IFS Functional Engineer

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3-5 Years Experience
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Join Maersk as an IFS Functional Engineer working with the IFS Tech team to drive business value and achieve engineering excellence. Responsibilities include conducting functional discussions, managing scope, advising on configuration, supporting testing, and more. Requires strong background in IFS Finance Modules and technical skills in SQL, XML, and reporting tools.
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Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk. Learn more about Maersk here.

What We offer:

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded.

You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

The Team:

The foundation of IFS Tech's team structure is meticulously crafted to drive business value and achieve engineering and delivery excellence. Our engineering teams operate at the functional level, tirelessly delivering new features and enhancements aligned with business priorities. The two agile-based engineering teams, Team 1 (Finance and Procurement) and Team 2 (Inventory and CMMS), consistently follow bi-weekly sprints to ensure timely and impactful results. Our collaborative structure ensures a seamless blend of expertise and dedication, driving success in every aspect of our operations.

To succeed in this role, an IFS engineer should have a strong background in each functional module with a technology agility. They should be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and have a problem-solving mindset. They should also possess technical skills such as SQL, XML, and reporting tools, as well as knowledge of IFS applications and modules.

Past Job Experience:

- Be the point of contact on the ground who conducts functional discussions, manages scope, advises on local configuration, process and data requirements, helps prepare for and supports testing locally, provides issue resolution, conducts super user training and supports user training, facilitates business readiness activities.

- Co-ordinate and support central teams for Design, Build, Test, Deployment activities and deliverables.

- Hands on Experience Implementing IFS Finance Modules, minimum version 9 and strong understanding of IFS Financial design.

- Worked closely with business stakeholders and key users to develop new and optimized workflows within IFS.

- Advocated and lead multiple projects on successful implementation with best practices.

- Experience with invoicing, purchase to pay, project finance, Accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, fixed assets, and other Finance/Accounting modules in IFS.

- Worked with engineering teams in identification, tracking, and resolution of problems within IFS.

- Created training materials and provided training to end users on the IFS system.

- Experienced in setting up new companies, posting controls, report configurations.

- Worked on integrating IFS with external system and financial institutions (Banks).

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 3 years in customer-facing project.

- Providing functional expertise to support the implementation, upgrade, configuration and maintenance of the IFS solution.

- Working closely with customers to create solution outlines and solution definitions for new IFS requirements or to extend the use of a current IFS set up.

- Addressing support incidents as assigned to you via the service desk.

- Providing architectural direction and guidance to all staff relating to finance IFS functionality.

- To add immediate value and to succeed in this role; you will be currently working as a Functional Consultant within an IFS environment.

- Good knowledge of Accountancy is vital, this role would suit someone with ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualifications, although these are not essential.

- A confident user of IFS Financials, any exposure with implementations and upgrades is greatly useful.

- Any Power BI experience and expertise is highly advantageous.

Soft Skills:

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

- Strong problem-solving mindset.

- Consulting and Accounting background preferred.

- Experience of working in a global environment.

- Experience in rolling out ERP solutions internationally.

- Good business documentation and presentation skills.

- Providing user training and support, including writing user manuals and documentation.

- Ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards and maintaining system security and integrity.

- Troubleshooting and resolving system issues, including data discrepancies and configuration errors.

- Keeping up to date with IFS technology trends and best practices.

If you have most of the above, we will be thrilled if you applied.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [email protected].

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [email protected]

Top Skills

SQL
XML
The Company
Capital Region
58,338 Employees
Remote Workplace

What We Do

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive.
The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.

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