Junior Analyst (Revenue Forecasting and Analysis) at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

To scrutinize and analyse data and provide  business insights based on their analysis to the NRCM Division in the gathering of data, conducting data analyses, developing deliverables (written, spread sheet, presentation) and meeting time sensitive delivery goals.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma (NQF 6) AND 2-3 years' experience in a Business, Commerce, Economics or related field.

ALTERNATIVE

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years in a Business, Commerce, Economics oror related field.

Functional Requirements

• Report Writing & Presentation Skills;
• Basic working experience on Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point;
• High Numerical & Analytical Skills;
• General tax knowledge and capable in problem solving, interpersonal and business communication.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• To conduct Trend Analysis – execute analysis of baseline data versus current data and make recommendations.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives
• To liaise across other business disciplines to ensure accurate integrated data with a focus on quality and time dimensions.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• To ensure that relevant data is secured, and that confidential information is protected from unauthorised users.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Building Sustainability
• Conceptual Ability
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Trust
• Respect

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection, Analysis and Management
• Efficiency Improvement
• Financial Acumen
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential