Data Analyst Consultant

• Understand the client’s business, interpret sector trends, and learn leading practices;
• Supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency;
• Gather, synthesize, and analyse data using appropriate tools and technologies;
• Keeps in mind engagement goals when selecting datasets;
• Understands the front-to-end data analysis process;
• Executes the Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) steps, including: assessing client’s datasets, identifying missing data, correcting errors, and loading into the appropriate platforms;
• Performs data analysis leveraging appropriate techniques;
• Operates comfortably with several data analysis and visualization technologies; and
• Effectively interact with colleagues and clients of varying backgrounds to effectively serve clients.

Requirements

• A Degree in Information Technology/Information Systems / Computer Science or other relevant qualification from a reputable institution;
• Minimum experience in working in data analytics or related experience;
• Practical experience with data tools such as MySQL, Access/Excel, SQL-Server, SAS, ACL, Idea, Qlik, Tableau, Spotfire and R to solve complex analytics problems;
• Understanding of Business Accounting;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills; and
• Relevant professional qualifications, e.g, Certified Data Analyst; SQL Certification are an added advantage.