Data entry clerks
NKPD code: 4132
Description
Data entry clerks enter coded, statistical, financial and other numerical data into electronic equipment, databases, spreadsheets and other data stores using a keyboard, mouse, optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They enter data into mechanical and electronic devices to perform mathematical calculations. Data entry clerks perform the following main tasks: • receiving and registering invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture; • entering numerical data, codes and text from source material into computer-compatible storage and processing devices; • checking the accuracy and completeness of data and correcting entered data where necessary; • operating bookkeeping and calculating programs and machines; • importing and exporting data between different database systems and software. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Operator, data entry – Bank clerk, data entry