South Africa: Business Support Specialist (SAPS4 /Finance Manager) – (PERMANENT) posted by PM Connection
Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00
| Employer | PM Connection |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Medical |
| Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
Main Purpose of the Job (Overall Objective)
To provide financial support by working closely with the business unit heads to help develop and oversee a variety of projects related to the organization’s revenue, annual statements etc. This role combines the financial oversight duties and coordination of project management. Ensure the integrity of the companys financial systems and consistently enhance system capabilities; reduce inefficiencies through liaising between finance and IT and assist the end users to define their processes, problems, opportunities and needs and identifying the requirements to solve them. Develop the Finance IT systems roadmap for group services and ensure that this strategic plan is aligned to Group Finance requirements.
Key Performance Areas:
Gathering and analyzing data, organizing reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Perform the role of a process architect on projects, in consultation with the business and IT, understands the bigger picture, and strategic priorities which include the business and IT operating plans.
To drive and report on financial system compliance through identification of non-compliance and adhoc data integrity testing.
To implement control of financial systems by defining authorisation profiles for SAP finance users; ensuring adherence to segregation of duty standards.
Report, develop, lead, and coordinate responsibilities of cross-functional teams.
Develop project schedules, identify milestones and deliverables, and ensure that projects are
Job Specification
Skills:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
High level of commercial acumen.
Advanced computer software skills, including writing macros in Excel and other accounting packages.
Advanced skills in analysing financial data and generating reports to support business decisions.
Problem solving skills and capability to troubleshoot issues, provide solutions, and support end-users effectively.
Knowledge:
Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles.
3-years knowledge/ hands-on experience of SAP application and configuration.
Logistics and distribution business acumen.
Project, Planning & Organising
Process optimization and audit trails
IT systems and process understanding
Personal Competencies:
Deciding and Initiating Action
Writing and Reporting
Analysing
Planning and organising
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Required Minimum Education and Qualification
Essential: CIMA or relevant financial qualification
CA or MBA will be advantageous.
Minimum Experience Required to do the Job
Proficiency in SAP S4.
4 to 5 years experience in Finance systems implementations (Bespoke to Enterprise)
Extensive experience within distribution, logistics, FMCG and/or manufacturing industries is essential.
High volume, high transactional, inventory management experience in semi-automated environments.
Sound transactional / operational experience with a strong business acumen.
Pharmaceutical industry experience will be advantageous.
Project appraisal and costing experience of 5 years within a listed / medium capitalized company.
Experience in training and support also desirable.
Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.
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