System Analyst

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment advisory firm is looking for a System Analyst in Cape Town. The role involves configuring, maintaining, and upgrading Tagetik software, managing user access, and ensuring timely data consolidation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience in IT Systems Administration. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Join a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an IT Systems Administrator role.
• Solid understanding of financial consolidation and data integration.
• Experience with Tagetik or another Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and upgrade the Tagetik software.
• Ensure accurate and timely consolidation of data from various sources.
• Provide end-user training and support, resolving system issues.

Skills

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Financial data reporting

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication skills

Multi-dimensional databases

SQL

MS Office Suite, especially Excel

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (IT, Finance, Business Administration)

Professional certifications in Tagetik or other EPM systems

Job description

System Analyst

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary: ZAR ,

About our client: Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies.

They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.

What you will be doing:

Configure, maintain, and upgrade the Tagetik software, including managing patches and enhancements through the full lifecycle.

Maintain and troubleshoot integrations to ensure accurate and timely consolidation of data from various sources (Finance, HR, ESG).

Manage user access and permissions, provide end-user training and support, and resolve system issues to ensure smooth operation.

Collaborate with different business teams to improve processes like reporting and consolidation automation, while maintaining detailed system documentation.

Assist in managing relationships with Tagetik and other third-party vendors to ensure effective issue resolution.

Qualifications:

A relevant tertiary degree (IT, Finance, Business Administration, etc.) would be beneficial.

Professional certifications in Tagetik or other EPM systems would be advantageous.

Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in an IT Systems Administrator role.

Solid understanding of financial consolidation and data integration.

Experience with multi‑dimensional databases and SQL.

Proven ability to manage system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non‑technical teams and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.

Experience with Tagetik or another Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system would be beneficial.

Experience with financial data reporting, regulatory compliance, user training, and proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.