Finance jobs in South Africa

Vector Logistics

Junior Business Analyst (IT Applications: Finance)

Permanent

Midrand

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature‑controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can‑do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi‑temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

• To work in conjunction with the Business to identify, design and specify applications solutions that meet the Business requirements and achieve the Business benefit; and to facilitate the implementation of identified solutions utilising recognised project management methodologies.
• To provide key support to the business and extract maximum value from the information technology platform, specifically its SAP system, 3rd Party Applications.
• Execute tasks that are diversified and follow a wide range of complex procedures.
• Resolve operational issues and user queries related to Finance applications.
• Analyze data generally applied to the solution of specific and complex problems.
• Lead projects from pre‑initiation to closure delivering the business value proposition

• Assist users to resolve SAP (FI) related issues across the Vector Business.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts/external consultants to resolve technical SAP issues related to the Finance (FI) module.
• Create and maintain user training manuals and e‑learning material in conjunction with the business (super users) and learning team.
• Support the business after hours as and when required in order to maintain systems, meet operational and project requirements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and a good understanding of how to set up config and understand the FI process within SAP i.e. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Assets and Month end closing.
• Experience and knowledge working with SAP FI and SAP BW.

• Support the Applications Manager and the Business in identifying IT application solutions to address key Business requirements within FI.
• Quantify savings and efficiencies related to these opportunities and draw up BusinessCase documentation for submission to the Application Manager.

• Serve as a liaison between the Business and technical consultants to ensure the implementation of identified system enhancements for FI.
• Execute on small Business projects requiring IT systems implementation.
• Meet with relevant Business representatives to establish, understand and document detailed Business requirements to be met by the project.
• Compile and agree a scope definition document as well as functional specification document and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
• Assist with the calculation of the business case and return on investment with relevant Business users and stakeholders.
• Plan for project‑related hardware and software requirements by liaising on a non‑going basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).

• Communicate with Authorizations team to assist with creation and maintenance of user profiles in SAP in keeping with risk and audit standards.
• Authorize user access for new and existing users via the User Authorization Request (UAR) workflow.
• Assist with resolving user profile audit queries.

• Conduct regular system compliance audits for the FI module.
• Report on system non‑compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
• Identify and highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result of non‑compliance.
• Recommend compensating controls to the Applications Manager.

• Develop appropriate reports for the SAP FI module as requested by the Business.
• Maintain and proactively enhance reports.
• Run reports in the system as required by the Business.

• Provide ongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement within Business systems and applications.
• Develop specialist knowledge of the SAP FI module, identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations to the Applications Manager.
• Resolution of system non‑compliance.
• System audit coverage.

• BSc/ BCom Degree in Information Systems or BTECH in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
• Experience working on the SAP FI module, including setting up SAP config, is essential.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects relating to superior performance and continuous improvement.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• Demonstrated business and system knowledge of the SAP FI module.
• Advanced end user computer skills (MS Office, Project, Visio etc.).

Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you!