Senior Data Analyst needed at Forvis Mazars Group

Job Description    

• Forvis Mazars is looking for Senior Data Analyts to assist the organization with monitoring of audit quality by collecting, summarizing data, synthesizing data, and compiling reports.
• Communicate with multiple stakeholders and diverse audiences to recommend corrective behaviour.
• Continuously seek to improve on knowledge and skills related to monitoring activities.
• To support an area of the business in a specialised role, working under guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• 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
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities

Minimum Requirements    

• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages databases (SQL etc)
• Strong SQL scripting and database management
• Strong Excel skills (VBA Excel is advantageous)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Post matric qualifications (Quantitative or IT subjects are advantageous)
• 3 + years working experience in the field
• Background or strong interest in related technology solutions
• Excellent verbal/written communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability in self-motivated and high responsibility for daily work. Proven ability to work in a team environment and multi-task to produce quality client deliverables
• Have strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills;
• Excellent MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access preferred)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/31