Financial Systems Analyst

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to join our finance team in Midrand, Gauteng. You will optimize financial ERP systems, ensure data integrity, and support reporting and analysis, working closely with IT and finance to implement, maintain, and enhance applications.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in financial systems, experience with SAP FI/CO or Oracle Financials, strong SQL skills, and the ability to translate business needs into technical specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Financial Systems Analyst, ERP consultant, or similar role.
• Proven experience with major ERP systems such as SAP FI/CO or Oracle Financials.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial business processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for system enhancements.
• Develop and execute test plans for system changes and upgrades.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for financial systems, resolving user issues promptly.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including user guides and process flows.
• Assist in the development and automation of financial reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial systems meet business needs and compliance requirements.
• Participate in system optimization projects to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Provide training to end-users on financial system functionalities.

Skills

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Oracle Financials

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, is seeking a skilled and analytical Financial Systems Analyst to join their finance team in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA. This role is crucial for optimizing the company's financial systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting financial reporting and analysis processes. You will work closely with both IT and finance departments to implement, maintain, and enhance financial applications, troubleshoot system issues, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial processes and expertise in financial software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for system enhancements.
• Develop and execute test plans for system changes and upgrades.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for financial systems, resolving user issues promptly.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including user guides and process flows.
• Assist in the development and automation of financial reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial systems meet business needs and compliance requirements.
• Participate in system optimization projects to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Provide training to end-users on financial system functionalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Financial Systems Analyst, ERP consultant, or similar role.
• Proven experience with major ERP systems such as SAP (FI/CO modules), Oracle Financials, or similar.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial business processes.
• Proficiency in SQL, database management, and data analysis is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including performance bonuses, medical aid, and retirement fund contributions.
• The Hybrid work model allows for a balance between on-site collaboration and remote flexibility in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA.
• Professional development opportunities are actively supported.