Master Data Specialist -FTC - Westville at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• To support the Master Data Consultant & team on the day-to-day creation and changes of new records & maintenance of master data attributes.
• To provide support and follow up with business partners in the resolution of queries relating to Master Data requests received that doesn’t comply with Group Policy & Procedure
• To ensure all data is maintained accurately and within the Group Master Data Standards defined in the Group Master Data Policies.
• To perform periodic data quality, consistency, and alignment checks in respect of records on the relevant ERP data bases. To engage proactively with business partners for resolution.
• Highlight and communicate compliance issues to consultant/manager or relevant BU manager relating to adherence to the Master Data Group policies.
• Cleanse and test the accuracy and completeness of requests for new requests and prepare master data templates for creation and future use.

Minimum Requirements    

• B.Com (Financial Accounting or Informatics) or other relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a SAP master data environment or a similar integrated systems environment
• Experience of business processes and disciplines with a combination of at least 2 to 3 divisions and/or functions such as financial/management accounting, inventory and materials management, quality control, product costing, data analysis and reporting etc. 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Master Data Administration & Maintenance.

• Extracting activity logs for reporting and analysis on master data performance
• Cleanse and test the accuracy and completeness of requests for new master data for mass uploading or manual capturing. Compliance with master data rules & processes and ensure relevant authorisations for all requests as per approval matrix.
• Update master data records accurately as per authorisation by the Master Data Manager or Consultant.
• Participate in project work in respect of new systems implementation and/or system enhancements.
• Provide support to the Mater Data Team relating to new and amended master data attributes, including the associated communication to users.
• Continually propose and implement ways to improve master data maintenance and housekeeping.
• Participate in the maintenance of master data information on depository information mediums outside the official ERP system(s) to ensure that all stakeholders in the Business have access to accurate and up to date master data information at all times.
• Participate in the resolution of queries and issues relating to new master data take-on and amendments.
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders that utilise master data within the broader information management systems.
• Continually enhance and implement methods of independent health check verifications/validations this relates to master data take-on, amendments and existing records.
• Direct support and assistance in formatting and validating data for duplications or redundancy.
• Monthly /weekly Audit reports to be run, to ensure all changes have valid and authorised supporting documents. Continually enhance and implement methods of technical administration and development of reports for validating data for consistency Master Data procedures to be maintained and updated for the control of master data activities in ERP systems.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Assist with 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.
• Assist with business training and upskilling of new business stakeholders or team members.
• Effective communication to business on changes implemented or change in process that may affect them.
• Continual exploration on system enhancements, assist team on improvements relating to the current ways of working.  

KPI’s

• Master data accuracy, integrity and alignment.
• Timeliness of communication of master data creates & changes to the relevant users
• Master data alignment with the laid down Group standards and best practice.
• Follow up on corrections sent to business partners for timely resolve.
• Reporting & Analysis on master data activities