Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a rapidly growing fintech client, seeks a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to enhance financial systems, ensure data integrity, and support reporting. This remote-first role operates from anywhere in South Africa, collaborating across finance, IT, and accounting teams.

You will design, implement, and test system improvements, maintain documentation, and drive data migration and automation initiatives while staying current with BI tools and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial systems analysis, implementation, or support.
• Proven experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and accounting software.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, GAAP/IFRS, and business processes.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising between technical and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Project management skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and implement enhancements for financial systems (ERP, GL, budgeting software).
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and IT teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for financial systems.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including process flows and technical specs.
• Lead and participate in system testing, including UAT.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within financial systems and workflows.
• Generate reports and dashboards from financial systems to support analysis and decisions.
• Stay current with best practices in financial systems technology and recommend upgrades.
• Assist in data migration activities and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Train end-users on financial system functionalities and best practices.

Skills

Financial systems analysis

ERP systems

SQL

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing fintech company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Systems Analyst to join their team. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to significantly enhance and support the company's financial systems, ensuring data integrity, operational efficiency, and robust reporting capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing financial software solutions, integrating new technologies, and providing essential support to the finance and accounting teams. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of collaboration and provide the tools necessary for seamless communication and project execution from anywhere in South Africa . This role is perfect for an analytical individual with a strong understanding of financial processes and expertise in financial systems, eager to drive innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and implement enhancements for financial systems (e.g., ERP, GL, budgeting software).
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and IT teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for financial systems, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including process flows, user guides, and technical specifications.
• Lead and participate in system testing, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure successful implementation of changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within financial systems and workflows.
• Generate reports and dashboards from financial systems to support business analysis and decision-making.
• Stay current with best practices in financial systems technology and recommend relevant upgrades or new solutions.
• Assist in data migration activities and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Train end-users on financial system functionalities and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial systems analysis, implementation, or support.
• Proven experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and accounting software.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), and business processes.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between technical and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Project management skills are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in leading financial software.
• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech solutions and system implementations.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company culture in the Tembisa region.