Job Description

The Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 06 October 2025 Senior 10000 - 15000 Contract Cost to Company 8 years - 12 years Skills Analytical Data Analysis Documentation Financial Accounting Financial Systems Fund Pricing Python SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) SQL Strategic Planning Industries Banking Financial Services

Role Overview

The FTP team is implementing the FTP month-end process in Moody's and requires a senior consultant to assist with system implementation, testing, and reconciliation against the existing Sendero system.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the FTP month-end process within Moody's.

Import and validate account-level asset and liability data for the ZAR banking book .

Ensure every account is correctly assigned FTP components based on predefined rules and data attributes.

Tag accounts with business unit and product line indicators and verify aggregation and reporting accuracy to SAP BPC (ledger) .

Perform deal-level comparison between Moody's and Sendero FTP results.

Investigate and document differences by referencing FTP rules, methodologies, and system configurations.

Collaborate with the FTP and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.

Skills & Experience Required

Advanced Python skills (preferred) for large dataset analysis and comparison.

If not Python, strong SQL skills will be considered.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Solid understanding of Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) principles and methodologies.

Experience working with financial systems (Moody's, SAP BPC, Sendero advantageous).

Attention to detail and ability to document technical and business findings clearly.

Nice to Have / Additional Skills

Knowledge of:

Financial Accounting Principles

Governance, Risk and Controls

Business Administration & Management

Project Management Principles

Operations & Strategic Planning

Change Management

Client Service Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related field.

Relevant professional or technical certifications are advantageous.