Job Description

To ensure that PEP finance systems and business processes incorporate industry standards and best practices; and to provide business process and technology support to users (especially driving efficiencies and effectiveness).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Support of existing business processes, systems and technology in Finance team



? Consult with business to identify business problems and opportunities



? Enhance and/or design new systems and/or processes



? Conceptualization, proposal of solutions and business case development



? Manage the specifications, testing and implementation of system enhancements



? Project, system improvement and/or task cost management (budget control)



? Business systems analysis and documentation



? Write specifications for reports / data analysis



? Business Process Design and Modelling



? Write Functional (technical) specifications - BRS, Use Case/ User Story formats



? Create and publish user training manuals and standard operating procedures



? User support / system problem analysis



? Facilitation of cross-functional meetings and workshops



? Project Management



? Stay abreast of industry best practices and trends in digital environments, contributing toward innovative ideas.



? Ensure strategic and project objectives are met by validating that requirements and solutions will deliver on those agreed objectives



? Ad hoc projects



? A tertiary finance qualification. CA (SA) would be highly advantageous.



? A good understanding of processes and systems



? Minimum 3 years systems / business analyst experience, preferably in a retail / financial environment



? Working with systems development lifecycle (SDLC) in large complex projects.



? Knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies (scrum) and work practice



? Proficient in MS office Suite and GSuite (especially Excel/Sheets)



? Commercial / Business related degree with analytical/commercial subjects is advantageous



? Programming experience, i.e. SQL, MySQL is advantageous



? Knowledge of SAP is advantageous

? Competencies required:

Analytical, Presentation and facilitation skills; Attention to detail, sound business acumen, problem solving skills; resourcefulness, results driven, self-motivator, communication skills, interpersonal skills and a team player.



If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.



PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.