CAPEX Accounting Workload Optimization Consultant

🎯 Mission Objective

To reduce the workload of the CAPEX accounting team by driving process improvement, efficiency, and automation through a structured, hands-on approach.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

🔍 Deep-Dive Workload Analysis

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current tasks, system usage, and pain points
• Map all activities within the month-end closing process
• Measure time spent per task and identify required inputs and their sources
• Perform shadowing, interviews, and process walkthroughs to gather first-hand insights

❓ Challenge Existing Ways of Working

• Critically evaluate current processes by asking:
• Why is this task done?
• Is it necessary?
• Can it be automated or optimized?
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend simplification or automation via SAP
• Explore possibilities to reassign or restructure tasks

🚀 Design and Implement Improvements

• Translate findings into tangible, actionable changes
• Develop and implement process enhancements or automation solutions
• Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption
• Embed improved workflows or system changes into day-to-day operations

👤 Profile Requirements

📘 Accounting Expertise

• Proven experience in accounting, ideally at a senior or leadership level
• Familiarity with CAPEX and fixed asset accounting processes

💻 Technical Proficiency

• Strong command of SAP, particularly for CAPEX and Asset Accounting
• Hands-on experience with SAP tools and process design

💬 Change Leadership

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful improvements
• Comfortable raising difficult questions and advocating for constructive change