Data Associate

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. _

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and manage your own local portfolio as Data Associate either in Cancún or Acapulco?

A Data Associate is responsible for taking appropriate corrective and preventive actions required to improve the data quality. The data can come from some or all of the following sources: customers; suppliers; products; material; equipment. According to KONE Way process descriptions, the role is locally based or fulfilled in a shared service center.

**_Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: _**
- Facilitates the correct creation and completion of data records in line with global process requirements of the data source (i.e. customers; suppliers; products; material; equipment).
- Ensures data is entered correctly, according to the system specifications and on a timely basis.
- Executes minor changes in the master database (i.e. updating information on local level data).
- Gathers all relevant information for data creation and change forms, including contacting local finance departments and/or customers, suppliers etc.
- Uses specific data management tools that require an advanced level of understanding in master data management and specific competences.
- Proactively leads the necessary preventive/corrective actions towards the master data.
- May send the requests for data creation/modification to the Data Administrator after his/her data quality checks are completed.
- Performs regular data quality control checks at unit level.
- May conduct end-user training for the data systems or tools to ensure adoption and understanding of global data management processes.
- Acts as the first level support for the applicable data area (i.e. customers; suppliers; products; material; equipment) in the Unit.

**HIRING REQUIREMENTS**:
- Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting, finance or similar area-
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position-
- Advanced MS Excel -skills-
- Intermediate in both written and verbal English-
- Good communication skills**What can KONE offer you?**
- We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: _
- We value your authentic self _
- Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values _
- Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment _
- Passionate about safety, quality and innovation _
- We care about the communities where we live and work _

**_Just some of our many benefits include: _**
- Competitive salary _
- Opportunities to learn and grow _
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family _
- More benefits than required by law _

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. _
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us, and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices, and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. _
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance