DATA ENTRY & ANALYST CLERK

About the role

The Data entry & analyst clerk will be responsible for ensuring the accounting and financial data is collated and keyed in the relevant company software and safeguarding compliance with the accounting and finance guidelines.

He/she will report and be responsible to the Senior Accountant and/or any other person placed in a position of authority, on all matters pertaining to their duties.

Key responsibilities include

·         You will be required to analyze large and complex data sets of the accounting and finance department.

·         You will communicate analytical findings and results to non-technical audiences in a clear and concise manner

·         Acquiring and collecting raw data from various sources and processing them into meaningful information for purposes of finance and accounting.

·         Cleaning, organizing, and formatting raw data to ensure it is suitable for analysis.

·         Preparations of reports and visualizations based on the raw data, using software such as excel.

·         Creating reports and dashboards that are accurate, insightful, and easy to understand, with a focus on delivering actionable insights to the senior accountant

·         Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the data in the reports.

·         Staying up to date on the latest data acquisition and data preparation techniques, software, and research in the field.

·         Any other responsibility that shall be assigned to you by the Senior accountant or management.

Key Relationships

Internal

·         Director of Operations.

·         Sales attendants.

·         Human Resources.

·         Senior Accountant.

·         Other team members.

External

·         Relevant key suppliers

·         Government officials

·         External auditors

·         Banks

Equipment Used

·         Computer

·         Wrap and Board system

·         Sapama system

·         Calculator

Education & Experience

·         A Degree in Statistics

·         CPA (K), ACCA or its equivalent is an added advantage

·         Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including IFRS and IASs

·         Member of ICPAK in good standing

·         At least 5 years’ relevant experience

·         Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

·         Experience with data extraction and transformation

·         Proficiency in computerized accounting systems. Sage, QuickBooks

·         Experience working in the retail industry e.g. supermarkets, distributors, hardware

·         Demonstrated experience with preparing budgets and forecasts

·         High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Key skills & competencies

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Proactive

·         Team-work

·         Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

·         Planning and coordination skills

·         Time management

·         Attention to detail

·         Problem solving & negotiation

·         Adaptability

·         Stress tolerance

·         Ability to work independently