Financial Software Implementation Consultant

We are seeking an Financial Software Implementation Consultant who is ready to apply their financial expertise in a new way: helping clients successfully adopt, configure, and optimise financial software. This role is ideal for accountants, finance professionals, controllers, or advisory professionals who understand accounting processes and are looking to transition into a client-facing implementation consulting career.

As a Financial Software Implementation Consultant, you will initially receive structured training on the relevant software platforms, implementation methodology, and client delivery standards. Once this training and the required competency milestones have been completed, you will be expected to perform the full duties of an ERP Consultant: independently owning assigned implementations, configuring solutions, managing project tasks and deadlines, leading client training, supporting go-live, and contributing to ongoing client success. Throughout the role, you will use your accounting knowledge to translate client finance requirements into practical software solutions that improve reporting, efficiency, controls, and decision-making.

As a platinum Sage partner, TydeCo and our partner entity TydeCo U specialize in delivering cutting-edge ERP and HRP solutions such as Sage 300 Cloud and Sage Intacct. We also offer Outsourced Accounting solutions to help clients streamline financial operations and scale with confidence. Our dedication to innovation, excellence, and client success ensures businesses not only adopt our solutions but thrive in competitive markets. If you're ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we invite you to be part of our journey.

This position will report to the Team Manager(s), ERP. This position can be located in either our office in Cape Town, Durban, or the ability to work remotely in the Gauteng province with ability to travel to the Cape Town office as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Global Support

This role operates within a global framework requiring availability to support teams and meet deadlines across different time zones with international partners.

· May participate in industry conferences and global networking groups to drive business growth. Focus on expanding services and identifying market opportunities that align with evolving client needs, ensuring both regional and international relevance.

Software Training, Learning & Enablement

· Complete structured onboarding and training on financial software platforms, implementation methodology, and client delivery standards.

· Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of Sage Intacct, Sage 300 Cloud, and related financial technology tools

· Stay current with product updates, industry trends, accounting best practices, and emerging technologies that improve financial operations.

· Apply continuous learning to strengthen implementation quality, client training, and solution recommendations.

Client Implementation & Delivery

· During initial training, support end-to-end financial software implementations, including discovery, requirements gathering, configuration, testing, training, and go-live support.

· Once trained and assessed as competent, independently own the project lifecycle for assigned ERP implementations, including planning, configuration, testing, training, go-live, deliverables, deadlines, and post-implementation support.

· Use accounting and financial process knowledge to understand client requirements and translate them into system setup, solution design, and workflow recommendations.

· Configure Sage Intacct, Sage 300 Cloud, and related solutions, including entities, chart of accounts, dimensions, reporting structures, workflows, approvals, and financial processes; escalate complex design matters where appropriate.

· Conduct testing, troubleshooting, system validation, and issue resolution to confirm accurate setup, functionality, accounting treatment, reporting, and operational

Qualifications

· 3+ years of accounting, finance, outsourced accounting, advisory, audit, controller, or financial operations experience.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, internal controls, and business processes.

· Interest in moving into a financial technology, ERP, or software implementation consulting career.

· Comfortable learning new systems and using technology to solve finance and reporting challenges.

· Strong communication, documentation, and client service skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment.

Preferred Experience

· Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage 300 Cloud, QuickBooks Online, Xero, FloQast, or similar financial systems.

· Exposure to ERP implementations, financial technology projects, system onboarding, or software training.

· Experience in outsourced accounting, client accounting advisory services, SaaS, professional services, or financial consulting.

· Experience working with multi-entity, multi-currency, or multi-client accounting environments.

· Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar task management systems.

Work Environment

Work can take place either in an open office setting or remote setting with the expectation to travel onsite based on business and management needs. This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible and regular full-time schedule. It requires the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time and communicate effectively with a diverse audience in person, by phone and by computer.

About Us

TydeCo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, maternity, or any other legally protected characteristics.