Workday Financials Principal Consultant - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - Cognizant

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    Title: Workday Financials Principal Consultant

    Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Experience: 5-12 Years

    Cognizant is seeking a Financials Principal Consultant to be based in Kuala Lumpur.

    As a Principal Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications.

    Responsibilities:

    • Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
    • Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client's requirements, budget, and timeframe with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
    • Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer's unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
    • Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
    • Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
    • Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
    • Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one's skills and learnings with others within the organization.

    Skills & Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
    • 5+ years of hands-on functional financials experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP or other ERP financial management systems, required.
    • Proficiency with business processes including general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts re-design, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash, required.
    • Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired.
    • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail.
    • Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration.
    • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
    • Minimal travel required but must be willing to travel if needed.

    About Cognizant:

    Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how ator.

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