Data Researcher (South Africa)

Position: DATA RESEARCHER

Salary range: R10,000 ZAR / month (fixed)

Working Hours: Full-time, UK business hours

Work set-up: 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement

Holidays: TBA

Target Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

This specialized recruitment and advisory agency connects high-caliber talent with organizations across the accountancy, finance, tax, and audit sectors in the US. Operating within both public practice and internal corporate environments, the firm partners with a diverse client base ranging from independent boutique practices to large international enterprises. Beyond core accounting functions, the agency also provides talent acquisition and advisory services across complementary operational areas, including legal, human resources, creative media, and executive management.

Role Overview

A premier specialized talent consultancy operating across the US public accounting and legal markets is seeking a detail-oriented Data Researcher to power its market expansion. This role is central to the firm's growth strategy, driving the discovery and intelligence gathering of key corporate targets, decision-makers, and prospective talent. By transforming raw market data into structured CRM records, you will directly enable high-impact recruitment solutions across leading national and regional organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Company Discovery: Utilize advanced LinkedIn search parameters and Google search techniques to identify target firms within the US legal and public accounting sectors.
• CRM Data Integration: Log newly identified corporate entities into the internal CRM, ensuring strict alignment with standardized data formatting rules.
• Account & Contact Build-Out: Research and map out key client contacts and prospective candidates within target companies, completing full profiles (including full name, verified email address, location/zip code, job title, and industry segment).
• Data Enrichment Tools: Leverage B2B intelligence platforms (e.g., ZoomInfo) and specialized research software to enrich contact records and verify data accuracy.
• Lead Generation Support: Conduct LinkedIn and CRM research to surface qualified candidate leads, syncing data across email platforms and CRM tracking tools to fuel outreach campaigns.
• Performance Targets: Maintain consistent daily and weekly output to hit target activity metrics for database expansion.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in data research, web research, market intelligence, or administrative support.
• Familiarity with B2B research and data tools such as ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or email finder applications.
• Strong written communication skills with a sharp eye for detail and high accuracy in data entry.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex data requirements and apply logical criteria to research workflows.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting consistent activity and volume targets.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment software, sales CRMs, or database management systems.
• Understanding of or exposure to the US public accounting or legal corporate landscapes.