Financial Systems Functional Analyst: Accounts Receivables and Cash Management (IT08) at University of the Witwatersrand

Purpose:

The main purpose of this job is to provide first level functional support of the Cash Management (CE) and Accounts Receivables (AR) modules of Oracle E-Business Suite. The job entails performing functional support, system enhancements, functional configuration, integration development, upgrade testing, training and upkeep of training manuals to the Cash management and Accounts receivables modules. All system enhancements are based on business needs and requirements. The role entails that all CE and AR system processes are working effectively and efficiently. 
The role of the Financial Systems Functional analyst: Cash Management (CE) and Accounts Receivables (AR) entail the following:

• To support the CE and AR financial modules of Oracle E-business suite. All calls logged by users on this module must be resolved based on set service level agreements.
• Implement configuration and system enhancements as per business requirements.
• Conduct end to end testing of the modules when system upgrades are applied on the ERP environment.
• Perform end user training on the AR and CE modules.
• Ensure that training manuals are kept up to date based on functionality changes based on the latest patch sets or upgrades, utilizing the appropriate technology.
• Raise service requests with Oracle to resolve business critical issues.
• Understand integration of AR and CE into other financial applications e.g. The General Ledger.
• Document functional specifications for enhancement requests and new functionality as requested by business users.
• Provide financial information (reports or data extracts) to auditors.
• Suggest system improvements and enhancements that are in line with business processes.
• Work closely with technical developers to ensure that enhancements to the system are being made according to business specifications.
• Recommend digitization, automation and use of AI to improve and optimize processes.

Brief Description        
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

• Exposure and experience working in an Oracle ERP environment.
• Experience in accounting and a strong understanding of financial processes.
• Ability to identify key areas of improvement to proactively manage system problems. 
• Ability to research solutions on existing system problems, interpret suggested solutions, configure, test and communicate these.
• Problem solver.
• Analytical thinker. 
• Ability to operate within a team environment.
• Sense of urgency and awareness to ensure quick turnaround times on high severity issues.
• Ability to document business requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Process and result oriented.
• Customer and service excellence focus.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• System integration. 

Requirements

• Undergraduate Qualification and/or Diploma in Information Management Systems or equivalent 
• Exposure to ERP systems. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a support environment on ERP systems, preferably on Oracle E-Business Suite Accounts Receivable and Cash Management
• Oracle certification will be beneficial.
• General knowledge of financial systems. 

Closing Date: 13 February 2026