Excel Specialist – Remote Data Operations

About the role

We are looking for an analytical Excel Specialist to serve as the backbone of our data operations, turning raw numbers into actionable business intelligence for finance, marketing, and operations teams across Africa. The role is fully remote and involves building advanced spreadsheet tools, automated dashboards, and interactive templates.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly complex, scalable Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, and interactive dashboards.
• Write and maintain VBA scripts and macros to automate repetitive data entry, extraction, and report generation processes.
• Clean, validate, and merge large datasets from multiple sources using Power Query and advanced lookup formulas.
• Build dynamic forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking models to support senior management decisions.
• Review, audit, and troubleshoot existing Excel files to detect and resolve errors in formulas and data mapping.
• Translate technical data insights into easy‑to‑read visual formats and train cross‑functional remote teams across Africa on reporting templates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience focused on data analysis, spreadsheet management, or financial modeling.
• Expert‑level mastery of Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, Power Query).
• Strong demonstrable experience creating VBA macros and custom scripts.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and top‑tier written/verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment, managing deadlines across African time zones.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI, SQL databases, or data visualization principles.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, Power Query)
• VBA macros and scripting
• Microsoft Power BI
• SQL databases