The Job Description
- Lead and execute continuous auditing and data analytics initiatives from planning and requirements gathering through data extraction, testing, analysis, reporting, and closure.
- Design and develop data-driven audit and monitoring methodologies to identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, anomalies, trends, and exceptions.
- Independently extract, reconcile, and analyze large and complex datasets using SAS and other relevant analytical tools.
- Translate business processes, risk scenarios, policies, and control requirements into robust analytical logic and executable testing procedures.
- Lead the development of analytical testing methodologies that enable full-population testing and continuous or recurring monitoring, where appropriate.
- Evaluate analytical results, investigate exceptions, perform root-cause analysis, and distinguish genuine risk/control issues from data-quality or process-related exceptions.
- Provide analytical support and challenge to Internal Audit engagements, helping audit teams identify higher- risk populations and enhance audit coverage.
- Lead discussions with business, IT, Risk, and Audit stakeholders to understand processes, identify data requirements, validate results, and communicate key insights.
- Prepare and present clear, concise, and actionable analytical insights and reports to Internal Audit management and senior stakeholders.
- Lead the development and enhancement of continuous auditing tools, automated analytics, dashboards, methodologies, and reporting capabilities.
- Ensure analytical solutions are appropriately documented, validated, repeatable, and supported by appropriate governance and quality controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve Internal Audit efficiency and coverage through automation, analytics, system integration, and innovative audit techniques.
- Support and coach junior team members in SAS, analytical techniques, risk-based thinking, data interpretation, and execution of analytics initiatives.
- Contribute to the broader development of the Internal Audit function, including strategy, methodology, reporting, training, digital transformation, and maturity enhancement.
- Supporting the Internal Audit Functions, Audit Operation and Audit Excellence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or any other related field.
- Preferred: Master s degree in a relevant analytical, business, risk, or technology field.
- Minimum of +8 years of relevant experience in data analytics, enterprise risk, assurance, financial analytics, model monitoring or similar functions.
- Preferred: Experience in a regulated industry or a complex organizational environment.
- Experience leading analytics or assurance initiatives.
Professional Certifications:
- Preferred: Any professional certification in related areas is an advantage (CISA, CMA, CPA, CRMA, etc.)
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