Basil Collins
Senior Business Analyst
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About
Seasoned Business Analyst with over 12 years of experience in business process improvement, system analysis, and project management across diverse sectors. Skilled in gathering and analysing requirements, designing solutions, and leading projects to enhance business efficiency. Aiming to leverage my expertise in a challenging environment to drive forward organizational goals.
Experience
Senior Business Analyst, Old Mutual, Cape Town, South Africa
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023
Led finance enablement projects, documenting requirements for Oracle Fusion Solution.
Analyzed and improved finance reporting processes, enhancing system functionality.
Finance Process Analyst, Woolworths SA, Cape Town, South Africa
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Designed and implemented finance processes, improving the Order to Cash process.
Conducted audits and resolved financial discrepancies, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Freelance Senior Business Analyst, Digital Tech Company, Remote
Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
Developed business requirement documents to support decision-making for system improvements.
Freelance Finance Officer, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Remote
Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
Managed claim documentation and liaised with claimants, improving the claims process.
SAP Business Analyst, City of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
Spearheaded SAP integration projects, enhancing workforce management solutions.
IT Business Analyst, Western Cape Provincial Government, Cape Town, South Africa
Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
Led IT and finance project initiatives, improving database services and operational efficiency.
Senior Consultant, Mindcor, Cape Town, South Africa
June 2016 - Oct 2016
Consulted on strategic sessions for ABSA and McDonald's, driving business process improvements.
Internal Consultant: Business Analyst/Project Manager, City of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Led corporate business improvement projects, optimizing processes across various departments.
Economic Development Practitioner/Project Manager, City of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Feb 2005 - Jan 2008
Managed projects focused on SMME development and economic research.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Small Enterprise Consulting (NQF8), Tertiary Institution in Business Administration, 2019
Subjects: Strategic Management, Marketing, HR Management, Financial/Managerial Accounting, IT, Operations Management.
Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) (NQF7), Tertiary Institution in Business Administration, 2012
Subjects: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, HR Management, Financial Accounting, Operations Management.
Certificate in Business Analysis, FTI, 2012
National Certificate in Project Management, Local Economic Development (LED), Northlink College, 2006
