Business Analyst - Procurement for UAE

VAM SYSTEMS is a Business Consulting, IT Technology Solutions and Services Company with operations in UAE, Qatar, USA, Singapore & India.
VAM SYSTEMS currently looking for Business Analyst – Procurement for our UAE operations with the following skill set and terms and conditions:
Job Purpose
To support Work stream Delivery Manager for implementation of Enterprise Financial Management (EFM) initiative) and to lead the Procurement system implementation work stream
To join the business team setting up, configuring and testing the configuration of the Oracle procurement modules, ensuring integration with the payments & GL modules
To ensure vendor delivery & module delivery in EFM project activity, ensuring compliance with all controls & security requirements
To ensure EFM project deliverables are covered optimally in EFM implementation

Main Job Tasks
1. Lead person supporting implementation of Oracle procurement solution

2. To join the business team setting up and testing the configuration of EFM with particular focus on reconciling against current systems, building implementation cases and scenarios for the business, analysing transactional & posting data from sources, configuring system as per user requirements, analysing & investigating gaps and taking part in formal business acceptance testing

3. Work with the business sponsors and key users to develop business processes, assess impact & document changes (along with the EFM Business Change manager)

4. Support management of vendor deliverables / project task deliverables, module implementation tasks, project scope. Build vendor & team relationships

5. To create project documentation, support risks and escalation procedures. Reinforce a sense of accountability and responsibility for delivering highest quality and value to the business

6. Support implementation of analytical model from data in Oracle using the Cognos reporting tool

7. Provide timely performance and support effective usage of the Oracle solution in the Administration user community. Provide expertise and skills to other functions within Group Administration department as and when required. Provide support for sub-projects as needed.

8. On project completion, act as centre of excellence on Oracle Procurement and move into Administration functions to aid provision of timely and value add reporting, analysis and recommendations to the Business units to develop strategies, measure performance and make relevant business decisions that create business growth.

9. Aid preparation of business unit Budgets and provision of information for inclusion in business unit Strategic Plans as and when required


Performance Measures
1. Develop a robust end-state systems architecture for The bank Group Administration

2. High commitment in ensuring quality in analysis, reconciliations, tests, documentation, inputs and views as required.

3. Implementing a robust system for EBG Administration that ensures timely & credible information and a distributed access across the Group.

Judgment / Complexity
1. Sound judgment is required in understanding the Group’s functional environment and identifying gaps & weaknesses and suggesting measures to address them.

2. Judgment & complexity arises in implementing new systems initiatives for Group Administration across the Group

3. Judgment and complexity arise in establishing productive working relationships with internal functional specialists, IT specialists, Businesses, Operations and external consultants

Know-how / Experience
1. Previous experience (minimum 3 years) in the area of implementation of systems especially using procurement to payment modules (ERP).

2. Skilled in business procurement: purchasing, payables, catalogues, vendors, etc. Should possess knowledge of procurement processes and have worked in a procurement department of a financial institution

3. Awareness of relevant statutory & regulatory reporting requirements - beneficial

4. In depth knowledge of testing mechanisms, process mapping, practical experience of hands-on roles, limited project management skills.

5. Excellent communication skills with emphasis on ability to influence and lead others, strong data analysis skills, able to work tight deadlines

6. Working software knowledge to include all MS Office products including advanced skills in Excel and (OLAP - Online analytical processing tools experience beneficial)


Domain : Banking

Experience : Minimum 3yrs.

Terms and conditions:

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 4weeks)


The selected candidates shall join VAM SYSTEMS – UAE and shall be deputed to one of the leading banks in UAE


Should you be interested in this opportunity, please send your latest resume in MS Word format at the earliest at nishanthini.suda@vamsystems.com or If there is any queries you can chat with me on nishanthini_28@hotmail.com,vamandvin@yahoo.co.in, vamandvin@gmail.com, Skype ID is nishanthini2 or call us +91 471-3015245 or 2311320.
VAM SYSTEMS FZC
NE-2 8, SAIF Zone
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971-6-5570407
Fax: +971-6-5570958
Tel: +91-471-3015245 (India) Fax: +91-471-2310430 (India)
www.vamsystems.com