Senior Functional Consultant – AFAH (m/f)

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development.

Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024.

ARHS Group, part of Accenture, is looking for a Senior Functional Consultant – Accounting Systems (m/f) to join one of our client teams onsite in Luxembourg within the insurance sector.

In this role, you will support the implementation and optimization of Axway Financial Accounting Hub (AFAH), ensuring that accounting rules are accurately translated into functional configurations. Working closely with finance, accounting, and IT teams, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the solution, support business users, and drive continuous process improvements.

Please note that fluency in French is mandatory for this position.

THE WORK:

• Support the functional implementation and configuration of Axway Financial Accounting Hub (AFAH).
• Translate accounting and business rules into functional configurations within the application.
• Collaborate with technical teams and implementation partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate functional workshops with finance, accounting, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Support functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production readiness activities.
• Provide functional support during deployment and post-go-live phases.
• Identify opportunities to optimize business processes and improve system usage.
• Prepare and maintain functional documentation.
• Deliver training sessions and support key users in adopting the solution.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and help internal teams become autonomous in the long term.

Onsite at client site: This role requires an onsite presence with our clients and partners to support project delivery and strengthen client relationships.

Our roles require in-person time to encourage collaboration, learning, and relationship-building with clients, colleagues, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Proven experience as a Functional Consultant on accounting or financial systems implementation
• projects.
• Strong functional expertise with Axway Financial Accounting Hub (AFAH).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial business processes.
• Experience implementing financial accounting hubs, accounting rule engines, or financial interpretation solutions.
• Ability to translate accounting and business requirements into functional solutions.
• Experience facilitating functional workshops with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting functional testing, deployment, and post-production activities.
• Experience producing functional documentation and delivering user training.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, challenge existing processes, and recommend practical improvements.
• Fluency in French is mandatory. Good command of English is required.