Test Analyst: Job Grade: 09: SLS: Finance: Bellville
Job details
Since our establishment in 1918, Sanlam has been a prominent part of the South African business landscape. We have always held a long-term view of how business adapts to the demands of the environment in which it operates. Today, in a dynamic world, we see an evolving set of social, economic, political and environmental imperatives that require our skilful response. For us at Sanlam, sustainable business practice means recognising both our broader responsibilities as an organisation in society, and the new opportunities that arise from this thinking. Our Vision is: To be the leader in client-centric wealth creation, management, and protection in South Africa; To be a leading Pan-African financial services Group with a meaningful presence in India and South-East Asia; and To play a niche role in wealth and investment management in specific developed markets. Our Values are: Acting with integrity; Growing shareholder value through innovation and superior performance; Leading with courage; Serving with pride; and Caring because there is respect for one another
What will you do?
Outputs/Core Tasks:
Thorough and accurate testing, addressing of discrepancies and successful Implementation of requirements form a vital part of this role. It's also imperative to understand the link between Finance output and Source entries being generated.
Throughout the end-to-end process, his person is responsible for Administration (on Jira, Confluence, Excel, etc), Planning and Organizing of data and activities to ensure successful and on time delivery.
Quality and Timeliness are essential, as Financials and several other stakeholders are impacted by delivery of the Finance tasks.
The key performance areas of this role include the following:
Thorough Analysis of Release Backlog list
Consultation with related parties to identify Finance Requirements
Specification & Distribution of Accounting Specifications
Compilation of Test & Delivery Matrix
Administration, Planning and Organizing of work to ensure successful and on time delivery
Preparation and Provision of Test Cases
Ensure that solutions deliver on Business Expectation
Participate in quality System, Regression and User Acceptance Testing (Flows & Manual)
Management of Errors & Exceptions
Attendance of Daily Squad Stand-ups (and Actions where required)
Compilation of Progress and related Reports
Post-implementation Checks & Reporting
Comply with company policies and procedures, standards and methodologies
What will make you successful in this role?
Role Requirements:
Qualifications:
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Information Systems an advantage
ISTQB CTAL Foundation Test Analyst Certificate and/or other relevant qualification
Experience:
3 - 5 years' related experience of Software Testing/Quality Assurance within a Finance team
Solid understanding of Software quality and agile methodologies, tools and techniques
Experience as System Tester in an Agile environment
Experience in Epsilon transactions preferred
Practical Accounting experience
Knowledge:
Strong general Accounting knowledge and abilities
Good understanding of Information Technology
The ability to converse in both domains
In depth knowledge of MS Excel
SAP 4 experience will be an advantage
Knowledge and understanding of Life Insurance Business an advantage
Epsilon (Policy Administration System) will be an advantage
SQL in various environments
PPO, Jira and Confluence
Understanding / experience of analysis methodologies
Personal Attributes
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
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