IST Business Analyst: Systems And Report Development at CBRE Excellerate

Main purpose / objective of the position:                                                                                

Analyze and document Business and Systems Environment.  To analyze user requirements and suggest a cost effective and workable solution.  Suggest improvements to business processes that will enable EPS to save costs, increase income and productivity and reduce the business risk inside the company.  Project management for new business applications.  Assist with other tasks to ensure an environment that will ensure highly secure and accurate, timely data.

Experience / Education:                                                                                                      

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• A tertiary qualification in IST systems development such as Datametrix or BSC Information management.
• A tertiary qualification in business such as a BCom Accounts will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in development system support.
• Minimum of 2 years business experience (EPS business understanding is an added advantage).
• Experience in MS Office and ERP use.
• SAP exposure with regards to support will be an added advantage.

Skills required:

• Proficient in writing of Business & Systems procedures, Organised, Customer Focus, Communicative Skills, Time Management, Analytical Skills, System Design Skills, Troubleshooting, Strong facilitation skills, Financial and Business Acumen.

Knowledge required:

• SAP FI/CO configuration, SDLC, Good Business Acumen, MS Office products, general business knowledge. Sound knowledge of financial systems, processes and procedures. Thorough background knowledge of clients accounting and business requirements.  Understanding of database/file structures.  Beginner - ABAP Programming language (non-essential).

Competencies required:

• Enthusiastic, positive, pro-active, good judgement, initiative, work under pressure, negotiation, team player, self-motivated, confident, good communication & business acumen. Go getter, Stress Tolerance and Hands On.

Major drivers of work volume:

• New and changing business requirements; Technology Changes; Software Releases; Complexity of requirements; Number of clients; Growth of client base.