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Job Title:

SAP SAC Consultant

Duration:

8 months

Work Location:

Hybrid

More about the Area & Team:

A SAP SAC planning consultant will join a team of finance, data and SAP specialists in Finance Regulatory Reporting domain.

More about the project:

• Problem to solve
• Solution/Deliverable
• Attractive Tech exposure

Job Description / Responsibilities:

SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting)

Background and experience required:

• Years of Experience
• Industry Experience

Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries.

Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, or other SAP products is highly desirable.

Certification in SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.

Knowledge in writing R – Scripts

Detailed Competencies required for this role:

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning and Analytics modules.
• Hands-on experience with SAC data modeling, scripting (Advanced Formula), and planning functions.
• Expertise in connecting SAC with various data sources, including SAP BW, HANA, and third-party systems.
• Knowledge of predictive features in SAC and experience with Smart Predict.
• Understanding of SAC security concepts, including roles, teams, and data access control.
• BW4 Hana modeling an advantage

Functional Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Expertise in delivering user-friendly and visually appealing dashboards.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to learning and staying updated on SAC advancements.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
  

Detailed Deliverables / Outputs expected of the successful candidate:

• Design and implement SAC Planning models to address business needs in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Develop complex calculations, data transformations, and input forms to enable effective planning processes.
• Configure data integration with SAP and non-SAP systems to populate planning models.
• Set up workflows, data locking, and version management to streamline planning cycles.
• Knowledge in writing R – Scripts
• Provide support for what-if scenarios, variance analysis, and predictive planning functionalities.

SAC Analytics & Reporting:

• Design and deliver SAC stories and dashboards for advanced analytics and interactive reporting.
• Develop models and visualizations that provide actionable insights across different business functions (e.g., finance, sales, supply chain).
• Create KPIs, charts, and custom widgets to enhance decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge in writing R – Scripts

• Optimize data connectivity with various data sources (SAP BW, S/4HANA, HANA, Excel, etc.).

Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills):

- Include minimum years of experience required per skill

• 5+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, with at least 2+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries.

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Job Title:

Lead Solutions Analyst

Industry/Client:

Banking

Duration:

6 months contract

Work Location:

Johannesburg

Job Description:

• Solution/System Analyst required to Analyse the As-Is System and its interfaces
• Identify and engage with Interfacing systems in terms of solution design and documenting the processes.
• Translate elicited business requirements into user story format that is immediately usable for DevOps teams
• Providing the Development team with solution design documents and specifications (User Stories and Test Cases)
• Liaison between various Business and System Stakeholders.
• Work as part of a DevOps team, apply analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements into user stories.
• Following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity with a specific focus on testing.
• Support and coordinate production implementation and hyper care monitoring activities
• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and Company Policies and Policy Standards.
• Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.

More about the BU Team:

SWIFT CBPR+ protocol implementation project which is an Industry project and has reputational implications for the bank in the international swift community as well as a requirement for Cloud AWS expertise.

How we stay relevant:

Is by working as part of a DevOps team, leverage specialist analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practice to elicit, define and organize business requirements. Translate & document business requirements into user stories & specifications (Full Stack, Cross System) detailing integration points, business & associated risk / opportunities to be realized. And following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity including assuming responsibility for manual application testing processes, frameworks & outcomes..

Requirements:

• Min 5 years Systems/ Solution Analyst experience
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in Agile Methodology & working embedded within an Agile team / teams (ability to Define and write detailed User Stories)
• Information Systems Analyst certification from Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (beneficial)
• Banking domain experience essential
• Expertise in Systems Design & Integration
• Testing Certification (beneficial)
• Process Mapping Techniques (data mapping)
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to write Java code (beneficial)
• Strong SQL Skills
• Strong knowledge of integration between systems (MQ, REST, SOAP, File)

Technical skills and experience required:

Experience in Agile Methodology & working embedded within an Agile team / teams (ability to Define and write detailed User Stories)

Strong knowledge of integration between systems (MQ, REST, SOAP, File)

