Business Analyst – Financial Accounting, GL, AP/AR, SQL

• Lead requirements-gathering sessions with Finance, Accounting, Controllership, and IT stakeholders.

• Document high-quality Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, user stories, and process flows.

• Understand and analyze finance-related processes such as GL postings, reconciliations, financial reporting, approvals, and period-end processes.

• Translate business needs into clear system and data requirements.

• Analyze existing Finance IT applications, workflows, interfaces, and data models to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

• Perform data analysis using SQL/Excel to support requirement validation and solution design.

• Map current-state and future-state system processes and document dependencies across upstream and downstream systems.

• Support data migration activities, validation checks, and reconciliation exercises.

• Create process maps, workflow diagrams, and system context diagrams to support technology teams.

• Collaborate with architects and developers to ensure accurate interpretation and implementation of requirements.

• Provide input on solution design while ensuring alignment with business objectives and system capabilities.

• Support testing activities including Functional Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing.

• Prepare test cases and validate system behavior against documented requirements.

• Participate in defect analysis, triage, and retesting with technical teams.

• Break down requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and tasks.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups.

• Support project planning by identifying dependencies, risks, and key milestones.

• Communicate effectively with Finance partners, IT teams, and senior stakeholders.

• Manage expectations, provide progress updates, and proactively address issues or ambiguities.

• Build strong relationships across teams to ensure collaboration and alignment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.

• 8+ years of Business Analysis experience supporting Finance, Accounting, or Enterprise IT applications.

• Strong knowledge of finance processes (GL, AP/AR, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, period close).

• Hands-on experience with SQL and Excel for data analysis and validation.

• Experience documenting Business & Functional requirements, data flows, and process maps.

• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.

• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving mindset.

• Experience working with mainstream Finance applications (e.g., Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft).

• Exposure to integration projects, data migration, or data warehousing.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in evolving environments.

Astra North Infoteck Inc.