Report Developer

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fund administration services provider in Cape Town seeks an experienced reporting developer to design and maintain custom reports. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in report development and proficiency in SQL. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with reporting tools. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Report development.
• Hands-on experience with reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain custom reports.
• Extract and manipulate data using SQL.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for reporting requirements.

Skills

Report development using Windward

SQL and PL/SQL proficiency

Experience with Python/Django

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Development or technical field

Tools

Windward Report Builder

PowerBI

SSRS

Azure

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Specification

• Design, develop, and maintain custom reports using Windward Report Builder.
• Work with SQL and PL/SQL to extract, transform, and manipulate data for reporting purposes.
• Develop and optimize Python/Django-based reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders to gather and analyze reporting requirements.
• Ensure report accuracy, performance, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to report generation and data inconsistencies.
• Maintain proper documentation of reporting processes, data models, and queries.
• Stay up to date with best practices in data reporting and visualization.

Skills Required

• 5+ years of experience in Report development using Windward / PowerBI / SSRS.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL for database querying and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Windward Report Builder, or similar, for designing and generating reports.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and reporting best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and create meaningful, user-friendly reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Skills Desirable

• Degree/Diploma in Development or technical field
• Knowledge/experience working within Financial Services
• Knowledge of cloud - Azure experience (Azure Certifications are advantageous)
• Knowledge of working with in an Agile and DevOps environment

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.