Jobs at Moyo Business Advisory

Senior Banking Business and System Analyst

• We are looking for an experienced Banking Business and Systems Analyst to join the Moyo Business Advisory team. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The Business / System Analyst fulfil a critical role in terms of analysis to improve and implement systems. The role entails analysing and compiling system requirements and addressing any relevant problems. 

Required Qualifications:

• Tertiary degree, diploma or certificate in a relative field (IT, Engineering or Project Management) 

Experience and Knowledge:

• 5 - 10 years’ working experience as a Business or System Analyst
• Proven experience in eliciting requirements and testing
• Knowledge in reading SQL queries
• Basic knowledge in generating process documentation
• Ability to explain technical details
• Experience and exposure to project management or team lead roles 
• Banking Knowledge: Understanding of corporate, commercial and/or relationship banking operations, financial products (loans, credit lines, trade finance, etc), risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements is crucial. Prior experience focusing on banking practices will be advantageous
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge: Understanding banking regulations and compliance requirements (such as Basel III, KYC/AML) is essential for ensuring that proposed solutions align with legal standards.
• Experience in transactional and collections instruments will be advantageous
• Experience in Payments and PASA Certification will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify system requirements
• Liaise with users to track additional requirements and features
• Document interfaces between new and legacy systems
• Collaborate with IT team and developers to produce new systems
• Validate changes by testing programs
• Train users on the new operation systems and provide support
• Ensure deadline and budget requirements are met
• Stay up to date with current technologies and technical developments
• Own and develop relationship with partners, working with them to optimize and enhance integration
• Help design, document, and maintain system processes
• Report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to product team
• Communicate key insights and findings to product team
• Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better value to the customer
• Experience in application integration, process engineering and automation and workflow management
• Facilitation workshops, gather requirements and assess requirements against design
• Assessing, mapping and optimisation of business processes end-to-end including testing
• Applying modelling standards like BPMN and using modelling tools like ARIS
• Experience in and knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with tools like Confluence and Jira
• Must be able to interact with business community at all levels

Competencies: 

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal and communicate a deep understanding of the business and a broad knowledge of technology and applications.
• Technical Literacy: Possess a high level of technical literacy, which helps them determine how a software solution fits into an organization’s current structure and assists in the development of specifications and requirements.
• Analytical Assessment: A high level of analysis to examine current systems and determine overall project needs and scope.
• Schedule Management: Extensive time management skills to determine development schedules and milestones and ensure that deliverables are completed on time for oneself and your team.
• Team Leadership: To oversee and direct development teams throughout the project development lifecycle, experience with team leadership and motivation is essential
• Ability to translate strategy and strategic objectives into measurable and executable projects
• Experience working on large project(s) incorporating processes and procedures and standards
• Experience working on large project(s) incorporating processes and procedures and standards.
• Creativity, self-confidence, and flexibility.

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We are looking for an experienced Senior BI Analyst at our Moyo team. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The BI Analyst is responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. Responsibilities include conducting full life-cycle activities to include requirements analysis and design, database development and reporting capabilities, and continuously monitoring performance and quality control plans to identify improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Tertiary degree, diploma or certificate in a related field (BSc Computer Science, B.IT or Informatics related degrees).

Experience and Knowledge:

• 7 + years’ working experience as a BI Reporting Analyst, Database Developer and/or Software Consultant.
• Working Knowledge of Database design and Data analytics (specifically Power BI).
• The ideal candidate must have at least 5 + years’ experience in the following technologies, tools and disciplines:
• Tableau and/or Power BI
• MS SQL
• SSRS, SSIS and SSAS
• Big data: Hive, Pig, Flume, Sqoop, Uzi and Spark.
• Predictive Analytics: Alteryx, Python and R.
• Database Warehousing, data consolidation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data analysis, design and reporting.
• Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
• Develop information communication procedures.
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Update database structures and information.
• Design and develop databases to store information for reporting.
• Document operational procedures.
• Document technical specifications or requirements.
• Provide technical support for software/technology maintenance or use.
• Data mapping and transformation.
• Researching various available technologies.
• Migrating existing client’s deliveries to new Business Intelligence platform.
• Cultivates an ongoing partnership with power users in the business, maintaining knowledge of business operations, strategies, information requirements, and priorities.
• Initiate process changes and enhancements where necessary and see to successful implementation.
• Provide assistance to the Junior Consultants in their learning curve. 

Competencies: 

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal and communicate a deep understanding of the business and a broad knowledge of technology and applications.
• Technical Literacy: Possess a high level of technical literacy, which helps them determine how a software solution fits into an organization’s current structure and assists in the development of specifications and requirements.
• Analytical Assessment: A high level of analysis to examine current systems and determine overall project needs and scope.
• Schedule Management: Extensive time management skills to determine development schedules and milestones and ensure that deliverables are completed on time for oneself and your team.
• Team Leadership: To oversee and direct development teams throughout the project development lifecycle, experience with team leadership and motivation is essential
• Ability to translate strategy and strategic objectives into measurable and executable projects
• Experience working on large project(s) incorporating processes and procedures and standards
• Experience working on large project(s) incorporating processes and procedures and standards.
• Creativity, self-confidence, and flexibility.

