Entity Resolution Analyst

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

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Johannesburg seeks an Entity Resolution Analyst skilled in data matching. The role involves using investigative skills to identify records in the company database. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, proficient problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. A higher certificate is preferred. Join our dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with start-ups or scaling up companies preferred.
• Self-motivated and highly productive.

Responsibilities

• Find and match the correct entity from the Inoxico database.
• Perform work efficiently within company SLAs.
• Assist and work with clients to match their debtor’s book.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Higher Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

KNIME Analytics Platform

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Overview

SEEKING: Entity Resolution Analyst

FOR: Fixed-Term Contract

ABOUT US: Inoxico is a fast-growing tech company specialising in data and analytics to provide our clients with powerful insights into the credit they extend to businesses. Trade credit drives business in developing markets and Inoxico aims to be the leading decision engine for trade credit globally.

OUR EMPLOYER VISION: We are a young, diverse and dynamic team of characters that thrive in a fast-moving, competitive environment full of opportunity and the latest tech. Our growth path challenges all employees to look beyond their job descriptions and to improve relentlessly – and we support our staff in doing just that.

VALUES: Extreme Ownership – Relentless Innovation – Excellence

LOCATION: 11-13 St Andrews Road, Parktown, Johannesburg

MISSION STATEMENT: The Entity Resolution Analyst is required to use their ingenuity and investigative senses to identify/find a particular company record in Inoxico’s database using input information provided by our clients. Input information includes the company name, a broken registration/VAT number, telephone number, website, etc. Using the input information in combination with Inoxico’s software, Google and other sources, an appropriate match must be identified in Inoxico’s database and captured.

Curiosity/open-mindedness, eagerness to learn, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail are qualities we believe will be best suited for this role.

Responsibilities

• Entity Resolution (80%)
• Find and match the correct entity from the Inoxico database with that of the input information provided by clients
• Perform the work efficiently within company SLAs
• Work with Quality Control to ensure minimal mismatch errors and high levels of accuracy
• Proactively assist and work with clients to comprehensively match their debtor’s book
• Participate/conduct training when required

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain knowledge of ETL tools such as Microsoft Excel, KNIME Analytics Platform, and Microsoft SQL Server
• Collaborate with other team members to identify inefficiencies in the entity resolution process and develop or suggest optimization improvements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar environment
• Higher Certificate preferred
• Experience with start-ups or scaling up companies
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment is essential
• Experience in customer support preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-Motivated and highly productive

Required Competencies

• Critical Thinking*
• Strong problem-solving skills*
• Ability to use web search effectively*
• Competent use of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint *
• Knowledge of the South African company landscape
• Knowledge of company ownership structures