Senior Data Specialist - Remote

Job Description:Ownership of Outsourced Credit Control's data and processes including, but not limited to, development, implementation and maintenance of operational and reporting processes. Engaging with business to ensure understanding and compliance with external client requirements. Manage a team of Data Analysts supporting the Outsourced Credit Control team and ensuring deadlines are met. The position reports to the MIS Manager, and has approx.. 2 direct reports.  Education and Experience:Completed Grade 12Relevant tertiary diploma or degree OR Microsoft MCSD/MCSE5+ Years Experience in Microsoft SQL Server & MS Visual Studio SSIS, SSAS, SSRS2-3 Years experience in supervising/managing a team OR Proven Performance as a Data Analyst (taking on extra responsibility, continuously delivering above expectation)Good communication and interpersonal skills Responsibilities:Understand reporting and operational requirementsDevelop an understanding of the collections business concepts to be able to match them to appropriate dataTo estimate development time & report on project progress and planningWriting of Documentation: this includes, but is not limited to the following:Required documents for deploying SSIS and SSAS packagesOperational DocumentationHelp DocumentationDevelop Technical competence in:SSIS to be able to extract, transform and load informationSSAS for the development of cubes.Any other Microsoft Software deemed necessary for reportingApply all IT requirements in terms of:Database access policiesDeployment requirementsDevelopment lifecycle policiesDevelopment RequirementsDevelop and maintain live packages to be used in the Outsourced operational collectionsThese can include but are not limited to:Client data transfers (using multiple data tools like SSIS, FTP, SFTP, E4, etc.)Client and performance reportingAd hoc investigationsCommunication, Interpersonal Relationships & Leading the TeamOwn and manage the IT requirements for Outsourced and client integration projectsManage and lead the outsourced data analyst teamBuild and maintain a good relationships with internal business unitsTo perform any other functions over and above the ones listed as requested by Management