Skills

Communication Problem Solving Organization Analytical Skills Project Management Accounting Agile

Job Specifications

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Contract Duration: 6-months

***Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employer sponsorship.***

Our client is seeking a business analyst to document new finance and accounting processes including workflow and controls due to the development of new general ledger and supporting accounting systems. This role will be an integral part of translating business objectives into effective and efficient processes with appropriate controls. The business analyst will work within the accounting team and closely align with project management and the IT development teams. The thorough understanding of documentation for business process requirements, procedures and internal controls will be a critical delivery for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

Participate in meetings with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and document them.
Analyze business processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
Create detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions for the business.
Work closely with process owners and developers to ensure the best solution design within an agile way of working.

Documentation:

Prepare comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs), use cases, user stories, and other relevant documentation.
Create and maintain standardized processes and documentation for business requirement gathering.
Develop or update internal policy and procedure documents including SOX and other Key Financial Controls (KFC).
Work with internal and external audit to review processes and controls, remediating changes with Accounting.

Testing and Validation:

Participate in the testing of new systems, processes and controls to ensure that they meet the specified requirements.
Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the effectiveness of new processes and controls.
Support internal and external audit testing and review of processes and controls.

Job Requirements:

B.S. in accounting, finance or related field and 5+ years of business analysis experience
Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior management team
Solid technical knowledge as well as competencies in business process automation
Proficient in workflow, process and controls document management
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem solving skills
Able to communicate with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

Financial services industry, accounting systems and or audit experience
Policy, procedure and Internal control system experience

About the Company

Paul Murphy Associates is a renowned supplier of comprehensive staffing solutions and recruitment services, catering to a diverse clientele both on a full-time and contractual basis. Our expertise spans beyond the Financial Services technology realm, extending seamlessly into thriving sectors like Retail, Insurance, and the dynamic SaaS industry. We thrive on fostering collaborative partnerships with technology vendors while serving a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from global capital market leaders to burgeoning startu... Know more