Business Analyst - (Enablement and Insights)

Purpose :

To understand business requirements, conduct research and analysis and make recommendations and system changes that will improve process efficiencies and ensure system enhancements. Responsible for optimising financial processes and enhancing data accuracy. The candidate will produce in-depth reports by collecting, monitoring, studying, and analyzing data on the IS and accounting systems utilized by the Consumer Banking Finance department of the Bank.

Minimum requirements :

• A CA(SA) qualification and or relevant degree or Degree in Business Informatics/ Engineering/Finance/IT or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a business analyst role in banking or similar industry.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages and technology. 
• Knowledge of software and banking systems that include:
  • SAS
  • SQL 
  • Visual Basic
• Understanding of legislation such as:
  • IFRS 
  • SA tax legislation
• Analytical / numerical skills.
• Data/system analysis skills.
• Presentation skills.

Duties :

Treating Customers Fairly and Compliance

• Keep the client informed about progress through written communication, telephone/teams communications, and/or face-to-face meetings.
• Build a positive image by exceeding client expectations at all times.

Finance Systems 

• Logging and managing change orders on behalf of Consumer Business finance.
• Test and sign off system changes on behalf of Consumer Business finance.
• Preparing financial systems business cases, motivations, project plans and change specifications on behalf of Consumer Banking finance.

Solution Design

• Establish business requirements from stakeholders across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Facilitate the overall solution design of all new projects and / or existing processes between all stakeholders.

Financial Insights and reporting

• Design reports to facilitate the reconciliations.
• Automate the Consumer Banking Finance recons between the GL and sub systems.
• Designing reports and processes that will enhance the financial reporting of the Bank.

Critical competencies :

• In-depth knowledge of banking operations and business process enhancements.
• Knowledgeable in data and system analysis.
• Financial and numerical acumen.
• Exposure to and understanding of project management and agile methodologies.
• Stakeholder management.
• Documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Attention to detail and the ability to uncover and solve problems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Presentation Skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Adaptability.

Location: Midrand

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply for this position, send your cv lethabo@heitha.co.za