Sage Pastel Accounting Technical Consultant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, Sage Pastel accounting is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises.

Their Africa Office has its headquarters in South Africa.

They are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

Technical Consultant

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Function:

The primary responsibility is the 100% successful implementation of all aspects of projects assigned to the consulting team ensuring client satisfaction.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure effective planning and execution of all tasks related to the implementations assigned resulting in the delivery of a successful implementation within the scope of work defined.
• Work within the project budget by meeting deliverables both with respect to timelines and quality of work.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide regular feedback
• Be responsible for quality of the allocated deliverables and timelines
• Monitor and report on progress of the project
• Report on project progress, problems, risks and solutions
• Follow the defined project process and implement the agreed steps to accomplish the project outputs successfully.
• Keep all necessary project documentation 1005 up to date and complete.
• Making sure you maintain product mastery and stay abreast of changes in

Personal qualities

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• The ability to plan and organize effectively
• Be an excellent communicator across different cultures
• Have a mature approach to business and service delivery
• Be adaptable and have a high stress tolerance
• Be driven to achieve deadlines
• Ability to focus on achieving results and stay focussed despite changing conditions

Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:

• Sound Pastel Evolution product knowledge – preference will be given to individual who has Evolution knowledge but will look at candidates with other ERP solutions product knowledge
• A minimum of 3 years with the company, ideally in a customer service or support role
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proven track record of consistently good general performance
• Working knowledge of the basic accounting principles

Note: This role will require travel for extended periods outside of Kenya. For travelling purposes you will require a valid passport.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th May, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of hree referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.