JDE Finance Functional consultant

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JDE Finance Consultant

Antwerp, Belgium

12months+ Contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled
JDE Finance Consultant
to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong functional knowledge of
JD Edwards (JDE)
financial modules and a deep understanding of
local tax regulations in Belgium and France
. This role involves bridging business requirements with technical solutions, ensuring compliance with regional tax laws, and supporting finance operations through JDE ERP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Functional Analysis & Design

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for finance processes within JDE.

• Design and configure JDE financial modules (GL, AP, AR, FA) to meet business needs.

• Tax Compliance & Localization

• Ensure accurate implementation of Belgium and France tax rules (VAT, Intrastat, withholding taxes, etc.) in JDE.

• Maintain compliance with local statutory reporting requirements and liaise with tax authorities when needed.

• Process Optimization

• Identify gaps and propose improvements in financial workflows.

• Support automation and standardization of tax-related processes across regions.

• Testing & Support

• Conduct system testing (UAT, SIT) for finance and tax configurations.

• Provide end-user training and ongoing support for JDE finance functionalities.

• Collaboration

• Work closely with finance teams, IT developers, and external consultants to deliver solutions.

• Act as a subject matter expert for Belgium and France tax compliance within the organization.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT (or equivalent experience).

• Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Finance Consultant with JD Edwards ERP.

• Proven expertise in Belgium and France tax regulations (VAT, Intrastat, fiscal reporting).

• Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of JDE financial modules and localization features.

• Familiarity with European tax compliance tools and reporting standards.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Languages:
  English (mandatory), French/Dutch (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multi-country ERP implementations.

• Knowledge of EU tax directives and cross-border compliance.

• Certification in JD Edwards or ERP finance systems.