Expertise in Systems Design & Integration

Testing Certification (beneficial)

Process Mapping Techniques (data mapping)

Presentation Skills

Ability to write Java code (beneficial)

Strong SQL Skills

Methodologies required (Mandatory Skills):

Min 5 years Systems/ Solution Analyst experience

Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams

Experience in Agile Methodology & working embedded within an Agile team / teams (ability to Define and write detailed User Stories)

Banking domain experience essential

Beneficial Skills (Desired Skills):

Information Systems Analyst certification from Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (beneficial)

Expertise in Systems Design & Integration

Testing Certification (beneficial)

Mandatory Skills:

Min 5 years Systems/ Solution Analyst experience Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams Experience in Agile Methodology & working embedded within an Agile team / teams (ability to Define and write detailed User Stories) Banking domain experience essential

Desired Skills:

Information Systems Analyst certification from Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (beneficial)

Expertise in Systems Design & Integration Testing Certification (beneficial)

IT Support Engineer

January 2024

Contract duration:

12 Month

Location:

KZN

Company:

Logistics Firm

General:

Expectations:

• Excellent telephone manner and written communication
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to manage End User frustrations effectively, and exercise the patience needed to communicate to End Users who may often be unhappy (without face to face interaction)
• Ability to follow predefined procedures and escalate timeously to the Support Manager where required 
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within SLA timeframes 
• Ability to use knowledge base resources to resolve problems 
• Good attitude towards work and colleagues 
• Consistent, prompt delivery of often common or repetitive tasks 
• Punctuality when keeping appointments and awareness of written tone 
• Own car and Valid Driver license essential.

Job Description:

• Provide initial troubleshooting steps to diagnose common End User problems and apply necessary resolutions 
• Work independently or part of a growing team 
• Provide consistent accurate communication to peers and Customers alike 
• Active Directory skills and good working knowledge with Group Policies 
• Understanding of O365 and mail related technologies 
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding skills with proven methodology - must be able to troubleshoot problems telephonically with minimal assistance 
• Excellent Desktop operating system knowledge and troubleshooting 
• Create new Incidents in the HelpDesk Ticket System daily, Troubleshoot, and show descriptive steps taken to resolve
• Be abreast of technology changes and be able to motivate technology changes to the Client where necessary 
• Good understanding of WAN and LAN infrastructure's 
• Ability to form customer relationships remotely 
• Ability to write accurate and descriptive fault reports when required 
• Ability to provide support to multiple Customer environments which often involve an ever-changing IT landscape 
• Be prepared to perform overtime work and after hours support if required 
• Required to go on Standby 
• Ability to Configure and manage Wi-fi AP’s
  

Added Advantages:

• SAP 1st line support
• Sound knowledge of T&A systems
• AWS cloud practitioner certified.

Academic Requirements:

• IT Diploma or equivalent degree
• A+ & N+
• 3-4 working experience in the industry

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Job Title:

Business Intelligence Business Analyst

Description:

Ideally looking for a BI Business Analyst with 5 years plus experience. An individual with Business Intelligence projects who possesses great technical skills and project management skills to complement her BA skill would have an added advantage.

Requirements:

• B degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Studies, or similar with a focus on either systems or databases or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification or higher
• Two (2) years’ experience in management information role
• Three (3) years’ experience with the use of analytical tools such as Hadoop, SAS or MS SQL with Power BI being the most important.
• Three (3) years’ experience in requirements gathering and documentation
• Knowledge and exposure to data warehouse design and business intelligence applications and information products.
• An understanding of change management and its importance in business process transformation
• Experience in a multi project environment
• Power BI is a must have (3 years experience)
• Python
• SQL ( Postgres, MS SQL )
• Qlikview

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Core Skills:

• Software Testing Concepts
• Selenium Automation (with Core Java)
• API/ DB Testing
• Preferably 3 – 4 years experienced. 
• Strong understanding and experience in manual testing.
• Should be strong in Test Analysis, Test Case Design, Defect Reporting and Management, Test Reporting.
• Hands-on experience in Selenium automation (with Core Java) using standard frameworks (Hybrid, Keyword, TestNG). (at least 2 years)
• Good understanding of API Testing (REST/ SOAP) using tools like Postman, JMeter, SOAPUI

Work Location:

Remote

More about the Area & Team:

N/A

More about the project:

·    Problem to solve.

