Manager: Data Analytics

19 hours ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Secondments Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
To provide support to management in managing a portfolio of data analytic projects in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and company Policies and Procedures.

The incumbent will be expected to provide data analytics (including CAATs) support to a specific allocated portfolio of audits encompassing data acquisition, downloading, conversion, reconciliation, analysis, generation of exception reports, data extractions, performance audits and investigations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

This challenging opportunity involves compiling audit plans, assisting in managing resources, determine and establish data downloads, executing the data analysis, as well as reporting the findings of the analysis.

Applicants will be required to work within teams whilst interacting with various other teams from the financial auditing business units within the company.

Experience on performing data analysis on SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and other ERP systems would be beneficial. This position will require travelling.

Applicants should be excellent communicators, have analytical skills, be able to direct and lead projects, and be able to work under pressure. Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s license is an inherent requirement of these positions, as travelling duties are involved.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- B Com or BSC degree with specialisation in auditing or a degree in applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, data science, engineering (software, electronics) or business science in finance and accounting, or equivalent
- B-Tech degree - Financial Information Systems or Accountancy

The following will be an added advantage:

- ACL Certified Data analyst (ACDA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- ERP Certificate (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP
- Knowledge of Auditing
- In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
- Minimum 5 years data analytics or CAATs experience.
- IS auditing experience will be beneficial

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Fulfil own communicating leader role by creating clear understanding of what is expected of individuals in the team within the context of the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the company, the BU and the centre
- Listen to, encourage and act on the feedback (snag-lists) received from employees.
- Implement performance standards for direct work.
- Continuously improve and innovate on day-to-day work practices.
- Recommend process improvements.
- Deliver quality work.
- Plan daily work activities for team members.
- Provide on-the-job training.
- Coach and assist team members with personal development.
- Facilitate problem-solving and resolution.
- Ensure effective communication with team members.
- Align and prioritise own action plans to the company’s strategies.
- Support change initiatives in the organisation and align team members.
- Implement performance standards for direct work.
- Adopt and portray the organisation’s culture and values in daily activities.
- Impact positively on team morale and participation.
- Comply with all values, rules and regulations.
- Track and measure expenditure against budget.
- Communicate clearly, openly and honestly in all instances.
- Walks the talk - actions and words need to be aligned
- Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with management as and when required
- Conduct data analytic assignments (Audits) in terms of the three audit phases:

- Planning
- Execution
- Reporting
- Plan the audit in terms of:

- Defining the objectives of the audit
- Defining the scope of the audit
- Identify benchmarks to be utilised
- Assessing the risks from source documentation
- Compiling the audit plan
- Conducting a walk through process with the relevant role players
- Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
- Execute audit tests to address objectives of the audit
- Generate the audit report indicating:

- Audit findings
- Submit the report to Line Manager for input and review and effect the necessary amendments as indicated
- Communicate to Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
- Participate in audit closing meeting, where appropriate, to discuss: Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable, Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented, Target dates for implementation and review
- Conduct the audit in accordance with internal processes, policies and procedures
- Conduct the audit within the allocated time frame
- Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
- Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
- Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and pr

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