As a Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading new business development and sales activities with the public sector in Africa. You will also play a key role in managing and growing existing accounts through customer engagement and opportunity identification. You will be expected to design, implement and manage a strategic sales plan that expands the FreeBalance footprint in the Government Resource Planning (GRP) market. We are looking for fresh graduates who want to build a sales career in a fast-paced environment. A passion for excelling and creating an international sales portfolio. Main Responsibilities: Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales process from plan to close Coordinate sales activities and initiatives with pre-sales and professional services teams Deliver compelling, customer-centric sales presentations and proposals to prospects and customers Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by understanding requirements Identify emerging markets & market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competitors Qualifications: University degree in Public Finance, Economics, International Relations, Business or Commerce or other related areas will be accepted. Fresh graduates or someone looking for sales experience in an IT software organization selling ERP solutions to government or government entities. Familiarity or willingness to hit the ground running and learn on the go, with the government financial management structure and process. Excellent verbal and written communication/ comprehension skills in English and relevant regional languages (Portuguese, English additionally Arabic or French is a big plus). Ability to present solutions at a high level. Knowledge of MS Office applications for the preparation of proposals and presentations, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to interact with senior executives. Ability to travel frequently throughout Africa We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of designated groups based on country legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We will accommodate needs under respective labour laws throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
As a BIRT Report Writer Specialist at FreeBalance, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex reports and data visualizations using the Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) framework. This role requires a strong understanding of data modeling, SQL, and effective report design principles to translate business requirements into actionable insights. This is an international contract position, and we encourage local candidates to apply only. Main Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, efficient, and accurate reports and dashboards using BIRT (Eclipse-based). Translate complex business requirements and specifications into technical report designs and data models. Develop parameterized, drill-down, and interactive reports for various business units. Write and optimize complex SQL queries (joins, stored procedures, functions) across multiple data sources such as MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL. Collaborate with database administrators and developers to ensure data integrity and accessibility. Perform unit testing and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, performance, and compliance with requirements. Debug and troubleshoot issues related to report data, formatting, and performance. Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including report specifications and change logs. Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate reporting requirements. Provide support and training to end-users on effective report usage. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience in report development using BIRT. Proven experience writing and optimizing complex SQL and working with relational databases. Experience with integrating BIRT reports into web applications (e.g., Java/J2EE environments). Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes is an asset. Expert-level proficiency in BIRT Report Designer. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in the public sector considered an asset. Ability to travel as required. Preferred Skills Experience with BIRT scripting (JavaScript) for custom data handling and presentation logic. Knowledge of other BI/reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or SSRS. Understanding of data visualization best practices and UI/UX design principles for reports. Familiarity with application servers (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss) where BIRT is deployed. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country's legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
As a BIRT Report Writer Specialist at FreeBalance, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex reports and data visualizations using the Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) framework. This role requires a strong understanding of data modeling, SQL, and effective report design principles to translate business requirements into actionable insights. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, efficient, and accurate reports and dashboards using BIRT (Eclipse-based). - Translate complex business requirements and specifications into technical report designs and data models. - Develop parameterized, drill-down, and interactive reports for various business units. - Write and optimize complex SQL queries (joins, stored procedures, functions) across multiple data sources such as MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL. - Collaborate with database administrators and developers to ensure data integrity and accessibility. - Perform unit testing and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, performance, and compliance with requirements. - Debug and troubleshoot issues related to report data, formatting, and performance. - Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including report specifications and change logs. - Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate reporting requirements. - Provide support and training to end-users on effective report usage. - Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience in report development using BIRT. - Proven experience writing and optimizing complex SQL and working with relational databases. - Experience with integrating BIRT reports into web applications (e.g., Java/J2EE environments). - Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes is an asset. - Expert-level proficiency in BIRT Report Designer. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Previous experience in the public sector considered an asset. - Ability to travel as required. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.,