Data Analyst - Sandton

About the position

Our client is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. They will be responsible for analysing data of clients and potential clients, with a goal of quantifying value available and using this to drive sales and kick off operations.
Key Areas of Responsibility

• Analyse income reports with extreme focus on high quality output
• Quantify claimable amounts, making use of existing databases of laws and treaties
• Perform detailed investigations to identify potential gaps in a client's reclaim service to ensure we offer optimal cover of withholding tax reclaims
• Summarize data in a way that is concise and easily digestible to internal and external stakeholders
• Create cases on our internal operations system (Salesforce) based on the outcome from an analysis to kick off the claiming process
• Ensure analyses safeguard client, custodian (client's FSP) and company interests by factoring in all potential risk factors
• Understand fund structures and the impact on taxation
• Remain knowledgeable of market and industry trends
  Individual Requirements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Deadline driven
• Disciplined and motivated
• Analytical thinker
• Mathematical background
• Works well in teams
• Easily adaptable to new challenges
• Keen to learn new software/skills
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to communicate complicated concepts in a straightforward manner
• Attention to detail is very important

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate in either BSc Maths and/or Stats /BSc/BCom
• Very strong academic background
• Good command of English Language - written and oral

Desired Skills:

• BSc Maths and/or Stats /BSc/BCom
• Very strong academic background
• Good command of English Language - written and oral
• Advanced Excel