Data Analyst

MDK Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Johannesburg is looking for a Reporting Analyst. You will be responsible for data extraction, reporting, and ensuring data flow integrity. Candidates must have a relevant degree and demonstrable experience in SQL, Excel, and Power BI. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with clients and optimize data processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a reporting analyst, preferably with client-facing experience.
• Experience working with SQL, Excel, Power BI, or other relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Extract data from a SQL server relational database.
• Support in system integration and data mappings for new client take-on.
• Build reporting and data analytics strategies.

Skills

SQL querying and reporting

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

Data visualization tools

Troubleshooting abilities

Education

Degree in management information systems, finance, econometrics, statistics, or similar

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Data Analysis (40%)
  • Extracting data from a SQL server relational database
  • Advance SQL querying and reporting
  • Manipulation and interpretation data from a SQL server relational database
  • Conducting and supporting peer reviews to ensure data is fit for purpose with regards to the development of Proof of Concepts, dashboards, and reports
  • Acquiring and processing data from multiple sources and systems using SQL and data visualization tools
  • Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
  • Locate and define new data process improvement opportunities
  • Filter and harden/"clean" data by reviewing reports and performance indicators to locate and correct problems
• Administration (10%)
  • Ensuring that data flows through the various processes correctly
  • Recording and reporting on volumes of data flowing through the various data processes
  • Documenting existing data processes
  • Controlling and managing data documentation and reports generated
• Client System and Integration Support (10%)
  • Support in system integration and data mappings for new client take-on
  • Act as business analyst for data requirements and management between clients and IT
  • Provide support on data queries relating to integration
  • Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
  • Respond to inquiries and requests for information from stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Support interfaces with external clients systems such as CAS, Vision, FutureSoft, Tallyman etc.
• Reporting (40%)
  • Build reporting, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality to support the business
  • Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
  • Developing and testing data models to capture clients KPIs and data transformations
  • Working closely with IT, internal stakeholders, and SMEs to interpret data requirements, identify solutions in relation to data management, and recommend technical solutions on data elements to support business decisions
  • Assisting with the establishment and ongoing review and refinement of the data governance policy(s) and / or management such as data ownership, master data management and metadata management
  • Generating management information reports as and when required
  • Interpreting the validity and integrity of reports produced before distribution
  • Submitting code on a regular basis to produce predefined extracts and reports
  • Recommending improvements regarding code where possible in order to improve the process

Experience & Qualification

• Degree in management information systems, finance, econometrics, statistics, or similar
• Demonstrable experience as a reporting analyst, preferably with client-facing experience
• Experience working with SQL, Excel, Power BI, or other relevant tools. Ability to create, update, and share databases. Strong troubleshooting and report writing abilities. Attentive and considerate team player
• Cheetah System Knowledge (Advantage)