Master Data Specialist – Westville
Minimum Requirements:
- B.Com (Financial Accounting) or other relevant tertiary qualification.
- Minimum 2 years experience working in a SAP master data environment or a similar integrated systems environment.
- Experience of business processes and disciplines.
- Accounts Payable knowledge would be an advantage.
Knowledge
- SAP or similar operating systems (including multiple ERP and related systems).
- Workflow processes and procedures.
- Group business processes & policies.
Responsibilities:
Master Data Administration and Maintenance
- Extract activity logs for reporting and analysis on master data performance.
- Cleanse and test the accuracy and completeness of requests for new master data for mass uploading or manual capturing.
- Ensure compliance with master data rules & processes and obtain relevant authorizations for all requests as per approval matrix.
- Update master data records accurately as per authorization by the Master Data Manager or Consultant.
- Participate in project work related to new systems implementation and/or system enhancements.
- Provide support to the Master Data Team regarding new and amended master data attributes, including associated communication to users.
- Propose and implement improvements for master data maintenance and housekeeping.
- Maintain master data information on depository mediums outside the official ERP system(s) to ensure access to accurate and up-to-date information for all stakeholders.
- Participate in resolving queries and issues related to new master data take-on and amendments.
- Maintain relationships with all stakeholders that utilise master data within the broader information management systems.
- Enhance and implement independent health check verifications/validations related to master data take-on, amendments, and existing records.
- Provide direct support in formatting and validating data for duplications or redundancy.
- Run monthly/weekly audit reports to ensure all changes have valid and authorized supporting documents.
- Enhance and implement methods of technical administration and development of reports for validating data consistency.
- Maintain and update master data procedures for the control of master data activities in ERP systems.
Effective Teamwork and Self-Management
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities, demonstrating effective self-management in planning and prioritizing.
- Assist with follow-through to ensure that quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained.
- Inform relevant parties if tasks or deadlines are not met, outlining potential risks and providing appropriate resolutions.
- Demonstrate a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
- Assist with business training and upskilling of new business stakeholders or team members.
- Communicate effectively with the business on implemented changes or changes in processes that may affect them.
- Continually explore system enhancements and assist the team in improving current ways of working.
Desired Skills:
- Data Analyst
- Consultant
- Operating Systems