VISION To be a well admired pan-African conglomerate MISSION To be a world class conglomerate Our Core Values Team Work and collaboration We are part of a team committed to working together across companies. Only by sharing ideas, technologies and talents can the Group achieve and sustain profitable growth Keeping Commitment We believe that following through on promises is the best way to maintain credibility with colleagues, employees and customers Continuous Improvement We are committed to getting better every day in all we do, as individuals and as teams. By better understanding customers, their expectations and continuously working to innovate and improve products, services and processes, we will become the best. Respect and fairness We appreciate our diversity and differences in opinions and believe that respect - for our colleagues, customers, partners and all those with whom we interact - is essential to productive business relationships. Bold We are undaunted by tough challenges, realistic about what is possible, optimistic about seizing opportunities. We have the courage to say what we think is right, the integrity to stick to our principles and the tenacity to see it through.
Purpose of Job
- The Business Analyst is responsible for performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and performing project monitoring on new and existing projects. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to business users.
Functionally reports to: Project Manager
Working Arrangement: Onsite
Duties & Responsibilities
- Providing data and analysis that support monitoring corporate performance, and ascertain progress toward the attainment of stated company’s objectives and projects
- Creating status reports against budget/ target/ milestone to determine progress towards attaining objectives
- Review Group’s processes with C-level executives quarterly or as the need arises
- Conduct research and analysis on market information necessary for business goals
- Identify internal and external strategic initiatives to drive Organizational strategy
- Deliver and discuss findings with our GMs and other line Managers to support process improvements – where applicable
- Work to help develop and research best in class practices for the Organization
- Collaborate with the team to develop a strategic roadmap for needs, partnerships and industry trends
- Document analysis, activities and create internal communications
- Work on projects as assigned by Manager
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Key Comptency Requirements
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Assist in defining the project business case
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Map out tasks including the use of project management software such as Zoho
- Manage deliverables according to the plan, using effective tracking and follow up methods
- Report and escalate to management as needed
- Gather requirements from business units or users
- Document technical and business requirements
- Verify that project deliverables meet the requirements
- Establish a project schedule and determine each phase
- Provide regular updates and reports to upper management
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Contributing to overall project objectives
- Completing individual deliverables
- Working with users to establish and meet business needs
- Documenting processes
- Test solutions to validate objective
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Manage the relationship with the project team and all stakeholders
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
- Develop and manage a communication plan throughout the project
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
- Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Job Requirements & Person Specifications
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis within the manufacturing/FMCG industry
- Masters degree/MBA would be an advantage
- Strong analytical acumen
- Accurate critical reasons skills
- Strong finance acumen
- Excellence on project delivery
- Ability to manage information systems for data relevance, accuracy and delivery
- Possess excellent analytical & MS Excel skills
- Demonstration of core business values
- Excellent presentation and communication (written & verbal) skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
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