You will be gathering, analysing and documenting Business Data and Reporting requirements and translating them into reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities:

• Engaging with business SMEs in order to document report requirements
• Performing source data analysis and mapping
• Designing reports or prototypes and presenting them to customers
• Performing reverse engineering to determine the functionality of existing reports for re-writing
• Developing Cognos models, reports and dashboards
• Developing reports in other reporting tools as assigned
• Performing enhancements and defect fixes for existing reports
• Utilize Cognos Framework Manager to define data sources and metadata, design and build OLAP cubes
• Design and implement management dashboards using Cognos
• Drafting test plans and test cases linked to requirements
• Developing technical documentation as required by program standards and writing end-user documentation as required

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Information Technology or related fields – essential
• Minimum of 2 years Cognos development experience
• Experience utilizing Query, Reports, Analysis, Event, and Workspace Advanced Studios
• Experience in OLAP solutions using Cognos tools for financial reports and dashboards
• Data analysis experience in extracting, harmonising and structuring data
• Experience in working with other data visualization tools (PowerBI preferred) for proof of Concepts
• Proficient in SQL for data analysis
• Proficient in MS office
• Knowledge of Dimensional Modelling/Data Warehousing
• Experience in Financial Services or Retail – advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical ability
• Solution orientated with ability to resolve complex Data challenges
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables
• Solid planning and organisational skills