Senior Forensic Data Engineer

Makhado Consulting; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled professional to engage in complex data analysis and financial investigations. Responsibilities include supervising database programming, ensuring data integrity, and facilitating communication with stakeholders. Candidates must have a relevant university degree and significant experience in analytical roles, alongside proficiency in tools like Power BI and SAS. This position demands strong quantitative skills and the ability to work with diverse teams to support forensic inquiries in financial matters.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in analyzing complex financial and statistical data.
• Expertise in economic/transactional analysis and developing analytical models.
• Knowledge of illicit financial flows and criminal activities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Engage with teams to understand project requirements and develop necessary tools.
• Supervise database programming and provide project updates to management.
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure data integrity and reliability.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Programming skills

Communication skills

SAS/SQL Server certifications

Power BI proficiency

Education

University degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or business information systems

Tools

Power BI

SAS

SQL Server

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled professional to engage in complex data analysis and financial investigations. Responsibilities include supervising database programming, ensuring data integrity, and facilitating communication with stakeholders. Candidates must have a relevant university degree and significant experience in analytical roles, alongside proficiency in tools like Power BI and SAS. This position demands strong quantitative skills and the ability to work with diverse teams to support forensic inquiries in financial matters.