Assistant Statistician

Job Title: Assistant Statistician

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Statistician is tasked with the role of independent and objective analyses, reviews and evaluation of existing controls, processes, and procedures. The Assistant Statistician issues reports of his/her findings and makes recommendations for consideration by Management to assist them in the effective discharge of their duties.

Reporting to: Statistician – Marketing

Major Functions/Accountabilities:

• To check source data to verify completeness and accuracy
• To compile reports and interpret findings on key statistics/performance reports to management

• To assist in assessment to whether the internal control systems established by management are adequate, reliable, and effective,
  • To assist in verifying the extent to which the company operates in compliance with set standards, relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures,
  • To check and report on whether operations and programs are being carried out as planned. e.g. To determine the extent to which the company’s agreed performance targets are accurately monitored and reported,

Skills and Competencies

1. Strong Numerical skills
2. Strong and attention to detail
3. Strong leadership capacity with high impact and influence
4. Strong communication, negotiation, and people skills
5. Planning and organizing skills
6. Good at relationships and an outgoing personality
7. Computer literacy in all basic business programs

Computer proficiencies

Intimate knowledge of Advanced Excel and data manipulation

Experience with Sage evolution or Pastel is necessary

Salary

Negotiable

Location

Harare based incumbent will be located at Rezende Offices

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role in an FMCG environment. Experience in Marketing is an added advantage.

Qualifications

1. A strong University Degree or Diploma from a well rated institution

2. Qualifications: Mathematics, Statistics or Operations Research.

3. Strong IT skills

4. No record of having been subject of an ethics investigation or a criminal record