Business Intelligence & Reporting Analyst job at RDM Africa

Vacancy title:
Business Intelligence & Reporting Analyst

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Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, February 25 2025 

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 04 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About RDM Africa
RDM Africa is a management consulting firm specializing in strategy, sales support, marketing, field force management, and agent and merchant quality management. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Uganda, we have expanded our reach across Africa with operations in Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Lesotho, Mozambique, Sudan, and Kenya. Our mission is to unlock wealth in rural markets through data-driven strategies and exceptional talent management.

Position Summary
The BI & Reporting Analyst will play a crucial role in delivering data-driven insights and maintaining reporting systems across the organization. This position combines technical expertise with business acumen to support decision-making through effective data visualization and analysis.

Key Responsibilities
Report Development & Maintenance
• Design and implement interactive dashboards for tracking key performance indicators
• Create and maintain automated reporting systems for daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables
• Develop standardized reports ensure consistency.
• Build and maintain executive-level PowerPoint presentations
• Generate custom reports based on stakeholder requirements

Data Analysis & Insights
• Conduct in-depth analysis of business data to identify trends and patterns
• Perform root cause analysis for performance variations
• Generate forecasts and predictive models to support business planning
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Create and maintain metrics documentation and calculation methodologies

Data Management & Quality
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all reporting platforms
• Implement data validation processes and quality control measures
• Maintain data dictionaries and metadata documentation
• Support data cleaning and transformation processes

Strategic Support & Innovation
• Support the development and implementation of company-wide data strategy
• Identify opportunities for reporting process optimization
• Recommend and implement new BI tools and technologies
• Develop and maintain reporting best practices
• Create and maintain documentation for reporting processes

Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with business units to understand reporting requirements
• Conduct training sessions on dashboard usage and interpretation
• Present analytical findings to various stakeholder groups
• Provide regular updates on reporting initiatives and projects
• Support data-driven decision-making across departments

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in business intelligence or reporting & data analytics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• SQL knowledge for data extraction and manipulation
• Experience with data visualization and BI tools Power BI, Evidenece.dev, R shiny etc
• Proven track record of creating and maintaining automated reporting
• Creativity & Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex data to non-technical audiences
• Experience in creating executive-level presentations and reports

Additional Desired Technical Skills
• Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis
• Experience with statistical analysis and forecasting
• Familiarity with data modelling processes
• Experience with version control systems

Required Technical Competencies
• Advanced Excel: pivot tables, power query, formulas, data modeling
• SQL: query writing, optimization, database management
• PowerPoint: advanced visualization, template design
• Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI, Evidenece.dev, R shiny etc
• Fair Understanding of Database management systems

Soft Skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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