Job Title: EPM ARCS Consultant / Specialist / Analyst
Location: Hyderabad/Bangalore, Mumbai
Exp Level: 10+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s or professional certifications a plus)
Job Description:
Implementation and Configuration:
Assist in the configuration and implementation of Oracle ARCS to meet the specific needs of the organization.
Ensure smooth deployment of ARCS across financial teams, integrating with other Oracle EPM/ERP modules.
Work closely with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into system specifications and configurations.
Data Migration and Integration:
Lead or assist with migrating legacy data into ARCS, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
Set up integration points between ARCS and other enterprise systems like Oracle ERP, financial systems, and reporting platforms.
Reconciliation Process Optimization:
Provide recommendations on improving reconciliation processes and controls, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Help design workflows, approvals, and automated reconciliation processes using ARCS functionality.
Training and Support:
Train users on ARCS functionality and best practices to ensure smooth adoption across the organization.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting, ensuring that the tool is functioning effectively and any issues are resolved promptly.
Reporting and Analytics:
Set up custom reporting and dashboards within ARCS to enable users to monitor reconciliation progress and compliance.
Assist in the analysis of reconciliation data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
Compliance and Auditing:
Ensure that the reconciliation processes comply with industry standards and regulations.
Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external audits, ensuring that the reconciliation data is fully traceable and auditable.
Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
Collaborate with finance, IT, and other business units to ensure the solution meets all requirements and aligns with overall business goals.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Experience with Oracle EPM tools, particularly ARCS (Account Reconciliation Cloud Service).
Knowledge of financial processes, accounting, and reconciliation best practices.
Experience with data migration, integration, and system configuration within cloud-based platforms.
Business Skills:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
Understanding of finance, accounting, and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX compliance).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience:
Experience in account reconciliation, finance operations, or implementing cloud solutions.
Prior experience with Oracle ARCS or similar EPM/ERP solutions is a significant plus.
Certifications:
Oracle ARCS certification is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with other Oracle EPM modules such as Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS), Planning, or Budgeting.
Knowledge of business process automation (RPA) and AI integration within financial systems.