MIS Specialist at Sanlam Group

What will make you successful in this role?

 Financial

• Reporting on financial achievements against targets including but not limited to the following (Growth as well as profitability targets) and providing analysis with possible solutions to improve financial performance (churn rate, conversion per area)
• Drive data accuracy and objectivity in the Performance management processes (Result Areas and Result Indicators) as well as published financial, tactical and strategic reportingAssist in development of ad hoc actions/initiatives to achieve agreed strategic objectives, productivity, acquisition costs, channel optimization, client centricity and broker segmentation
• Prive performance
• Business Planning and Information management
• Apply business intelligence to come up with proposals to drive business operational efficiency and identify opportunities, taking into account strategic priorities.
• Evaluate the financial performance of Business Units and provide regular, relevant reports highlighting areas of inadequate performance
• Provide assistance to Strategic Business Unit Head to build business cases and prepare strategic proposals
• Reporting
• Performance Reporting (business)
• Analysis (Frequency & Severity tests)
• Monthly Stats & Analysis (operational, tactical and strategic)
• Productivity Report/Plan (operational & tactical)
• Co-ordination with other business units within Segment Solutions are critical to be able to understand, design and develop new reporting tools
• Facilitate utilization of relevant reporting tools amongst management to benefit from improved understanding and focused effort
• Develop and implement meaningful reporting tools for Santam Business Units, and other relevant high-level reporting. 
   

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in IT or Analytics would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience dealing with management information systems and/or data analysis
• Advanced knowledge of the financial services industry, especially the short-term insurance industry would be beneficial.
• Advanced understanding of business, as well as supporting processes and technology.

Knowledge and Skills

• MIS reports
• Data trends and analysis
• MIS Database
• Strong MS Excel, Excel Macros, Power Query and SharePoint skills.
• MS PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and argumentation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Probing skillsCollaborating skills
• Analytical and results orientated skillsCommunication & Facilitation skills
• Strong attention to detail with clear & concise data analysis