Business Analyst

OneCart; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Business Analyst at a forward-thinking company! This role is pivotal in bridging IT, Finance, and Operations, using data-driven insights to enhance business performance and mitigate risks. With responsibilities ranging from analyzing financial data to automating processes, you will play a key role in driving strategic improvements. Collaborate with various teams, develop insightful reports, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. If you have a passion for analytics and a knack for problem-solving, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Business or Financial Analysis.
• Strong experience in reporting and leading successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies and risks.
• Prepare financial and risk performance reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Excel

Problem-Solving

Documentation Skills

Presentation Skills

Research Skills

Education

BCom in Finance

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available!

OneCart is hiring a Business Analyst responsible for analysing the company’s financial and business risk position, and recommending policy actions through data-driven insights. This role bridges the gap between IT, Finance, and Operations using analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver strategic improvements.

Core Activities & Accountabilities Manage & Monitor Business Transactions

• Deliver on business financial performance by minimizing risk and improving shareholder value.
• Monitor and reconcile card transactions.
• Investigate and report suspected fraud and financial irregularities.
• Verify payments, refunds, and identify trends in fraudulent activity.
• Collect and analyse financial data to assess potential gains/losses in projects or operations.
  
  

Analyse Business Processes

• Evaluate existing processes to identify inefficiencies or risks.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Document business processes and requirements.
• Automate repetitive or manual business tasks.
  
  

Business Risk Analysis

• Use data analytics to identify and assess business risks.
• Monitor internal/external data that could affect business decisions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations for leadership.
• Investigate economic/financial trends that may present risks or opportunities.
• Stay up-to-date with IT and process advancements.
• Train staff on financial risk management.
• Develop and monitor improvement projects.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve risk-related issues.
  
  

Financial & Risk Reporting

• Prepare financial and risk performance reports for Massmart and internal stakeholders.
• Create and distribute dashboards and risk reports.
• Automate reports and dashboards where possible.
• Contribute to monthly finance reporting and insights.
• Collaborate with finance for accurate risk reporting.
  
  

Self-Management & Team Collaboration

• Maintain a positive attitude and professional work ethic.
• Drive your own skills development and career growth.
• Manage your workload effectively and meet deliverables.
• Work closely with team members and support collective goals.
• Uphold company values and policies.
• Report suspected fraud through proper channels.
  
  

General Reporting & Planning

• Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting.
• Analyse business results and recommend systems/process improvements.
  
  

Significant Dimensions

(Quantitative impact details to be provided based on internal metrics – e.g. budgets, volume of transactions, etc.)

Job Specifications

Minimum Requirements

• BCom in Finance or relevant business qualification.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Business or Financial Analysis.
• Strong experience in reporting, presenting, and leading successful projects.
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is a strong advantage.
  
  

Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Excellent documentation and presentation abilities.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Experience with dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) is an advantage.
• Ability to conduct research and apply findings effectively.