Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.
We are seeking enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are result driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who deliver solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
As a Financial Systems Analyst, you will support the day-to-day administration and smooth operation of the organization’s core financial and enterprise systems. The role sits at the intersection of finance and technology, requiring both analytical precision and a proactive attitude towards system maintenance, data integrity, and cross-functional coordination
What you will do
Daily & Routine Operations
- Monitor and validate daily FX rate processing jobs to ensure currency data is current and accurately reflected across financial systems.
- Review Expense Report jobs on a daily basis, identifying and resolving any items that remain un-synced to maintain data consistency.
- Monitor employee data synchronization feeds from SAP SuccessFactors, diagnosing and resolving any errors to ensure HR and financial records remain aligned.
Master Data Management
- Create and maintain supplier master records in SAP ByDesign, ensuring completeness and accuracy of vendor information.
- Set up new General Ledger (GL) accounts in SAP in accordance with the company’s chart of accounts and financial reporting requirements.
- Create and manage customer and product records in Tagetik, supporting the consolidation and performance management reporting process.
- Create new customers and projects in Zoho, and manage user account activation to support project tracking and CRM workflows.
Periodic & Month-End Activities
- Execute period open/close procedures during the first week of each month across relevant systems, coordinating with Finance to meet reporting deadlines.
- Issue monthly timesheet reminders to users via SAP Analytics Cloud to support accurate time recording and project cost allocation.
- Open new projects in SAP and maintain existing project structures, ensuring data is kept up to date to support financial planning and reporting.
System Support & Escalation
- Act as the first point of contact for system-related issues, raising and managing support tickets with the SAP partner for SAP ByDesign and SuccessFactors.
- Track open tickets through resolution, following up with consultants and communicating progress to internal stakeholders as required
Systems environment
The successful candidate will work across the following platforms:
- SAP ByDesign: Core ERP — GL accounts, suppliers, entities, projects, period management, procurement
- SAP SuccessFactors: HR system — employee data synchronization
- SAP Analytics Cloud: Reporting & timesheet management
- Tagetik: Financial consolidation & performance management
- Zoho: CRM/ Expenses administration
What you will bring
- Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 2–3 years of experience as a Financial Systems Analyst or in a similar role; experience in Fintech is a plus
- Hands-on SAP experience and solid accounting knowledge; SAP certification is considered an advantage
- Familiarity with SAP ByDesign or other SAP Cloud systems, SAP Analytics Cloud, CCH Tagetik, project management tools (e.g. Wrike), and financial planning & budgeting tools is a plus
Why you should apply
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
Optasia’s Values 🌟
#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
Skills Required
- Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience as a Financial Systems Analyst or similar role
- Hands-on SAP experience and solid accounting knowledge
- Familiarity with SAP ByDesign, SAP Analytics Cloud, CCH Tagetik, project management tools, and financial planning & budgeting tools
What We Do
We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way. Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making. We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis. Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets. Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 35 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 116 million customers a month and had more than 980 million addressable subscribers in 2023, continuing to expand to new markets globally. Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.
