Analyzes and interprets data from databases and Excel files, develops operational and management reports, validates and reconciles data, identifies discrepancies, supports root-cause analysis, and improves reporting processes through automation. Requires advanced Excel expertise and basic to intermediate MySQL knowledge, with familiarity with BI tools and healthcare or revenue cycle data preferred.
Job Opening – Data Analyst
Department: Data & Analytics
Role: Data Analyst
Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst with strong Excel skills and basic to intermediate knowledge of MySQL. The candidate should have the ability to work with large datasets, perform data analysis, generate reports, and support business teams with meaningful data insights.
Required Skills
- Microsoft Excel – Expertise required
- Advanced Excel formulas and functions.
- VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIF, COUNTIF, etc.
- Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts.
- Data cleaning, validation, formatting, and reconciliation.
- Working with large datasets and preparing MIS reports.
- Conditional formatting and basic Excel automation.
- MySQL – Basic to Intermediate
- Knowledge of SQL queries and database concepts.
- SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, JOINs, and aggregate functions.
- Ability to write queries to extract and analyze data.
- Understanding of table relationships and data structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Extract, analyze, and interpret data from databases and Excel files.
- Develop and maintain operational and management reports.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation across multiple data sources.
- Identify data discrepancies and support root-cause analysis.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency across reports and datasets.
- Support automation and process improvements in reporting activities.
Preferred Skills
- Basic knowledge of SIGMA computing, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, or any BI reporting tool.
- Exposure to healthcare or revenue cycle management (RCM) data is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of data visualization and reporting concepts.
Acurus Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
Chennai, India
Acurus Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
6 & 7, Mayor Sivaraj Street, Royapettah, ,, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600 014
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