Systems Analyst

SUMMARY:
Our client, a reputable Retailer based in Cape Town is currently looking to appoint a Systems Analyst. The main purpose of the role is to ensure that finance systems and business processes align with industry standards and best practices, and to offer business process and technology support to users for the development of scalable and robust solutions.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications required:

• Degree in Finance, Information Technology or Information Systems

• 5+ years’ experience within a systems/process or business analysis position
• Retail or Financial Services industry experience
• Have a strong understanding of accounting practices
• Proficiency in test-driven development
• In-depth knowledge of finance
• Proven experience in enhancing financial solutions, including integration, reconciliation, accuracy, scalability, and robustness
• Experience with SQL, JIRA, SAP, and Reconart
• Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform
• Ability to apply agile or waterfall methodologies to develop Business Requirement Documents (BRD) into Functional Requirement Documents (FRD)
• Hands-on experience with software development and documentation
• Strong project management skills and exposure to implementing and designing business solutions
• Expertise in facilitating training sessions and presentations
• Above-average computer literacy with MS Office, MS Project, and Google tools
• Capability to explain technical details and solution trade-offs in non-technical terms
• Solid understanding of business systems and ability to develop and communicate ideas clearly
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to respond in a supportive, patient, and approachable manner
• Ability to support and manage processes across multiple systems or within a single system
• Competence in configuring applications on the back end or front end (without development)
• Effective collaboration and team work skills

• Deliver system improvements and project outcomes
• Focus on addressing non-stable and scalable areas within the financial domain
• Gather business requirements from users (business owners) and facilitate their needs
• Draft and understand Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and translate them into Functional Requirements Documents (FRD), engaging with business owners to resolve questions
• Discuss specifications with PIT or third parties to ensure accurate understanding of business needs
• Provide support services for system-related queries and problems (both technical and non-technical)
• Offer training and facilitate knowledge acquisition and transfer within the team and business
• Address ad hoc queries and tasks