Senior Data Audit Specialist |
Vacancy Details |
Reference No. | SR1-42892 |
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Synopsis | A leading insurance group is currently seeking an individual to assume the role of Senior Audit Specialist: Data. The successful incumbent will be responsible for executing internal audit methodologies using a guided risk-based audit approach when performing allocated internal auditing duties across all the organisation and functions with a high focus on data analytics and data governance. |
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Description | - Conduct engagements in accordance with approved Internal audit methodologies.
- Ensure appropriate audit file documentation and reporting templates are used.
- Manage time in line with the allocated budget and communicate any potential delays or overruns.
- Identify, monitor and communicate overruns and inefficiencies.
- Monitor and collate time sheets.
- Coordinate and attend team kick-off and debriefing meetings.
- Apply continuous improvement principles and identify opportunities for change.
- Contribute to the development of reporting and audit file templates.
- Setting up engagement with audit team.
- Give guidance to fellow team members.
- Prepare process analyses documentation.
- Prepare data analytics audit program that is aligned to the Risk and Control matrix of the Audit.
- Conduct data analytics fieldwork using relevant tools incl. IDEA and SQL.
- Develop data analytic scripts for continuous improvement monitoring purposes.
- Draft business understanding documents and related flow charts of allocated scope area ready for Audit/Assistant Audit Manager review.
- Contribute to the preparation of the audit programme.
- Conduct fieldwork and testing to the required standard.
- Build mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders.
- Manage all client interactions for allocated areas of scope.
- Ensure thorough understanding of the business environment, strategy, challenges and risks as well as prevailing legislation and emerging industry trends.
- Provide direction to the junior team members in executing the organisation’s internal audit plan.
- Build a high-performance team through coaching and mentoring.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning.
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Requirements | - Relevant 3 year Bachelor Degree (B.Comm IT / B.Sc IT).
- B.Comm IT / B.Sc IT Honours would be advantageous.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) would be beneficial.
- Must have 3 to 5 years internal or external audit experience, with at least 3 years data analytics experience.
Kindly note, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application please consider it unsuccessful. |
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Position Type | Permanent |
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Work Level | Senior |
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Salary | Market Related |
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Industry | Insurance |
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Salary Type | Annually |
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Package | Cost To Company |
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Affirmative Action | Yes |
Geographic Location | Gauteng - JHB North |