Job Description

As a Business Process Analyst, you will be a trusted advisor in best practice business processes and solutions in SAP FICO and other ERP systems as required. Your role will involve analysing business processes, mapping them to the relevant systems, and identifying process improvements. You will be responsible for configuring and testing the SAP and other ERP systems to ensure alignment with business requirements, providing support and training, and managing projects as needed.Requirements

• Bachelors Degree/Diploma
• ITIL V4 Foundation or higher (advantageous)
• Project management qualification (Prince2 or PMBOK) (advantageous)
• SAP FICO certification (advantageous)

Minimum work experience required

• Minimum 5+ years SAP configuration and support experience.
• Experience in SAP implementations is an advantage
• Experience in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and financial concepts

Key performance areas

• Provide guidance and participate in the technical design review process to ensure high-quality technical designs.
• Manage and monitor application areas, ensuring minimal service interruption.
• Propose and develop solutions according to functional requirements and best practices.
• Promote and implement standard solutions within existing applications.
• Ensure effective communication and documentation for all projects.
• Participate in team dynamics and contribute to a motivated and high-functioning team.
• Identify potential cost reductions and drive these to completion.
• Ensure compliance with AFGRI frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Analyse and map business processes to SAP FICO system.
• Identify and implement process improvements and new solutions.
• Configure and test SAP system to meet business requirements.
• Provide training and develop training materials.
• Manage projects and provide change management.
• Ensure compliance with governance and policies.

Technical knowledge/capabilities

• Business process knowledge including the ability to document these processes.
• Strong understanding of Finance, Regulations, Accounting Packs, and Treasury function
• Experience in working knowledge of business processes and agricultural business systems where applicable
• Ability to create integrated system structures and work practices for self and team
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment for self and teams
• Demonstrated skill in managing the development of optimal business systems.
• Ability to communicate concepts in a concise and eloquent form to management and to cross-functional departments or teams verbally, in writing, and through pictures or diagrams when appropriate
• Experience in informational technology disciplines, e.g., system design, development, implementation, software applications and integrations, production operations, quality assurance and systems management, user support principles and practices, e.g., Software Development Life Cycle
• Knowledge of new technologies (in relevant field) maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes and make the appropriate recommendations
• Excellent MS Office 365 skills
• Experience in implementing quality guidelines, standards and procedures and alignment with external and internal teams
• Experienced in consulting and influencing stakeholders as and when required
• Sound decision-making ability
• Excellent administration skills
• Strong negotiation skills

Behavioural competencies

• Conflict management
• Assertiveness
• Exceptional problem management skills by fostering innovation and a common-sense approach
• Experienced in the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Exceptional customer service focus
• Ability to discern urgent situations and prioritise accordingly
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Strong team player
• High level of attention to detail and quality-driven
• A strong proponent of change
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Time Management
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen to understand
• Stress Tolerance, Perseverance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Analytical / problem-solving ability
• High level of integrity and reliability
• Creative and forward-thinking

Closing Date: 08 August 2024Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI's Employment Equity PolicyApplicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anothers personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that persons personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/ which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.

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