Peoplesoft General Ledger, Application Specialist

Requisition ID: 206824

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

The PeopleSoft General Ledger, Functional Analyst you will be responsible for developing and supporting the PeopleSoft General Ledger (GL) module along with the integration of all other interfaces and PeopleSoft modules with the GL.

Key Accountabilities

• Understand the high level business needs surrounding the GL module, gathering information, analyzing processes, assessing impacts, documenting detailed business requirements, creating configuration and design documents to support testing, go live/production support and subsequent hand over of knowledge.
• Ensure that any IT solutions designed, configured, developed and implemented satisfy the business requirements and manage traceability of requirements through design, configuration, development, and testing.
• Work with the Finance department and other stakeholders to gather information utilizing a variety of techniques such as interviews, work sessions, storyboarding, and prototyping.
• Analyze, document, and communicate business requirements and processes.
• Understand project scope, project goals, product functionality, and desired features.
• Evaluate customer needs/issues, analyze business processes, assist in evaluating alternatives, and determine appropriate solutions with technical staff.
• Help determine level of effort and time required for delivery.
• Develop and document business requirements from user perspectives.
• Ensure that business requirements are properly translated and satisfied in functional requirements and design. Assist with system design and data migration reviews as needed.
• Work with Developers and provide guidance as needed.
• Assist with development of test conditions, scripts, and test cases.
• Participate in testing, testing reviews and analysis of testing results. Assist with troubleshooting and providing recommendations.
• Effectively partner with Finance and other IT personnel to deliver solutions.
• Resolve issues quickly and effectively to enable delivery and support of applications.
• Follow standard software implementation best practices relative to analysis, configuration, development, and testing.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting, data gathering, and feasibility studies to support project business justification as required for management review.
• Suggest improvements or enhancements to processes and systems in order to increase customer satisfaction or improve productivity.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a PeopleSoft Functional or Business Analyst
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with PeopleSoft GL module and nVision reporting including a key role in at least one new implementation.
• Ideal experience also includes any knowledge of PeopleSoft Asset Management, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Accounts Payable and Purchasing modules. OBIEE Tools and other Oracle products
• Experience in medium to large-scale PeopleSoft Financials implementations.
• Strong understanding of PC, Windows environment, SQL, and PeopleSoft reporting tools (Query and nVision).
• Strong knowledge of application implementation and testing best practices and methodologies
• Ability to write functional requirements, use cases, and other analysis/design artifacts effectively (storyboards, screen prototypes, etc.)
• Experience with user interface and design.
• Conceptual knowledge of data modeling and database design.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or IT

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.