India - Master Data Analyst (Contractual)

Who are Inchcape

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices, across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations. We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Contract type: Contractual (6 Months)

Location: Chennai

We have an exciting opportunity for a Master Data Analyst in our team in Chennai. As a Ma ster Data Analyst, you will be responsible for executing comprehensive data gathering, cleansing, and validation processes to ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of master data within the organization. This role will focus on working across multiple data sources and systems to maintain data integrity and support business operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute data extraction processes from various sources including ERP systems, Middleware, banking portals, and historic invoices.
• Perform thorough data cleansing activities, including removing duplicate records, standardizing data formats, and correcting errors across all extracted datasets.
• Conduct comprehensive data validation procedures using a variety of online and in-house tools to ensure data accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Carry out detailed data comparisons between existing data and newly gathered information, highlighting discrepancies for further investigation.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of data gathering and cleansing processes.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a centralized repository of supporting evidence for data changes in SharePoint and Excel.
• Advanced Excel skills, including expertise in VLOOKUPs, formulas, and data manipulation techniques.
• Collaborate with local finance teams to gather and verify data from various sources, including banking portals and offline databases.
• Support data migration and integration projects, ensuring data consistency across systems.
• Participate in the implementation of automated data cleansing processes.
• Assist in data loading processes into middleware systems across different environments.

Essential: ( Knowledge, Experience & Skills)

• Bachelors degree
• Strong experience with data analysis, data quality management tools, and data cleansing techniques
• Basic understanding of SQL and database management systems
• Familiarity with MDM concepts and best practices
• Experience with data extraction and transformation techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills working with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Desirable:

• Experience in the logistics/shipping industry.
• Worked within a finance team previously, especially the AP team.

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