Matthew Janse Van Rensburg

Experience

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  Cartrack

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Business Intelligence Analyst

  As a BI Analyst, I was involved in technical analyses and growing the analytics for a fast-growing subsidiary and start-up, Carzuka. Key roles & responsibilities included:• Understanding, structuring & analyzing data to make key data-driven decisions - impacting financial performance of the subsidiary & group.• Collaborating with senior executives to ensure operational procedures implemented, aligned with the long-term strategic goals of the subsidiary and group, along with frequent reporting on performance.• Report writing using SQL and automation to various departments.• Conducting business & market analyses to drive growth and efficiencies.• Influencing marketing strategies by leveraging real-time marketing KPIs as well as active participation in lead generation campaigns and budget forecasting. Show less

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  Discovery Limited

  Apr 2022 - now

  Actuarial Analyst

  As an Actuarial Systems Analyst - I serve as a link between the functions of actuarial, financial systems, and business. Key roles and responsibilities include:• Active involvement in testing the implementation of new products or system changes - focusing on accuracy of calculations & validations.• Developing tools & techniques in Excel and Python to improve efficiencies and automate processes.• Applying actuarial knowledge to solve non-standard, commercial problems.• Enhancing retention & distribution strategies through data analytics and senior management reporting.• Creating new business intelligence reports in Tableau to monitor churn and new business.• Overseeing daily operations with meticulous attention to detail.• Delivering a high standard of sales, administrative, marketing and financial support.• Building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders, resolving complaints and complex client enquiries.• System and data audits, checking system values from first principles to maintain data integrity and accuracy.• Reading and interpreting technical documentation; and producing business requirement documents.• Creating new documentation and maintaining existing documentation to remain relevant, clear and concise.• Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with high levels of quality output.• Building audit tools using Excel and SQL. Show less