About the position
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with finance departments and other stakeholders to gather and understand the business requirements,
- Create user stories and acceptance criteria
- Analyse and document detailed specifications for modifications, enhancements, or new features within the ERP system
- Work with technical teams to design and configure the ERP system based on identified business requirements
- Ensure the system is aligned with industry best practise and meets the organizations financial needs
- Ensure that the ERP system complies with relevant financial regulations and industry standards
Support the business in preparation of the business case - Develop and execute implementation plans for deploying new features to the ERP system
- Collaborate with product managers/owners and other teams to ensure smooth implementation without disrupting day-to-day operations
Collaborate with finance stakeholders and Infotec to understand the finance and information strategy
Identify key industry trends and emerging technological enablers for continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in the Finance ERP domain - Conduct thorough testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the ERP system functions correctly and provide valuable feedback to enhance system performance
- Identify and address any issues or discrepancies in the system's performance
- Implement routine maintenance tasks and updates to keep the system running smoothly
- Develop and maintain user guides and manuals for financial systems (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Conduct training sessions for finance users on new functionalities or system updates.
- Provide ongoing support to users, addressing questions, issues, and troubleshooting problems related to the ERP system
- Engage with internal stakeholders and collaborate closely with various teams
- Work with the business to ensure readiness for the future state, from a process, people and technology perspective.
- Communicate changes effectively and ensure alignment between business needs and system capabilities
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, information systems or related field
- SAP ERP finance experience, or other ERP finance experience
- Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification is a plus
- 2 - 3 years functional experience in Finance Information Systems
Skills:
- Proficiency in ERP systems, integration, maintenance, and reporting
- Analytical and project management skills
- Deadlines and results driven
- Ability to work under pressure with agility
Excellent Problem solving and communication skill
Behaviours: - Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
- Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
- Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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ABOUT US
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
Are you with us?
ABOUT THE TEAM
The finance team at TFG provides the highest level of financial support and expertise across the entire business. This includes budget and expense control, inventory control, tax, compliance, cash flow, audits, trading and non-trading accounts, asset management and reporting. They work collaboratively to make sure that all aspects of our business are running optimally.