·    Solution/Deliverable

·    Attractive Tech exposure

The main purpose of the role is to provide technical support on complex transactions originating from a variety of Treasury businesses including managing complex change. Overall job responsibilities include:

· Providing support in dealing with the accounting for new transactions (including CIB, Group and client reporting perspective) for all Treasury related services

· Provide leadership to the teams running the central hedge accounting solution and controlling Treasury’s risk under management

· Oversee daily and monthly financial reporting for central hedging and Treasury risk management areas

· Provide technical and transactional support across the Treasury business

· Provide change support relating to complex regulatory or other regime changes to Treasury Finance and Treasury

Job Description / Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities Accountability:

Management of Central Hedging Solution – 60% · To be responsible for the Group Hedge Accounting solutions owned by Treasury, ultimately to maintain Hedge Accounting at minimal economic impact post, whilst ensuring appropriate & adequate controls and reconciliations.

· Ensure appropriate valuation techniques are applied in order to measure hedged risk.

· Presentation and interpretation to senior management within and outside Treasury of hedge effectiveness results achieved, as well as monitoring of current arrangements to predict expected hedge effectiveness

· Financial reporting and documentation function, ensuring controls are maintained and information reported is accurate and timely.

· Maintain and develop Hedge Accounting solutions and infrastructure as fit for purpose with respect to current Group business mix and within the bounds of existing standards and legislation

Accountability: Providing Technical Advice to Treasury and Other areas – 20%

· Provide ad hoc hedge accounting support to other parts of the Group as the Group centre for excellence, and implement and extend a group wide policy for hedge accounting covering all types of hedge “exposure” including liaising with external auditors to achieve optimum accounting treatment. Support other group areas and areas of Treasury in accounting for Financial Instruments

· A principle point of contact for accounting technical issues in Treasury, providing expert accounting technical and structuring advice across all Treasury pillars and finance disciplines

· Partner across all Treasury pillars on accounting and other regulatory/technical aspects of proposed new transactions, products & process changes affecting the Treasury business

· Assess implications of all capital applications (including liaising with regulatory, tax and other experts across the group as necessary) and co-ordinate response across Treasury Finance and other business finance functions Accountability: Manage impact of technical change on Treasury – 10%

· Monitor accounting and regulatory change as they relate to Treasury business, communicate relevant changes to Treasury & Treasury Finance teams, assess impact on Treasury business model, systems and processes Accountability: Treasury Change initiatives – 10%

· Ensure anticipated/proposed change is aligned to internal business strategies and external regulations

· Ensure anticipated change does not adversely impact the hedge effectiveness or economic benefit of deal structure(s)

· Provide technical input and support to change initiatives where necessary

· Setting up and chairing of working groups where appropriate

· Provide support to head of change delivery for Treasury

Background and experience required:

·    Years of Experience

·    Industry Experience

· Relevant finance degree (CA, CFA or FRM). · +3 years relevant and specific experience in a treasury or markets technical role.

Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)

· Strong technical accounting and regulatory skills

· Strong understand of derivative valuations

· Strong understanding of hedge accounting and treasury operations

· Exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills and the ability to communicate at all levels

· The ability to work in a pressured and unstructured environment and to cope with the demands of working to tight deadlines

· Performance orientated and client service driven

· Presentation skills Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)

· Deciding and initiating action

· Learning and researching

· Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

· Relating and networking

· Adapting and responding to change

· Persuading and influencing

Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills):

·    Include minimum years of experience required per skill

·    Valuation experience will also be beneficial

·    Must specifically indicate that they have hedge accounting experience, not just experience in         hedging

·    The biggest focus is on hedge accounting