Junior System Integration Testing Analyst

Praesignis (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is looking for a Financial Testing Specialist. Responsibilities include executing predefined tests on FIP disclosures, validating SAP workflows, and collaborating with the team to ensure compliance with financial reporting. Ideal candidates will possess a BCom degree, familiarity with SAP systems, and demonstrate strong analytical and collaborative skills. This role is crucial in supporting financial data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in financial reporting, audit or SAP finance projects.
• Experience preparing FIPs or similar data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute tests on GRDC Forms and SAP BTP workflows, ensuring data flows.

Skills

Good understanding of IFRS

Experience in consolidation and disclosure requirements

Familiarity with SAP GRDC and SAP BTP

Experience in System Integration Testing (SIT)

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Collaborative

Education

BCom degree (or higher) in accounting sciences

Tools

SAP GRDC

SAP BTP

Disclosure related systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Execute predefinedtest casesto variousFIP disclosures(e.g., segment reporting, notes, reconciliations).
• Execute tests onGRDC Forms andSAP BTP workflows, ensuring data flows and validations are correct.
• Assist in identifyingdata anomalies,workflow errors, anddisclosure mismatches.
• Document test results, raise defects, and support resolution tracking.
• Collaborate with the CA and FIPs team to ensure test coverage aligns with financial reporting requirements.

Accounting & Financial Expertise

• Good understanding of IFRS.
• Experience in consolidation and disclosure requirements.
• Experience preparing FIPs or similar data collection systems aiding the compilation of the annual financial statements, including:
  • Notes to the financial statements
  • Reconciliation of reported vs. consolidated figures.

FIP or Disclosure Toolset Expertise

• Basic familiarity with disclosure related systems

SAP Knowledge

• Familiarity with SAP GRDC and SAP BTP
• Understanding of how financial data flows through SAP systems (not necessarily technical config).

Testing & QA

• Experience in System Integration Testing (SIT)or User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Skilled in executing test cases that reflect real-world financial scenarios.
• Able to identify and elevate issues related to data integrity, compliance, or workflow failures.

Preferred Background

• BCom degree (or higher) in accounting sciences
• 1–3 years in financial reporting, audit or SAP finance projects.
• Exposure to SAP Group Reporting or similar consolidation tools.

Soft Skills

• Quick study: A ability to grasp complex concepts in a timely manner.
• Detail-oriented: Precision in reviewing financial disclosures and test results.
• Analytical: Able to spot inconsistencies in financial data and workflow behaviour.
• Collaborative: Works well with finance, IT, and development teams and in a professional manner. Good communication skills.
• Documentation-focused: Comfortable executing test plans and documenting defect logs and SIT reports.
• Accountability: Ability to take accountability and remain confidential when handling sensitive financial data.