(615) Associate Economic Statistician – ESD needed at South African Reserve Bank

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Collect, compile and analyse public sector statistics.
• Check the accuracy of data received, validate source data and liaise frequently with respondents.
• Analyse financial statements in the prescribed format.
• Enhance and maintain the statistical database.
• Analyse data and statistics using business intelligence tools to identify trends and present analytical findings in written reports, including graphs and tables.
• Provide internal and external statistical information. 
• Apply methodological standards to ensure adherence to international best practices.
• Assist with presentations as well as general administrative and ad-hoc tasks required by the unit.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• an Honour’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Statistics or an equivalent qualification; and
• two years’ experience in the field of economic analysis and/or financial economics or accounting.