Specialist Auditor: Data Analytics

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

About us, purpose, experience and qualifications

**about us**:
**purpose**:
Responsible for conducting data analytics related internal audit assignments at divisional and business unit level within the FirstRand Group

**experience and qualifications**:

- BSC / B.Com (Information Systems) or equivalent degree.
- At least 3 years’ experience in data analytics.
- At least 2 years’ experience in the use of Power BI, SQL SAS, AC, to perform data analysis.
- Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- **additional requirements**:
There are no additional requirements associated with this vacancy.

**responsibilities**:

- Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited.
- Formulate Data Analytics based on key process and business risks identified, design and execute data analytics in line with risks and key controls to be tested.
- Request and reconcile data, perform data analytics and ensure utilisation of data analytics to improve audit efficiencies.
- Use data analysis software, Power BI, SQL, Reporting Tools, ACL, SAS, etc.) software effectively and efficiently.
- Develop and maintain scripts to execute Data Analytics to test the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment.
- Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Identify opportunities for, and implementation of continuous analytics (auditing and monitoring) initiatives.
- Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
- Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including internal financial controls.
- Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
- Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with mínimal editorial changes.
- Assist the Head of Internal Audit / Senior Audit Manager / Audit Manager with other operational and reporting activities as required.
- Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices.
- Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
- Utilise resources available to best effect with guidance from senior audit staff.
- Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment.
- Participate in internal departmental work and key standing tasks such as Board, Risk and Audit Committee reporting, as requested. Stakeholder Excellence
- Ensure the constant delivery of superb value and a 'memorable' customer experience.
- Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit

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