Johannesburg: Sage Implementation Consultant (CA)

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