Job title : Junior Analyst: MI & Reporting Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : December 08, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Summary To provide specialist advice and support in the collection and analysis of data and creation of information and reports to inform decision making, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures SOPs.
Job Description Data Collection & Processing Gather data from various internal systems, databases, and external sources.
Clean, validate, and process raw data to ensure accuracy for analysis.
Reporting & MI Creation Generate regular MI reports and dashboards to support various teams, ensuring they are accurate and timely.
Use reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to create visualizations that communicate trends and insights.
Assist with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and adhoc reports as required.
Data Analysis Conduct basic analysis of key data points, spotting trends, patterns, and areas of opportunity or concern.
Collaborate with the team to interpret findings and prepare actionable insights.
Data Quality & Integrity Ensure high data integrity by performing data quality checks and troubleshooting inconsistencies.
Work closely with data governance teams to maintain accurate and clean datasets.
Collaboration & Support Collaborate with other analysts and departments to support crossfunctional projects and provide data insights.
Assist senior analysts and management with data requests and adhoc analysis.
Required Skills and Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data visualization).
Basic knowledge of SQL for querying databases.
Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to analyze data, and identify trends and patterns.
Communication: Ability to clearly communicate findings to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
ProblemSolving: Eagerness to learn new skills and tools to solve data problems.
Previous internship or coursework in data analysis, business intelligence, or reporting.
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
Familiarity with Python or R for data manipulation is a plus.
Key Competencies Attention to Detail: Ensures highquality outputs by checking data and reports meticulously.
Adaptability: Quick to learn new tools and adapt to changing reporting requirements.
Proactivity: Takes initiative to improve reports and develop new insights.
Digital familiarity: Exposure to several digital platforms.
Innovation: Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying new ways to enhance data reporting and analysis processes.
This includes seeking out more efficient methods, exploring advanced tools, and suggesting improvements that add value to the team's outputs.
Stakeholder Management: The ability to engage and communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate findings and insights.
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