Financial Analyst (JHB Illovo) at BDO South Africa

Purpose of the role:

• Main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, process mining, data analysis and visualisation. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Business Processes and Data Analysis 

• Evaluating business processes, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Performing requirements analysis by gathering and interpreting requirements from key stakeholders in line with frameworks
• Extraction and analysis of Financial Data including identifying incorrect or incomplete data to assess performance of processes relative to optimal process
• Extract data from various sources and analyse it. (Experience using process mining tools advantageous.)

Business Requirements Documents

• Independently write requirements in the form of agile stories that:Directly support primary objectives of the project
• Are appropriate in size for development 
• Include clear and specific acceptance criteria
• Consider dependencies impact on other projects and initiatives.

Business Process Optimisation

• Participate in the solution design process to make recommendations to create and enhance processes with solutions that are innovative and sustainable (related to people, process and technology.) 
• Work closely with business partners to ensure development activities are in alignment with business objectives.
• Proactively recommend business process and performance improvements based on new features/functions delivered in cloud-based versions of standard systems
• Implementing transition to optimised business processes

Project Management, Client Engagement and Reporting

• Work with Project Team to manage projects, develop project plans, and monitor performance. This includes:
• Managing competing resources and priorities
• Support the change management team in implementing plans
• Prioritizing own tasks based on business needs and requirements.
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of project tasks
• Compile detailed report of project progress and outcomes. Visualise data using graphs, charts and other visual elements in the reports using tools such as Power BI.
• Conducting stakeholder engagements and workshop facilitation to derive contributions to key outputs and approval for deliverables

Requirements:

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

• Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, IT or Commerce or Diploma and 6 years relevant experience

Work Experience

• 2/3 Years’ Financial Analyst and/or Business Analyst experience

Knowledge

• Demonstrated Proficiency in Understanding and implementing business workflows and processes
• Ability to align business requirements with strategic objectives of the client
• Ability to interpret data, visualise it and document facts

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in systems analysis, process mapping, requirements elicitation, and data analysis and visualisation
• Excellent analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Internally motivated, ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proactive, self-starter with initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems and processes
• Proven communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders, ability to influence and build relationships at all levels