Junior Data Analyst - (Business Process) at Clicks Group

Introduction

• Job Purpose: To analyze, process and report on financial and operational data in order to provide vital information to the business to inform decision-making

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To perform detailed analyses of data and present the information in a clear, tangible and consistent manner in order to measure operational performance against set objectives and identify improvement opportunities.
• To produce and schedule high-priority recurring and ad-hoc reports in order to address business concerns and enable initiatives.
• To contribute to improving data quality and assist in storing and sharing knowledge and information related to operations best practices and processes so as to improve efficiency.
• To provide analytical support of actual results against budget and feasibility of proposed business strategies.
• To create compliance reports that identify discrepancies with business policies and procedures.
• To interact directly with business stakeholders to design and implement audit analytics solutions.
• To facilitate interviews and workshops, as necessary, to evaluate workflow processes and
• solution requirements.
• To effectively engage with key individuals in solution discussions to resolve issues regarding audit and controls analysis, data access and reporting.

Skills:

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (Proficient)   
• SAP Business Object
• Desirable: Knowledge and application of SQL
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills 
• Numerical skills
• Presentation and communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Strong client orientation
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• Planning and organizing skills 

Essential Competencies:

• Analyzing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organizing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Writing and Reporting
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
•  Adapting and Responding to Change
• Following Instructions and Procedures

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Essential: Relevant B Degree or Diploma (Computer Science, IT, Business, Statistics)  
• 2-3 years relevant data analytics experience with specific exposure to business process reporting
• 2 years report development and data driven solutions experience
• Exposure to Business Objects or other business intelligence software
• Desirable: 1 year business process mapping experience