Client Reporting & Data Processing Specialist (Remote in South Africa) at NielsenIQ

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Reporting & Data Processing Specialist to join our internal operations team. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining reporting solutions, processing complex datasets, and supporting internal stakeholders in delivering high-quality insights to clients. The ideal candidate will have strong data handling skills, experience with reporting platforms and statistical software, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Reporting Solutions:

• Capture internal reporting requirements and design solutions using NielsenIQ-approved platforms.
• Support internal teams with, report maintenance, and development.
• Deliver and document recurring and ad hoc reporting projects to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation, auditing, and decommissioning of outdated reports.
• Provide report specifications to the Reporting team and validate outputs before delivery to client-facing teams.
• Ensure workload and capacity are balanced to meet internal service level agreements (SLAs).

Data Processing & Analytics:

• Deliver specialist data services including data processing, analytics, and data entry.
• Collaborate with the data processing team and other departments to support a wide range of internal projects.
• Clean, code, and convert data into usable format in SPSS.
• Perform data cleaning, editing, recoding, weighting, and statistical testing.
• Review tab specifications for logic, consistency, and feasibility.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data processing, reporting, or analytics within a research or data-driven environment.
• Proficiency in SPSS, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Quantum, R, Python, or VBA) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in survey data processing and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with market research methodologies and syndicated data.
• Project management or client service experience is advantageous.