts for all SAP systems to generate Power BI dashboards and insightful KPIs. Based on areas of opportunity, work with leadership and team members to bring efficiencies and increase departmental productivity
• Facilitate Power BI training sessions to all accounting and controlling team members
• Provide introductory training to all new accounting and controlling team members. Actively update SAP knowledge to help end users utilize SAP to the fullest
• Lead the accounting team for the disaster recovery testing, oracle upgrades and overall system upgrades
• Support idoc management in coordination with other accounting services users
• Create, test and assign reference user ids for multiple SAP systems as per SAST tool
• Assist in business systems and process reviews, assist users in defining and documenting their business system requirements
• Guide employees when defining existing business process to ensure business system requirements are aligned with those processes, including recommendation for improvement and applicable documentation
• Facilitate business requirements gathering through workshops and interviews with business experts
• Responsible for metrics and volume reports and any other adhoc reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or similar fields and/or relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• SAP Navigation expertise in FI and CO modules:
  
  • General Ledger accounting – creating GL accounts, mapping of chart of accounts
  • Accounts Payable module
  • Accounts Receivable module
  • Bank communication management (In House banking)
  • Fixed Asset management
  • Cost center/Profit center hierarchy
• Knowledge in Power BI reporting tool
• Experience in SAP S4Hana implemention and knowledge of SAP navigation and overall functionality
• Basic configuration knowledge in FI and CO module would be an asset
• Great attitude and proven ability to be an effective business partner, team player, and collaborator
• Proven success in being proactive and solution orientated with strong leadership skills
• Partners at all levels of the organization, with ability to negotiate and influence to achieve results
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills including Excel and SAP
• Availability to work overtime and Canadian statutory holidays as business requires

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Working Diligently
• Financial Accounting
• Accounting
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Double-entry Bookkeeping
• Evaluation Skills
• Monitoring
• Accounting Software

What You'll Get in Return:

• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
• Opportunities for development
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package
• And much more!

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.