Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Business Analyst with banking experience to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is to support the identification, investigation, and documentation of business requirements while ensuring successful project execution within Accounting Control.

The Business Analyst will play a critical role in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), project management, and driving the implementation of key changes that enhance efficiency and accuracy.

This position requires an analytical mindset, strong problem-solving abilities, and a keen attention to detail to help streamline accounting processes and improve operational effectiveness.

If you have a deep understanding of banking operations, financial systems, and a passion for driving meaningful change, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analysis

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise to system users who request changes for all systems in use in the department. Support their understanding of the dependencies and interfaces between the systems and help them identify and use existing functionality as far as possible before pursuing new development.
• Continuously assess the efficiency of systems and processes in place in the department and make detailed recommendations to business process owners and product managers on how to improve, what the savings would be and possible implementation approaches.
• Develop and implement tools to improve processes within the department.
• Work closely with FC Tech Enablement and change teams on the use of new technologies/systems within the department.
• Analyze the impact of proposed changes on processes, systems, people, methods and controls, and advise stakeholders of the identified impact and proposed solutions for conflicts or risk issues.
• Support key AC technology activities associated with the implementation of SAP Hana.
• Participate in testing and document any failures or issues identified. Ensure that all the issues identified by all the testers are adequately documented, prioritised and scheduled for correction.

Project Management

• Complete all required project documentation including Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Technical Specifications, Functional Specifications and Project Status Reports.
• Develop and monitor deliverables and project milestones. Update and provide feedback including RAG (Red, Amber, Green) status on deliverables against target dates to the steering committee and project sponsor.
• With input from all impacted stakeholders, compile risk and issue logs for the projects and ensure that issues are adequately addressed or escalated.
• Monitor whether identified critical success factors have been achieved and if intended benefits have been realized.
• Hand over the project into Business As Usual (BAU) and ensure that the correct business process or system owners take accountability for the continuous implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering Degree (Non-negotiable)
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst and Project Manager in the banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, banking regulations, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in UAT testing, project management methodologies, and process enhancement.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• 3-5 years of business analyst experience, preferably on financial systems
• 3-5 years of business analyst experience, on building new software systems, maintaining and enhancing already developed system
• SAP and SQL experience
• VBA and JIRA Experience would be beneficial

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact financial projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and dynamic team.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to work@truenorthgrouo.co.za.

We look forward to seeing how your expertise can contribute to our team’s success!