Data Entry Clerk

We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to type information into our database from paper documents.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners

• Type in data provided directly from customers

• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes

• Verify data by comparing it to source documents

• Update existing data

• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested

• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as data entry clerk

• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred

• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)

• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices

• Basic understanding of databases