Sage Implementation Consultant

Sage Implementation Consultant | Woodmead, Sandton | Permanent

Use your accounting articles and systems mindset to build a consulting career. Step into a client-facing role where you will shape how finance teams work, report and make decisions.

As a Sage Implementation Consultant, you will lead full-cycle Sage ERP implementations for new and existing clients. You will analyse current processes, gather requirements, configure the system, and guide end users through testing, go-live and post-implementation support. This role is ideal for a SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA/ACCA article clerk or newly qualified accountant who enjoys problem-solving, technology and working closely with clients.

You will join a specialist consulting team that partners with mid-size and enterprise organisations across multiple industries. The environment is fast-paced, professional and collaborative, with plenty of exposure to different business models and finance teams. You will gain deep product expertise, project experience, and the chance to grow into a senior consulting or leadership role.

Our client is a well-established business solutions company that implements and supports leading cloud-based ERP and financial systems. Operating from modern offices in Woodmead, they work with a diverse portfolio of clients and are known for strong delivery, deep product knowledge and long-term client relationships.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage end-to-end Sage ERP implementation projects for new and existing clients

• Conduct detailed business process analysis and requirements gathering with finance and operational stakeholders

• Configure Sage solutions to meet client-specific business, reporting and control requirements

• Prepare functional specifications, project plans and status reports

• Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure issues are tracked and resolved

• Deliver user training, go-live assistance and post-implementation support

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and system optimisation

• Collaborate closely with internal technical teams and client stakeholders to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

• Completed or in-progress articles through SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA or ACCA

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and month-end processes

• High level of accuracy, analytical thinking and attention to detail

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience in system implementations, ERP, or consulting roles advantageous

• Exposure to ERP systems such as Sage, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics or SAP Business One beneficial

• Willingness to travel to client sites for workshops, meetings and go-live support when required

What Success Looks Like

• Clients experience a smooth transition to Sage with high user adoption and minimal disruption to operations

• Implementation projects are delivered on time, within scope and to agreed quality standards

• Business requirements and processes are clearly documented and accurately configured in the system

• Users feel confident post-training and receive responsive support during and after go-live

• You build strong, professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

• You proactively identify improvements that enhance client processes and system performance

• Over time, you become a trusted subject matter expert on Sage functionality and best practices