Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Manager

Role Overview

The AIS Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the organization's accounting information systems, ensuring they effectively support financial operations, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The role bridges finance and technology, while also ensuring that finance processes and policies are properly embedded, standardized, and adhered to across all systems.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Management & Optimization

1. Lead the management and continuous improvement of all accounting information systems.
2. Oversee system maintenance, configuration, and master data governance to ensure accuracy and integrity.
3. Manage system implementations, upgrades, migrations, and enhancements with minimal operational disruption from finance perspective.
4. Ensure seamless integration and data flow between accounting, reporting, and operational systems.

Process Design & Standardization

1. Design, document, and continuously improve end-to-end finance processes within accounting systems.
2. Ensure accounting processes are standardized, streamlined, and aligned with best practices and group requirements.
3. Support finance transformation initiatives, including process reengineering, automation, and system-driven efficiencies.
4. Embed (ABCs) into finance processes and system configurations.

Policies, Governance & Compliance

1. Ensure finance policies and procedures are accurately translated into system workflows, controls, and configurations.
2. Enforce compliance with internal policies, accounting standards (IFRS / local GAAP), and regulatory requirements through system controls.
3. Establish and maintain strong system governance, including change management, access controls, and audit trails.
4. Ensure systems support audit requirements and control frameworks.

Business Partnering & Support

1. Work closely with finance, IT, and business teams to identify system enhancements and process optimization opportunities.
2. Provide leadership, training, and support to finance users on systems and related processes.
3. Act as the key liaison between finance and IT for all system-related matters.
4. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors or IT teams for resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting systems, ERP environments, or finance transformation roles.
3. Strong knowledge of accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls.
4. Proven experience in ERP systems mainly SAP.
5. Solid understanding of system architecture, integration, and software lifecycle management.
6. Strong background of Accounting frameworks (IFRS,USGAAP and EAS.

Key Competencies

1. Strong process orientation with a focus on standardization and governance.
2. High attention to detail and strong data accuracy mindset.
3. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
4. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
5. Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
6. Strong understanding of policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.
7. Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
8. Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Optional (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications

1. Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, ACCA).
2. Experience in finance transformation, CoE or shared services environments.
3. Knowledge of automation tools (RPA, workflow tools) and BI/reporting platforms.