Business Analyst Finance and ControllingOverviewReference: 2000483332Salary: ZAR/monthJob Location: South Africa -- Kwazulu-Natal -- DurbanJob Type: PermanentPosted: 18 December 2024Closing date: 10 Jan 2025 23:59The Business Analyst - Finance & Controlling is a leadership role focusing on Tongaat Hulett's SAP ERP landscape and other approved operating systems for all Tongaat sites.The primary objective of the Business Analyst is to assist the business in implementing technology solutions in a cost-effective manner by determining the requirements of a project or program and communicating them clearly to stakeholders. The development of solutions to business problems begins with defining, analyzing, and documenting requirements.This position is responsible for leading processes that deal with the design, planning, implementation, maintenance, and improvements to the Tongaat Hulett SAP landscape and other primary operating systems within the approved system architecture. The key focus area for this position will be the Finance & Controlling Area of the Tongaat Hulett SAP landscape.The scope of support will include the review and resolution of system issues as well as the ability to manage SAP projects and act as a direct liaison with business personnel, project teams, and other members of the information systems organization to ensure that system requirements, deadlines, and priorities are clearly defined and achieved.Data governance is a key element of this role. A single source of data is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Build analytics to detect fraud and ensure data integrity. Build analytics to support business strategies and provide insights for competitive advantage, among others, to reduce costs and increase profitability.Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:Minimum of 5 years of SAP Configuration ExperienceGood knowledge of other SAP modules to understand the integration points with Finance & ControllingRequires strong communication skills to work internally with end user departments, management, and peers. Develops and provides written and verbal presentations to end users, peers, and support personnel.Problem Solving and analytical skills: demonstrates superior diagnostic ability and proficiency in the use of specialized tools, techniques, and procedures. Exhibits strong analytical ability and creativity in developing and integrating solution deliverables for medium-sized projects.Strong team leadership skills able to provide leadership and direction to functional teams and other SAP Business Analysts.Willingness to expand knowledge and skills to new system technologies and solutions and to pilot within the test landscape.Hands-on full life cycle SAP system implementations experience.Strategic thinking.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team.PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) including good documentation and analytical skills.Tertiary Qualification - At minimum, a recognised Financial Certification or Degree.At least 5 years post qualification working experience.Closing date: 10 January 2025
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