This role bridges the gap between Business Platforms leadership and analyst-level support, providing hands-on enterprise technology capability across ERP systems, integrations, and data platforms.

The position is responsible for delivering and supporting ERP implementations, finance system integrations, Microsoft Fabric data pipelines, and cloud-based AI and automation initiatives across Dentsu SSA’s enterprise technology landscape.
It plays a key role in modernising finance and operational systems across 11 SSA markets while enabling internalisation of vendor-led work to improve cost efficiency, governance, and delivery reliability.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

ERP & Finance Systems

• Participate in full lifecycle ERP implementations (analysis, design, configuration, testing, training, support)
• Focus on finance-related modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting)
• Map information flows between ERP and peripheral systems
• Identify operational bottlenecks and re-engineer processes to reduce manual intervention
• Support migration from NAV 2016 to Business Central / Deltek Maconomy (or equivalent ERP)

Systems Integration

• Design and maintain API-based integrations between:
  • ERP systems
  • Workday & Sage Payroll
  • Media operations platform
  • HubSpot / Salesforce
  • ServiceNow and other enterprise platforms
• Perform data mapping, validation and reconciliation logic
• Troubleshoot integration and data flow issues

Data & Reporting Enablement

• Support Microsoft Fabric pipelines and structured reporting
• Work with Azure data services (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse)
• Enable Power BI reporting across Finance, HR and Operations
• Ensure data governance and compliance alignment

Automation & AI Enablement

• Support Azure OpenAI / Copilot use cases where relevant
• Implement workflow automation using Power Automate / Logic Apps
• Improve data readiness for AI-driven initiatives

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Finance, Information Systems or related field
  (B.Com Finance advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years ERP industry experience
• Experience in at least one full ERP implementation project
• Strong understanding of finance-related ERP modules
• Strong SQL skills
• Advanced Excel
• Experience with API-based integrations or data mapping
• Analytical and logical thinker
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement ability

Location:

Cape Town

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent