Data Analyst / Accountant
The Role: To turn data into information, information into insight and
insight into business decisions.
Provide financial information
to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing
reports.
Responsibilities
- Interpret data,
analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
- Develop and
implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other
strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
- Acquire data
from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
- Identify,
analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
- Filter and
“clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance
indicators to locate and correct code problems
- Work with
management to prioritize business and information needs
- Locate and
define new process improvement opportunities
- Maintain
financial security by following internal controls.
- Prepares
payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Answers
accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting
policy and regulations.
- Comply with
local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new
legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management
on needed actions.
- Prepare special
financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account
information and trends.
- Maintain
customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial
information confidential.
- Contribute to
team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven working
experience as a data analyst or business data analyst
- Technical
expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining
and segmentation techniques
- Strong
knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects
etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL
frameworks)
- Knowledge of statistics
and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel,
SPSS, SAS etc)
- Strong
analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and
disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail
and accuracy
- Adept at
queries, report writing and presenting findings
- BS in
Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or
Statistics
- Accounting,
Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail,
Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules,
Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math
Skills
- As the person
will be dealing with computer software and excel spreadsheets, a competent
knowledge of computers is an absolute necessity.
Qualified applicants to send
their CVs stating current and expected salary to mary.mweni@cdl.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
