Reporting Specialist Job in Kenya

Job Title: Reporting Specialist

Job Code: RS/PNT

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Systems Manager

Location: Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a leading provider of transactional services for Financial Institutions across East Africa, including its own fleet of PesaPoint ATMs.

Our client’s technical structure is complex, running various OS systems and database applications, including Informix, Oracle, MS SQL Server (2005, 2008) and MY SQL. They are looking for a skilled report writer to manage, develop, support and enhance the various reports that are needed to run the business.

Please note, this is a skilled position and experience in this field is mandatory. Do not apply if you do not meet the experience level required.

Primary Responsibilities

The position will work closely with all our client’s developers to serve each company in our client’s Group with timely and accurate data.

Many reports are used to verify financial transactions with their partner banks, Visa and MasterCard, so accuracy and attention to detail is a must.

The candidate must have the analytical skills to know that the data in the report is accurate.

The candidate will also be responsible for building a reporting services model to our client’s Group, build on Microsoft Reporting and SharePoint Services.

Qualifications and Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferredMicrosoft Certified Developer or equivalent4+ years of hands-on experience with writing reports using Microsoft Reporting Services and Crystal Reports v9 or higher. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate key areas necessary for report writing in the following areas:

1. Expertise in T-SQL – must be able to write complex SQL queries
2. Expertise in handling data in various formats: Crystal, Excel, CSV, XML
3. Experience using and developing Microsoft Reporting Services
4. Experience using SQL server 2008R2 – SSISS, SSRS & BIDS important
5. Experience using SQL server 2008R2 – SSAS
6. Data analysis
7. Analytical and logical skills
8. Experience or knowledge in and of the following would be a plus:

a. OLAP Cube reporting
b. Added Oracle 8i+, Informix, MySQL
c. Visual Studio 2008+ experience

9. Self-motivated and demonstrate ability to be a team player and willingness to lend a hand with any project

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by :

Sending CV to recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

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