Workday Financials Consultant

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Consultant to be based in Kuala Lumpur.
As a Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications.

Responsibilities:

Become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in every phase of the project.

Assist the Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions.

Participate in Workday Financial implementation activities including discovery, architect, configuration, documentation, testing, and project review sessions.

Configure the system to the customers’ expectations and requirements.

Master the art of “follow through”. Frequently update your project Lead and Engagement Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc.

Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skillset and professional growth. We love initiative!

Communicate effectively on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities

Skills and Requirements:

2+ years demonstrated experience in Finance, Accounting or related field experience required

Workday functional experience highly desired

Proficient oral and written communications skills

Exceptional attention to detail

A team-orientated approach with a primary focus on “working better together”

Confident facilitation and presentation skills

Experience in building lasting relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Knowledge and experience in translating business requirements into system requirements

Desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and engaging environment delivering transformative HR Technology solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
 

Please note, this role will be based onshore in Kuala Lumpur

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Why choose Cognizant:

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

• Start with a point of view: I apply my expertise to gain trust and to lead our clients forward.
• Seek data, build knowledge: I use facts to guide my actions and decisions.
• Always strive, never settle: I act with agility and creativity, determined to stay one step ahead.
• Work as one: I deliver solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of Cognizant.
• Create conditions for everyone to thrive: I include, enable, and invest in everyone around me.
• Do the right thing, the right way: I always make the ethical choice.