Data Analyst at Excite Panacea Limited

Excite Panacea is a premier technology service provider. Our depth of experience, expertise, and attention to detail result in successful projects and contribute to Excite's status as the preferred technology partner in the region.

We’ve built long-term client partnerships by fulfilling promises and consistently providing quality to businesses across diverse industries—including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Manufacturing, Alcoholic Beverages, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Agriculture, Travel & Tourism, and more—throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Lagos
Job type: Contract

The Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Analyst with 3+ years of experience in data collection, processing, and visualization.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions, optimize operations, and support digital transformation initiatives.
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams including project managers, developers, and business stakeholders to design dashboards, analyze trends, and deliver meaningful reports that support business growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Data Management & Analysis:

• Collect, clean, and validate data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain automated reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools.
• Support data-driven decision-making by providing accurate and timely insights.

Reporting & Visualization:

• Design and build intuitive dashboards and performance reports for various business units.
• Present complex data findings in clear, actionable formats for management and clients.
• Track KPIs and create data models that support forecasting and performance evaluation.

Collaboration & Strategy:

• Partner with teams to define data requirements and business metrics.
• Collaborate with engineers and system analysts to improve data collection and quality.
• Provide analytical support for ongoing projects, including process improvement and system optimization.

Data Quality & Governance:

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all reporting tools and platforms.
• Maintain proper documentation for data sources, methodologies, and workflows.
• Comply with company data protection and governance policies.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data).
• Experience with Python or R for data cleaning, manipulation, and analysis is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate insights effectively.
• Strong understanding of business intelligence, reporting, and database management.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Additional Requirements:
Applicants must include the following in their application:

• Portfolio or link to dashboards/reports showcasing relevant data projects.
• Summary of work done, highlighting tools used, analysis performed, and outcomes achieved.
• Industries served (e.g., fintech, retail, telecoms, enterprise systems, etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified