Analyst Finance System

Overview:

WELCOME TO SITA

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Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

The Analyst – Finance Systems & Processes plays a key role in managing and supporting the creation and maintenance of project codes, Oracle Time and Labour entries, and master data requests. This role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting processes, contributing to the smooth operation of finance functions. The analyst is responsible for specific recurring monthly activities related to project codes and Oracle Time and Labour. As a member of the Global Project Code Support team, the analyst supports end-to-end processing, reporting, and audit activities within their scope of responsibility

This role supports the successful delivery of one or more small to medium-sized finance sub-projects, ensuring they are completed on time, and to the defined quality standards. It is specifically responsible for creating and maintaining project documentation, translating end-user requirements for the information systems team, and playing a key role in the execution of project plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide ongoing process and system support to the finance community, resolving operational issues as they arise.
- Assist finance teams & business during the request submission phase by contributing key inputs to the project steering committee, ensuring projects are realistic in terms of cost, quality, and timelines.
- Gather and analyse end-user requirements, translating them into clear system specifications.
- Support the management and execution of projects in alignment with the agreed project plan and defined Project Methodology, helping to reduce risk, manage issues, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Monitor progress regularly, tracking activity completion, deliverables, and quality levels against the plan, and initiate corrective actions for any deviations.
- Represent the project internally by reporting on status to the steering committee and key stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver accurate progress reports, including regular updates for the Finance System Alignment Meetings.
- Support and maintain strong relationships with internal customers to ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle and ongoing support phase.
- Ensure customer goals are met, secure acceptance of project deliverables, and conduct post-project lessons learned sessions.
- Facilitate a smooth handover from the project team to the operational line organization, ensuring continuity and sustainability.

Main responsibilities

- Develop and maintain KPI reports to monitor and evaluate data quality metrics.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of Project Codes, Oracle Time & Labour, and Master Data requests and tickets, maintaining 100% quality compliance.
- Document data quality standards, procedures, and best practices to support consistent and reliable data management.
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in Oracle Finance and Accounting modules.
- Process data and information accurately and completely, in alignment with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Reconcile data within the assigned area of responsibility, identifying discrepancies and initiating corrective action plans as needed.
- Address and resolve queries by liaising with internal and external stakeholders; escalate unresolved issues to the line manager as appropriate.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate, complete, and timely documentation and analysis.
- Identify opportunities for organizational and process efficiency improvements.
- Contribute to departmental projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Produce monthly reports in accordance with the agreed reporting schedule.
- Regularly review and update internal processes and policies to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Support audit requests with comprehensive and accurate data analysis and documentation.

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE

- Ideally Five - Six years of experience within the finance function
- Minimum 3 years PQE with knowledge working in an Oracle project environment with a proven track record managing one or more medium to large projects or Line of business.
- Worked on Oracle finance/accounting modules is must
- 3-4 years’ work experience in a finance & accounting environment preferably within a medium size company with a matrix business structure
- University Degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent or Higher College education in Business studies

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

- Oracle knowledge
- Oracle Project Coding & Oracle SFS
- Proven experience in Finance & Accounting
- Advance Knowledge of Excel
- Financial Systems savvy in general.

PROFESSION COMPETENCIES

- Business Acumen
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Planning
- Financial Systems & Processes
- Quality Control

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Adhering to Principles & Values
- Communication
- Creating & Innovating
- Customer Focus
- Impact & Influence
- Leading Execution
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork

NICE-TO-HAVE:

- Previous experience in audit activities is an advantage.
- SFS / OAC knowledge as advantage
- PowerBI reporting
- SQL Query knowledge as advantage
- Data analysis approach

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

- Business University degree diploma or equivalent; - Accounting or Finance qualification would be preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning

🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.