Systems Administrator - Sage X3

Discovery Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Specialist in the Reporting Optimisation Team, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing financial processes through automation and system integration. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with internal teams and external partners, ensuring efficient use of the Sage system while driving continuous improvements. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will support users, manage project engagements, and contribute to the overall success of the financial systems. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about optimizing processes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with financial systems.
• IT-related degree or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize financial processes by integrating Sage with business systems.
• Provide ongoing support to users and coordinate system upgrades.

Skills

SageX3

Project Management

Effective Communication

Independent Work

Risk Mitigation

Education

IT-related degree or certification

3 years of relevant experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

System Specialist – Reporting Optimisation Team

The system specialist will assume a support role in developing and implementing automation strategies and other efficiencies using current and future financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Optimize existing financial processes by identifying opportunities to integrate Sage and the Business source systems.
2. Support internal business users currently on the Sage system by drawing up relevant business requirements.
3. Liaise with the external Sage partner for ongoing support and project engagements.
4. Schedule regular meetings between the Sage support team, Finance, and the Sage Business partner to ensure issue resolution and project updates.
5. Develop and communicate Sage training plans and updates on system enhancements.
6. Provide ongoing support to all business users.
7. Coordinate system upgrade implementations with IT, Sage, and the business partner.
8. Review and update the business continuity plan for the Sage application.
9. Liaise with auditors and assist with finance system audits.
10. Address any other Sage or related Finance system queries or support needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• IT-related degree or certification, or minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with SageX3 as a business system administrator.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and risk mitigation.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Decisive, deadline-driven, and proactive.
• Willingness to challenge ideas and suggest improvements.
• Collaborative work approach with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills for interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The company’s Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during recruitment. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people with disabilities.