POSITION: Senior Business Analyst (C5)
DEPARTMENT: Finance

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To ensure that our finance systems and business processes incorporate industry standards and best (fit for purpose) practices; and to provide business process and technology support to users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Proposed new developments and changes to business processes and technology
● Documentation of business processes alongside functional and technical specifications
● Testing and providing implementation support
● Change management and User training
● System consulting / User support
● Project management

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
● Finance/ Commercial related degree with analytical/commercial subjects
● Minimum 5 years systems / business analyst experience, preferably in a retail / financial environment
● A strong understanding of accounting practices including financial reconciliations, depreciation and stock accounting.
● Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP software processes
● Strong presentation and facilitation skills
● Above average computer literacy - Google Workspace, MS Project, Excel, Word, MS Access, Visio
● Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including:
● Change Impact Management
● Testing Methodologies
● Experience in working on large complex projects with cross functional teams as the Lead Business Analyst.
● Knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies (scrum) and work practice
● Experience in using a business process management software (i.e. Jira, Confluence, etc.)
● Experience in managing and developing junior Business Analysts
The following will be an advantage:
● Any additional qualification(s) with regards to Information Systems or Finance
● SAP Certification
● Business Analysis Certification/Diploma
● Project Management experience
● Experience within IT Service Management and Defect Management
Competencies: Performing Under Pressure; Presenting; Results-oriented; Structuring; Cooperation; Organisational sensitivity; Flexibility; Analysing and forming opinions

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