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  • Source Microfinance Bank logo

    Data Analyst

    Source Microfinance B..Lagos, Nigeria27 March

    At Source Credit, we have our plans to serve you better right at the center of all we do, and our service offerings. We also ensure we give the best customer ...

    Onsite
  • IPT Powertech logo

    Data Analysts

    IPT PowertechLagos, Nigeria26 March

    IPT PowerTech Group delivers specialized solutions to the power, industrial and telecom sectors in the Middle East, Africa and neighboring countries. Since our ...

    Onsite
  • Amaiden Energy Nigeria logo

    Data Analyst (Reporting & Analytics)

    Amaiden Energy Nigeri..Rivers, Nigeria24 March

    Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited(formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and ...

    Onsite
  • Polaris Digitech Limited logo

    GIS Data Analyst

    Polaris Digitech Limi..Nigeria17 March

    POLARIS DIGITECH LIMITED is an efficiently well-run company of professionals set on impacting on the planning and implementation of Rural and Urban Development ...

    Onsite
  • Jhpiego - John Hopkins University logo

    Data Analyst

    Jhpiego - John Hopkin..Abuja, Nigeria17 March

    "What are we aiming at?” That’s the question our first president, Daniel Coit Gilman, asked at his inauguration in 1876. What is this place all ...

    Onsite
  • Ipsos logo

    Impact Data Analyst

    IpsosLagos, Abuja, Nigeria16 March

    Ipsos is one of the world’s leading independent market research companies controlled and managed by research professionals. Founded in France in 1975, ...

    Onsite
  • Erisco Foods Limited logo

    Data Analyst

    Erisco Foods LimitedLagos, Nigeria16 March

    Erisco Foods Limited (formerly Erisco Foods Processing Limited) was incorporated in 2004 as an indigenous manufacturer of foods products in Nigeria. We began ...

    Onsite
  • Perfectlytics logo

    Data Analyst Tutor

    PerfectlyticsLagos, Nigeria16 March

    Transform your online presence with our innovative strategies, tailored to amplify your reach and engage your audience. At Perfectlytics Marketing we blend ...

    Remote
  • Smart Partners logo

    Data Analyst

    Smart PartnersLagos, Nigeria13 March

    Smart Partners was founded by Tijani Iyemifokhae , a graduate of Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin with MBA (Human Resources) Lagos State University ...

    Onsite
  • Food Concepts Plc logo

    Data Analyst Officer

    Food Concepts PlcLagos, Nigeria13 March

    Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionise the food sector in West Africa and to ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Data Analyst (Graduate Intern)

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria09 March

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • Mwanga logo

    Data Analyst

    MwangaLagos, Nigeria06 March

    Mwanga is a tech-driven business process outsourcing services company. We have a highly skilled and agile team that effectively fits into your teams and ...

    Onsite
  • Smart Partners logo

    Data Analyst

    Smart PartnersLagos, Nigeria05 March

    Smart Partners was founded by Tijani Iyemifokhae , a graduate of Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin with MBA (Human Resources) Lagos State University ...

    Onsite
  • Total Child School logo

    Data Analyst – Education Technology Integration

    Total Child SchoolLagos, Nigeria04 March

    Total Child School is a co-educational Nursery, Primary and Secondary School. The school is sited at the C.E.M Children Centre, a serene location providing a ...

    Onsite
  • Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) Nigeria logo

    Data Analyst (M&E Support)

    Women's Rights Advanc..Abuja, Nigeria03 March

    The acronym WRAPA means different things to different people as we were told. It symbolizes the ordinary "wrapa” (one piece cloth) worn by the women ...

    Onsite
  • Amaiden Energy Nigeria logo

    CFR Data Analyst and Database Administrator

    Amaiden Energy Nigeri..Lagos, Rivers, Nigeria26 February

    Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited(formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and ...

    Onsite

Who is a data analyst?

A data analyst is a professional who retrieves, organizes and analyzes information from various sources to help an organization achieve business goals. Data analysts use logic, statistical techniques and computer programming to turn numbers into information that an organization can use to improve workflow and business processes. 

An important goal of the analysis is to distinguish between what data is important and what data should be given less weight. In many organizations, data analysts are also responsible for data quality and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.

What is the role of a data analyst?

  • Developing and implementing databases and data collection systems: Data analysts create and manage databases and data collection systems that efficiently gather relevant information.

  • Identifying critical KPIs and setting priorities: Collaborating with management, data analysts help determine the most crucial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and establish priorities for the company.

  • Gathering information from original and secondary sources: Data analysts acquire comprehensive information for analysis by gathering data from various sources, including primary and secondary sources.

  • Sorting and sanitizing data: Prior to analysis, data needs to be organized and cleansed to ensure accuracy and quality.

  • Identifying trends and patterns in large datasets: Data analysts utilize advanced analytical techniques to uncover meaningful trends and patterns hidden within extensive datasets.

  • Creating visual representations of data: Data analysts employ data visualization tools to present insights in a visually appealing and understandable format, enabling stakeholders to easily comprehend complex information.

  • Generating and modifying reports: Data analysts develop reports that summarize their findings, providing actionable insights and recommendations for decision-making purposes. These reports are continually refined and adjusted based on evolving data analysis requirements.

  • Building and maintaining dashboards: Data analysts design and maintain interactive dashboards that offer real-time visualizations of key metrics, allowing stakeholders to monitor performance and make informed decisions.

  • Documenting data models, metrics, and infrastructure: Data analysts document the data models, metrics, and supporting infrastructure they create and maintain to ensure data integrity and facilitate collaboration.

What skills do you need to be a data analyst?

  • Scripting: SQL, Python, and R

  • Data blending: Informatica, Alteryx, and SAS

  • Data visualization: Excel, Tableau, Power BI, D3.js, and ElasticSearch

  • Machine Learning: TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and Pandas

  • Practical database querying

  • Data management

  • Data cleaning

Data analyst tools

  • Google Sheets

  • SQL

  • Microsoft Excel

  • SAS

  • Tableau

  • R or Python

  • Jupyter Notebooks

  • Microsoft Power BI