Jobs at Discovery in South Africa

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Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Data Analysis
Date: 7 Feb

The system specialist will assume a support role in developing and implementing automation strategies and other efficiencies using the current and future financial systems.

1. Optimise existing financial processes by identifying opportunities to integrate Sage and the Business source systems.
2. Support internal business users currently on the Sage system in drawing up relevant business requirements.
3. Liaise with the external Sage partner relationship for ongoing Sage support and project engagements.
4. Schedule regular meetings between the Sage system support team, Finance, and the Sage Business partner to ensure resolution of open issues and updates on project statuses.
5. Identify and formalize a Sage training plan and provide user updates on enhancements implemented.
6. Provide ongoing day-to-day support to all business users.
7. Assist with coordinating all system upgrade implementations with IT, Sage, and the business partner.
8. Assist with reviewing the existing business continuity plan for the Sage application and identify and implement any updates required.
9. Liaise with auditors and assist with finance system related audits.
10. Assist with any other Sage or related Finance system queries or support.

IT related degree or certification or minimum 3 years' relevant work experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience working on the SageX3 application as a business system administrator.

1. Ability to operate independently and under pressure.
2. Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities and to deal with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
3. Strong understanding of contract terms and risk mitigation.
4. Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and be responsive to internal customer requirements.
5. Decisive and driven by deadlines, bias for action.
6. Willingness to challenge ideas and provide suggestions which are in the best interests of the company.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and other external professionals.
8. Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with internal customers and suppliers.

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.