Junior Business Analyst (SAP FI) - Westville at RCL Foods

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc / BCom Degree in Information Systems, Finance or B-Tech in Information Technology or FIS.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
• Experience working on the SAP FI module 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).

Duties & 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.
• Be prepared to travel from time to time as per business operations and project needs.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in setting up config for SAP Finance.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and a good understanding on how to set up config and understand the FI process within SAP i.e. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger 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 Authorisations team to assist with creation and maintenance of user profiles in SAP in keeping with risk and audit standards.
• 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.

Teamwork and Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.