Finance Systems Analyst

We’re seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to bridge finance and technology. If you enjoy problem solving, improving systems, and making finance systems work better, this role is for you. This position will be based at our offices in Cape Town, Kuilsriver and will report directly to the Finance Systems Manager. The Finance System Analyst will be responsible to ensure that the Finance systems requirements are implemented by defining and analysing system problems, testing standards and solutions; and providing knowledge sharing and support to all business users.

Must Have

• Knowledge of month end reporting (Accruals, Journals, Financial and Administrative reporting)
• Knowledge of financial processes
• Knowledge of SQL queries and reports
• 3 years Finance system administration experience
• Experience in providing user support and analysing business processes
• Experience with SQL queries and analysing data
• A Degree in Business Information Systems, Accounting or similar

Good to Have

• A good understanding of retail business processes
• Certification in SAP

We’re seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to bridge finance and technology. If you enjoy problem solving, improving systems, and making finance systems work better, this role is for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Analyst within our Finance Systems Team! This position will be based at our offices in Cape Town, Kuilsriver and will report directly to the Finance Systems Manager.

The Finance System Analyst will be responsible to ensure that the Finance systems requirements are implemented by defining and analysing system problems, testing standards and solutions; and providing knowledge sharing and support to all business users.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Knowledge of month end reporting i.e. Accruals, Journals, Financial and Administrative reporting.
• Knowledge of financial processes
• Knowledge of SQL queries and reports

Preferred:

• A good understanding of retail business processes

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Planning, organising and time management skills
• Big-picture thinking skills
• Good judgment together with a sound decision-making ability
• Excellent relationship-building, facilitation, networking and communication skills.

Advanced proficiency in:

• Excel
• SQL

A strong:

• detailed analytical and problem-solving ability
• customer-focus and service-orientation

The ability to:

• be deadline and results-driven
• take initiative, reason logically and be creative in developing and introducing new ideas
• work independently, as well as within a team
• be assertive
• interpret and understand customer needs and translate these into technical specifications and operational requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• 3 years Finance system administration experience
• Experience in providing user support and analysing business processes
• SQL queries and analysing data

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Essential:

• A Degree in Business Information Systems, Accounting or similar

Preferred:

• Certification in SAP

Key Responsibilities:

1) System Availability

• Monitoring user activity and system performance across all business units, providing support to correct deviations.
• Highlighting potential cross-functional risks and opportunities to the Finance Teams and suggesting initiatives to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities

2) System enhancements

• Defines application problem by conferring with clients, evaluating processes and procedures
• Proposals for process & systems efficiencies (SAP, Best, SAP intergrator, Solman, Approval Framework/Procurement, Segregation of duties access)
• Propose solutions by preparing and evaluating workflow optimisations solutions

3) User Support

• Ensures operation by knowledge sharing and providing support to all stakeholders
• Queries/Calls Logged are managed
• Second Line SAP User Support (Investigative type of support)

4) Adhoc

• Budgets, Month end & Year-end