Let's Write Africa's Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
Oracle Lead Functional Analyst with strong finance knowledge, and solution expertise to effectively integrate technology into the client’s business environment to achieve client expected business results. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own effortsGroup Technology & Transformation (GTT) | Group FunctionsJob Description
Solution Design & Implementation - Lead design, configuration, testing, and implementation of application modules to enhance business functionality and performance.
Business Process Analysis & Optimization - Analyse current business processes and recommend or develop solutions aligned with client needs and industry best practices.
Client Engagement & Support - Provide functional expertise, guidance, and training to clients during solution implementation and upgrades, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
Application Maintenance & Upgrades - Manage application versioning, vendor upgrades, and ensure relevance and stability of the system environment.
Leadership & Collaboration - Lead complex assignments, develop procedures, and guide teams through planning and execution phases.
Knowledge Management & Training - Create user-friendly documentation, interpret technical manuals, and deliver training across all usage modes of systems and services.
Data Management & Reporting - Understand the application and database environment to perform data extracts, queries, and support reporting need
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in IT environment, with a focus on financial application development; understanding key integration points between business knowledge & process design skills is essential.
Oracle Knowledge: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Finance Cloud. Proven capability in designing, implementing, and supporting Oracle Finance Cloud. (Non-negotiable)
Recommended Certifications: Relevant Oracle Finance Cloud Certification.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse complex issues and drive effective solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Time Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Experience and certification with Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Receivables, Oracle Accounting Hub, Oracle Intercompany (AGIS), Oracle Cash Management and Oracle Enterprise Structure
Skills
Adaptive Thinking, Analytics Software, Application Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Evaluating Information, Gap Analysis, IT Architecture, Requirements Development, User Requirements DocumentationCompetencies
Action OrientedBusiness InsightCultivates InnovationCustomer FocusManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesEducation
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalentClosing Date
29 June 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
The Old Mutual Story!
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years in an IT environment focused on financial application development
- 3 to 5 years hands-on experience with Oracle Finance Cloud (designing, implementing, supporting) - Non-negotiable
- Experience and/or certification with Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Receivables, Oracle Accounting Hub, Oracle Intercompany (AGIS), Oracle Cash Management and Oracle Enterprise Structure
- Relevant Oracle Finance Cloud Certification
- Degree, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate (NQF Level 7) or equivalent
- Proven experience in solution design, configuration, testing and implementation of application modules
- Business process analysis and optimisation experience for finance processes
- Ability to perform data extracts, queries and support financial reporting needs
- Strong communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in a fast-paced Agile environment with strong time management and prioritisation skills
What We Do
Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people. Together with you, we have educated our children, given more homes warmth and light, empowered small businesses and improved infrastructure in Africa. Our story will continue #WithAfricaForAfrica
