Training ERP Systems for Finance: SAP, Oracle & NetSuite Proficiency
Learn SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite finance modules for financial reporting, budgeting, accounts management, compliance, and ERP process optimization.
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This comprehensive course is designed to equip finance professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively utilize leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite. The course covers financial management, general ledger operations, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and ERP-driven business processes. Through practical demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will strengthen their ability to leverage ERP systems to improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
Who Should Attend:
- Finance managers
- Accountants and finance officers
- Financial controllers
- Internal and external auditors
- ERP and finance system users
- Financial analysts
- Business process managers
- Finance and ERP consultants
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of ERP systems in modern financial management.
- Navigate core finance functions in SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite.
- Manage financial transactions and reporting using ERP systems.
- Strengthen financial controls and regulatory compliance.
- Utilize ERP tools for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Improve financial process efficiency through ERP best practices.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to ERP Systems for Finance
- ERP concepts and finance transformation
- Overview of SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite
- ERP architecture and finance modules
- Case Study: ERP adoption in finance
Module 2: General Ledger & Financial Accounting
- Chart of accounts and ledger management
- Journal entries and period-end processing
- Financial accounting workflows
- Practical: Managing General Ledger transactions
Module 3: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Vendor and customer master data
- Invoice processing and payment management
- Receivables management and collections
- Practical: AP and AR transaction processing
Module 4: Cash Management & Bank Reconciliation
- Cash and treasury management
- Bank reconciliation processes
- Cash flow monitoring
- Practical: Bank reconciliation using ERP
Module 5: Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Budget creation and approval workflows
- Financial forecasting techniques
- Variance analysis
- Practical: Developing budgets and forecasts
Module 6: Financial Reporting & Business Analytics
- Standard and customized financial reports
- Financial dashboards and KPIs
- Data visualization and analytics
- Practical: Generating management reports
Module 7: Fixed Assets & Cost Management
- Fixed asset lifecycle management
- Depreciation and asset accounting
- Cost centers and profitability analysis
- Practical: Managing fixed assets in ERP
Module 8: Procurement, Inventory & ERP Integration
- Procure-to-pay (P2P) process
- Inventory and warehouse integration
- Purchasing controls and approvals
- Case Study: Integrated ERP financial processes
Module 9: Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
- ERP security and user access controls
- Audit trails and financial governance
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Practical: Reviewing ERP controls and compliance
Module 10: ERP Optimization & Best Practices
- ERP process optimization
- System performance monitoring
- Change management and user adoption
- Practical: Developing an ERP finance optimization roadmap
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Enhanced proficiency in SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite finance modules.
- Improved financial reporting, budgeting, and transaction management skills.
- Strengthened ability to support ERP-enabled financial operations.
Organizational Impact
- Improved financial process efficiency and data accuracy.
- Enhanced financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Better decision-making through integrated financial information.
- Increased productivity through effective ERP utilization.
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