Junior Business Analyst

4 days ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vector Logistics Full time R80 000 - R120 000 per year
Vector Logistics

Junior Business Analyst (IT Applications: Finance)

Permanent

Midrand

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

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
  • Assistend users to resolve SAP (FI) related issues across the Vector Business.
  • Provideclear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts/externalconsultants to resolve technical SAP issues related to the Finance (FI) module.
  • Createand maintain user training manuals and e-learning material in conjunction withthe business (super users) and learning team.
  • Supportthe business after hours as and when required in order to maintain systems,meet operational and project requirements.
  • Demonstrateworking knowledge and a good understanding of how to set up config andunderstand the FI process within SAP i.e. Accounts Payable, AccountsReceivable, General
  • Ledger, Assets and Month end closing.
  • Experienceand knowledge working with SAP FI and SAP BW.
System Opportunity Identification
  • Supportthe Applications Manager and the Business in identifying IT applicationsolutions to address key Business requirements within FI.
  • Quantifysavings and efficiencies related to these opportunities and draw up BusinessCase documentation for submission to the Application Manager.
Application Development, Enhancementand Implementation
  • Serveas a liaison between the Business and technical consultants to ensure theimplementation of identified system enhancements for FI.
  • Executeon small Business projects requiring IT systems implementation.
  • Meetwith relevant Business representatives to establish, understand and documentdetailed Business requirements to be met by the project.
  • Compileand agree a scope definition document as well as functional specificationdocument and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
  • Assistwith the calculation of the business case and return on investment withrelevant
  • Business users and stakeholders.
  • Planfor project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on anon-going basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).
SAP User Profile Maintenance
  • Communicatewith Authorizations team to assist with creation and maintenance of userprofiles in SAP in keeping with risk and audit standards.
  • Authorizeuser access for new and existing users via the User Authorization Request (UAR)workflow.
  • Assistwith resolving user profile audit queries.
System Auditing
  • Conductregular system compliance audits for the FI module.
  • Reporton system non-compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
  • Identifyand highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result ofnon-compliance.
  • Recommendcompensating controls to the Applications Manager.
Reporting
  • Developappropriate reports for the SAP FI module as requested by the Business.
  • Maintainand proactively enhance reports.
  • Runreports in the system as required by the Business.
Technical Expertise
  • Provideongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvementwithin Business systems and applications.
  • Developspecialist knowledge of the SAP FI module, identify opportunities to deliverbest value solutions and make recommendations to the Applications Manager.
  • Resolutionof system non-compliance.
  • Systemaudit coverage.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience
  • BSc/ BCom Degree in Information Systems or BTECH in Information Technology.
  • Minimumof 3 years' experience within the relevant business function or informationtechnology environment.
  • Experienceworking on the SAP FI module, including setting up SAP config, is essential.
  • Demonstratedsuccess in managing projects relating to superior performance and continuousimprovement.
  • ValidCode EB drivers' license.
  • Demonstratedbusiness and system knowledge of the SAP FI module.
  • Advancedend user computer skills (MS Office, Project, Visio etc.).
Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you

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