Data & Business Intelligence Analyst - Accra

A reputable Company based in Accra currently positioned to venture into extensive digitization of data and their value-added transfer into electronic data systems, is seeking to recruit highly motivated and results driven individuals with the requisite professional competencies and experience to fill the role as Data & Business Intelligence Analyst

ROLE TITLE: DATA & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

REPORTS TO:  OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE:  

To apply statistical practices to organize, represent, describe, evaluate, and interpret data in line with company standards. 

KEY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Mine data sources and compile statistical data.
• Design data analyses models and reporting packages.

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and produce report.
• Develop and implement databases, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• 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.
• Provide input (as may be required) into on-site audits conducted by external providers.
• Make input into policies and procedures regarding collating and analysing data.
• Critically evaluate and screening data, plus profiling to identify any issues.
• Develop new data analysis processes.
• Assess analytics on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee the data warehouse, including the collection and utilization of all data. 
• Extend knowledge of business intelligence to provide ongoing refinement of processes to improve operations.
• Prepare regular/adhoc reports as may be required by the Project Manager. 
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned.
   

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education & Experience 

• Master’s degree in Data Science/Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics or an equivalent discipline from a recognised institution with at least five (5) years relevant working experience in a similar role. 

Required Competencies

• In-depth knowledge/understanding of the use of complex computer programmes to mine data sources and look for trends.
• Ability to work in any of the following programming languages/softwares: Python, SQL, R, PowerBi, Tableau, SAS or Qlikview, RapidMiner, XLminer, Weka
• Ability to design data models and reporting packages.
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills on findings to internal and external clients/stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities. 
• Great attention to detail. 
• Good interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality. 
• Good planning and organizing skills. 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with maximum accuracy.  
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all categories of staff. 
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and other software/tools relating to data and business intelligence analysis.