Data Reporting Specialist (Part-Time) at SAOTA

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-driven Data Reporting Specialist to provide high-level administrative and data support to the Financial Director. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational efficiency through accurate data auditing, insightful reporting, and advanced Excel-based analysis.

The ideal candidate is precise, reliable, highly organised, and proactive, someone who enjoys working with data, thrives on structure, and takes ownership of delivering quality work.

Permanent Contract | Part-Time | 2 Days Per Week

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Reporting

• Audit and validate datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

• Develop, maintain, and improve advanced Excel models, including pivot tables, macros, and dashboards.

• Produce periodic and ad-hoc reports to support data-driven decision-making.

• Prepare clear visualisations and summaries; PowerBI experience is highly advantageous.

Administrative Support

• Assist with the preparation of reports for meetings and track follow-up actions.

• Maintain structured documentation, ensuring proper version control and accessibility.

Process Adherence

• Ensure compliance with organisational standards, processes, and data governance requirements.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate and track administrative and data-related projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.

• Maintain clear documentation of tasks, milestones, dependencies, and progress.

• Liaise with stakeholders to manage priorities, address issues, and support smooth execution.

Essential Skills & Experience

Technical

• Advanced Excel proficiency (non-negotiable) – including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query and Data Validation

• Strong data auditing, analysis, and reporting skills.

• Data governance basics - data accuracy, version control, confidentiality

• SQL - Basic querying

• Basic Statistics - Averages, distributions, significance indicators

• Power BI Desktop Expertise

  • DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for measures and calculated columns

  • Building interactive dashboards

  • Publishing and managing reports in Power BI Service

  • Data refresh scheduling & gateway basics

  • Using Power BI visuals effectively (maps, KPI cards, drill-through, slicers, bookmarks)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in data support roles.

• Demonstrated exposure to reporting and data-driven environments.

Behavioural Competencies

• Accuracy & Reliability: Exceptional attention to detail with consistent, dependable delivery.

• Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, manages priorities effectively, and meets deadlines.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Responds well to change and remains composed under pressure.

• Collaboration & Communication: Communicates clearly, builds strong working relationships, and contributes positively to a team.

• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates empathy, tact, and professionalism in all interactions.

• Integrity & Accountability: Acts ethically, takes responsibility for outcomes, and upholds trust.

Preferred Attributes

• Highly organised with a structured approach to work.

• Comfortable handling repetitive tasks while maintaining high standards.

• Enjoys problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.