Systems Application Specialist

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

20004419

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Location:

City of Cape Town Metro, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides input into ITS strategy and Finance systems strategy - Collaborates with the IT manager a

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Introduction

To partner with the IT Manager and the Finance application teams to ensure the delivery of quality systems solutions that impact within a contained environment in order to satisfy business requirements in line with business strategy.

Job description

Provides input into ITS strategy and Finance systems strategy

Collaborates with the IT manager and ensures input into the one-year operating plan and projects priority plan in line with ITS strategy and relevant business requirements
Provides input into systems related Risk Management Strategies and risk mitigation

Delivers quality systems solutions and ensures optimal performance of system applications

Provide input and guidance to the IT manager and the application teams to ensure identification and delivery of system solutions
Drives the creation of system application roadmaps
Manages the process to determine system application impact assessments and architectural solutions

Keeps up to date with best practice and the latest developments

Proactively update ITS and the business where relevant
Absorbs and conveys detailed technical information
Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for delivering new and improving existing solutions to meet the business requirements

Ensures that solutions adhere to WW architectural, technical standards and principles

Provides application teams with architectural and technical thought leadership

Minimum requirements

• 3-year IT qualification

• 3-5 years relevant experience

Additional Criteria

• Oracle EBS and EPM application content, application, and architectural knowledge advantageous

• Relevant technical and architectural knowledge

• Relevant deep application content knowledge

• Project management skills

• Relevant Financial business knowledge

• Drive the implementation of technology strategy based on business needs / requirements on initiatives of reasonable complexity and awareness of architecture / integration dependencies

• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings

• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved

• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself

• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects

• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly.

• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.

• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change

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