Business Data Analyst

Company Description

A national initiative focused on harnessing Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources to drive economic growth, energy security, industrial development, and sustainable energy transition. The initiative brings together government, industry stakeholders, and private-sector partners to accelerate gas supply, infrastructure development, gas-to-power, domestic utilisation, investment, and capacity building.

With a vision of transforming Nigeria into a gas-powered economy by 2030, the organisation is committed to unlocking the full potential of the country’s gas sector and creating lasting economic and social impact.

Job Description

The Business Data Analyst will accurately record, organise, analyse, and maintain business transactions and administrative data. The role will support management with reliable reports and insights for decision-making while ensuring that business records are complete, accurate, and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate records of all business transactions, including income, expenses, purchases, sales, payments, and other operational activities.
• Collect, verify, organise, and update business and administrative data.
• Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets, transaction logs, and other business records.
• Reconcile transaction records and identify discrepancies, errors, or missing information.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on business transactions and operational activities.
• Analyse business data to identify trends, variances, patterns, and areas requiring management attention.
• Track business expenses, revenues, outstanding payments, and other relevant financial/operational information.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and business performance reports where required.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of invoices, receipts, payment records, purchase records, and other supporting documents.
• Provide accurate data and reports to management to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitor data quality and ensure information is entered accurately and consistently.
• Support general administrative activities, including documentation, scheduling, correspondence, and record management.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of business and employee information.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection, reporting, and administrative processes.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills
• Data entry and data management
• Reporting and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Good communication skills
• Strong administrative and multitasking abilities
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, business administration, operations, accounting support, or a similar role.
• Experience with transaction recording, data management, reporting, and administrative processes.
• Good understanding of business operations and basic financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, data cleaning, and reporting.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, or business management tools is an advantage.

Additional Information

The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.

Applications close on 30 September 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.