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Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager with a proven track record in operational finance management, consolidations, financial statement compilation in accordance with IFRS for SMEs, taxation, payroll processing, and financial controls to join our dynamic consulting client in Centurion. In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department to enable timely and accurate reporting to executives and the board, maintain banking relationships, process monthly payrolls, take ownership of tax planning and compliance as well as financial risk management and adherence to relevant laws and regulations and be the centre for excellence on IFRS for SMEs while leading the compilation of the annual financial statements, including the group consolidation and facilitating the annual external audit. You will report directly to the Financial Director and lead a team of 2-4 employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours (or equivalent) in accounting/financial management with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Membership of a recognised professional body and completed articles is essential (SAICA preferred/SAIPA/ACCA
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Power BI (advantage)

Requirements:

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines, occasional overtime
• Practical expertise in month-end closing processes, general ledger reconciliations, financial controls, and financial policies and procedures
• Expert and up-to-date knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, auditing requirements, payroll regulations, and taxation (Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer pricing and cross-border regulations, etc.)
• Treasury management experience (Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Banking, Cash flow management foreign exchange, etc.)
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in financial statement consolidations
• Working knowledge of SARS e-Filing, SAGE Payroll, Xero, Draftworx / CaseWare
• Knowledge of / experience in the consulting industry

Key Competencies:

• Strong business and financial acumen (basic day-to-day management of a business interpreting financial statements and understanding financial KPIs)
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities (getting things done while also focusing on continuous improvement)
• Leadership, interpersonal, and people management abilities
• High integrity, professionalism, confidence, and self-starter attitude
• Urgency and assertiveness
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Structured with excellent time management skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Responsiveness – Manage expectations and provide regular and continuous feedback
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to give clear direction and be hands-on
• Stakeholder Management (ability to build relationships and connect with individuals and the team, establishing trust and respect)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial operations, including financial accounting, budget controls, general ledger management, payroll, billing and invoicing, consolidations and preparing IFRS-compliant annual financial statements, completing taxation and statutory filings, ensuring timely third-party payments, drafting of and monitoring compliance to financial policies, procedures, and controls as well as focusing on continuous improvement and digital transformation Responsible for cash flow management and forecasting, investment management, financial risk management, and compliance to laws and regulations

Liaise with Exco and advise on complex transactions

• Cost Control and Optimisation
• Identify areas for cost reduction by analysing expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Identify areas for efficiency improvements to optimise financial performance

Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow and liquidity
• Invest idle cash to maximise returns
• Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange requirements and risk

Financial Governance

• Develop financial policies and governance frameworks and monitor compliance
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Identify and monitor financial risks
• Develop and implement controls and risk mitigation strategies

Financial Reporting

• Prepare timely annual financial statements for approval by the Board and Shareholders
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to IFRS for SMEs of annual financial statements
• Manage submission of annual returns and annual financial statements on regulatory platforms, e.g. XBRL reports

Audit and Compliance

• Coordinate external audits and liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations
• Address audit findings and implement recommended changes and improvements

Payroll

• Up-to-date working knowledge of SAGE Payroll
• Accountable for processing Executive payroll
• Review and manage multiple payrolls, ensuring compliance and timely payment of third parties
• Monthly EMP 201 submissions and PAYE payments
• Bi-annual EMP 501 reconciliations and submissions

Tax and VAT

• Develop tax optimisation strategies
• Responsible for tax planning and compliance
• Monthly & annual tax calculations
• Prepare, review, and submit annual IT14 returns
• Perform IT14 reconciliations
• Processing of tax journals
• Preparation, review, and submission of provisional taxes
• Accountable for all tax administration and e-filing
• Manage VAT process, including monthly VAT reconciliations and returns review and submission
• SARS liaison and addressing SARS queries
• Monthly VAT and PAYE payments and bi-annual provisional tax payments
• Responsible for maintaining transfer pricing policy and monitoring adherence to transfer pricing rules and regulations

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Identify and eliminate unnecessary steps in financial processes to increase efficiency
• Identify processes for automation and implement steps to automate manual steps

Data Accuracy and Timeliness

• Prioritize accuracy and timeliness of providing financial information by streamlining the financial close process to facilitate timely reporting
• Improve data quality and reduce processing errors by implementing measures to validate data and reconcile accounts

Financial Systems and Automation

• Utilise technology to automate routine transactions to improve efficiency
• Automate manual processes by leveraging technology solutions, workflow automation, and AI-powered tools
• Evaluate, motivate, and implement system upgrades or replacements

Compassionate Leadership

• Lead by example
• Foster a culture of compassion and empathy within the Finance team
• Actively listen to, support, and address the concerns and needs of the team

Team Development

• Identify the professional development needs of the Finance team
• Create Personal Development Plans and provide opportunities for skills development
• Provide mentorship and training to individuals in the team for growth and development
• Leave and claims approval
• Take accountability for own professional development and staying up to date technically