Junior Business Analyst (IT Applications: Finance) at Vector Logistics

Job Purpose

• To work in conjunction with the Business to identify, design and specify applications solutions that meet the Business requirements and achieve the Business benefit; and to facilitate the implementation of identified solutions utilising recognised project management methodologies.
• To provide key support to the business and extract maximum value from the information technology platform, specifically its SAP system, 3rd Party Applications.
• Execute tasks that are diversified and follow a wide range of complex procedures.
• Resolve operational issues and user queries related to Finance applications.
• Analyze data generally applied to the solution of specific and complex problems.
• Lead projects from pre-initiation to closure delivering the business value proposition

Key Responsibilities

SAP End-User Support

• Assist end users to resolve SAP (FI) related issues across the Vector Business.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts/external consultants to resolve technical SAP issues related to the Finance (FI) module.
• Create and maintain user training manuals and e-learning material in conjunction with the business (super users) and learning team.
• Support the business after hours as and when required in order to maintain systems, meet operational and project requirements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and a good understanding of how to set up config and understand the FI process within SAP i.e. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General
• Ledger, Assets and Month end closing.
• Experience and knowledge working with SAP FI and SAP BW.

System Opportunity Identification

• Support the Applications Manager and the Business in identifying IT application solutions to address key Business requirements within FI.
• Quantify savings and efficiencies related to these opportunities and draw up Business Case documentation for submission to the Application Manager.

Application Development, Enhancement and Implementation

• Serve as a liaison between the Business and technical consultants to ensure the implementation of identified system enhancements for FI.
• Execute on small Business projects requiring IT systems implementation.
• Meet with relevant Business representatives to establish, understand and document detailed Business requirements to be met by the project.
• Compile and agree a scope definition document as well as functional specification document and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
• Assist with the calculation of the business case and return on investment with relevant
• Business users and stakeholders.
• Plan for project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on an on-going basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).

SAP User Profile Maintenance

• Communicate with Authorizations team to assist with creation and maintenance of user profiles in SAP in keeping with risk and audit standards.
• Authorize user access for new and existing users via the User Authorization Request (UAR) workflow.
• Assist with resolving user profile audit queries.

System Auditing

• Conduct regular system compliance audits for the FI module.
• Report on system non-compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
• Identify and highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result of non-compliance.
• Recommend compensating controls to the Applications Manager.

Reporting

• Develop appropriate reports for the SAP FI module as requested by the Business.
• Maintain and proactively enhance reports.
• Run reports in the system as required by the Business.

Technical Expertise

• Provide ongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement within Business systems and applications.
• Develop specialist knowledge of the SAP FI module, identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations to the Applications Manager.
• Resolution of system non-compliance.
• System audit coverage.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc / BCom Degree in Information Systems or BTECH in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
• Experience working on the SAP FI module, including setting up SAP config, is essential.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects relating to superior performance and continuous improvement.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• Demonstrated business and system knowledge of the SAP FI module.
• Advanced end user computer skills (MS Office, Project, Visio etc.).