Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer - Associate 1

Iris Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in South Africa is looking for a Data Engineer to join their Assurance team. The role involves extracting data from various ERP systems, constructing data extraction scripts, and collaborating with data analysts. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 2 years of experience in IT environments and a strong understanding of reporting packages and databases. Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills are required. This position may require travel.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of work experience in IT environments.
• Proven working experience in data extraction.
• Experience with reporting packages and databases.

Responsibilities

• Extract data for SA Assurance and share with Data Analysts.
• Construct scripts for data extraction.
• Work closely with Data Delivery Specialist.

Skills

Data extraction

Understanding of ERP systems

SQL

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

SpotFire

PowerBi

Python

Alteryx

Business Objects

Job description

Role – Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer – Associate 3

Overview

The Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer ("Data Engineer") is responsible for the extraction of data from ERP systems for the South Africa Data Delivery Team ("SA DD"). The Data Engineer will also be required to have a good understanding of key ERPs including, but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison, Sage and other common ERPs used in South Africa, and be able to construct scripts to extract data.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Extract data for the South Africa Assurance business and share this with our Data Analysts.
• Knowledge of key ERPs including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison, Sage and other common ERPs used in South Africa.
• Be able to construct scripts that will allow for the extraction of data for core digital analytical tools.
• Closely working with the Data Delivery Specialist to extract data.
• Participate in the SA DD Team’s learning and sharing initiatives.
• Staying abreast of developments in EY’s digital solutions and developments in the market to be able to extract the appropriate data.
• Supporting reactive and proactive projects related to driving demand from the South Africa Assurance business and improving service delivery from the SA DD Team.

Other Requirements

• Travel may be required.

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of work experience
• Strong understanding of IT environments, IT security, networking and server architecture
• Proven working experience in the extraction of data
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects, etc.), databases (SQL, etc)
• Some working experience in one or more ERP’s e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison and Sage
• Advantageous to have some experience in SpotFire, PowerBi, Python and Alteryx
• Strong knowledge of and experience with common data tooling such as Microsoft Excel, Access and SQL Server
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Deadline oriented
• Ability to prioritise own work
• Experience in external audit or in a professional services firm will be a positive