IT Business Analyst FICO

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; USD 1,729 - 4,035; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Business Analyst (FICO) in Westville, where your expertise will drive impactful projects and enhance operational quality. This role involves ensuring effective testing, managing documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs. With a focus on ERP applications and continuous improvement, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of IT solutions. If you're passionate about technology and business, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in IT or relevant business function.
• Strong knowledge of ERP applications related to finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tests are conducted and documented per business standards.
• Manage application quality assurance and help desk activities.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Quality Assurance

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Information Technology

BCom

BSc

Tools

ERP Systems

Change Management Software

Job description

About the job IT Business Analyst FICO

Key purpose:

Our company is currently on the hunt to acquire an IT Business Analyst (FICO). The role will be based in Westville and report into the Applications Manager.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Ensures that all tests are conducted and documented according to the standards agreed upon by the business unit and IT.
2. Responsible for ensuring that all documentation accurately reflects the status of changes and outstanding issues so that business requirements reflect application features and functions.
3. Ensures that IT programs/initiatives are consistently implemented and managed from an ITGC, TCO & Sustainability perspective.
4. Manages specific application quality assurance and help desk activities including the tracking of bug reports and change requests and ensuring their timely resolution.
5. Ensures that all items follow the change management process and are entered and tracked through the change management software.
6. Responsible for the overall success of testing, including results verification and acquiring the relevant release sign-off.
7. Establishes the purpose and deliverables of the test effort.
8. Ensures continuing operational quality by documenting bug fixes and enhancements.
9. Participates in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems assist in determining the project scope.
10. Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their problems and needs.
11. The Business analyst documents the functional and verifies technical design of the system in conjunction with a developer or system specialist.

Qualifications and experience:

1. Degree in Information Technology / BCom / BSc.
2. Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
3. ERP Applications with specific reference to Finance, Cost & Management Accounting and Profitability Analysis.
4. Demonstrated success in managing projects relating to superior performance and Continuous Business Improvement.
5. Valid Code E drivers' license.
6. Relevant systems Exposure or certification for ERP system.
7. Relevant systems exposure Best of breed systems.