Key job objectives include
To ensure that efficient and cost-effective business solutions and processes are in place to address business needs/requirements.
To understand the current business environment:
Analyse and understand the current business environment
Analyse and understand the current business strategies
Understand the current trends and developments in the industry
To identify and understand business requirements:
Work with user departments in the identification and documentation of user requirements
Assess and document the business implication of user requirements to the business process
involved
Propose and document process improvements where appropriate
Define business rules and guide the implementation of these rules in the development of the various application systems
To determine a suitable solution to address business needs/requirements:
Works closely with System Analysts and Project Managers to design and implement solutions
Provide input on alternatives presented by the technical designers and answer detailed questions regarding the business design
Engage the most appropriate business representatives to obtain input and agreement on alternatives that are presented
To deliver the required solution:
Research, document and prepare business cases on appropriate technologies, which will align with the business strategies of the organisation
Define scope of solution and ensure understanding of scope by business user
Review technical solutions and As Is business processes against business requirement specification
Documenting and evaluating required data and information
Facilitate and co-ordinate User Acceptance Testing
Understand, document and escalate project risks
Liaise with other project areas to co-ordinate interdependencies and resolve issues

To train business users:
Render support and facilitate sessions for end-users, including training where applicable
To continuously support the business environment:
Maintain an understanding of enterprise business initiatives and objectives, the various line
portfolios, and
current trends and developments in the technology field
To lead, mentor and coach junior and intermediate BA’s within the stream:
Assist Senior Business Analyst to monitor portfolio activities
Coaching and mentoring for the domain stream BAs in BA tools and processes
Provide input to strategic planning and setting of goals objectives
Prioritise business requests
Understand interdependencies across capability areas
Manage BA workload
KPA/KPI monitoring
Manage BA leave, overtime, etc.
Qualifications
3-year Financial Degree/Diploma
Desirable:
FTI Diploma
Experience
5 years Business analysis in Finance
5 years ERP systems
2-3 years) Retail industry
SAP FI experience
Knowledge and Skills
Formal training in business analysis and design methodologies
Experience in participating in projects
Solid track record in successful delivery in the BA environment
Must have solid BA experience, Retail, SAP and a good understanding of accounting. They will be required to do an accounting assessment.
Experience in a global business environment is preferred
Business understanding of the broader retail industry will be advantageous.

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