Senior Auditor - Data Analytics

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Parktown, within the Insurance industry is currently seeking an IT Auditor to join their team

POSITION INFO:

To execute the internal audit methodology and a risk based audit approach when performing start to end internal audit duties across all company internal, partner, broker, administrator, binder and underwriting relationships and functions both nationally and internationally with a high focus on data analytics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Build rapport with process owners and stakeholders.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders.
• Apply your mind to continuous improvement possibilities.
• Establishes a clear set of standards for others to work within and provide the necessary guidance.
• Practice effective communication skills.

FINANCIAL

• Manage time in line with the allocated budget and communicate any potential delays or overruns.
• Identify and communicate overruns and inefficiencies.
• Capture timesheets.
• Monitor and collate timesheets to verify accuracy compared to work performed.
• Identify, monitor and communicate overruns and inefficiencies.

PROCESS:

• Conduct audits in accordance with approved Internal Audit methodology.
• Manage client interaction for allocated areas of scope Attend audit team kick-off and close-out meetings
• Attend audit team kick-off and close-out meetings.
• Prepare process analysis documentation (medium complexity processes)
• Prepare the data analytics audit program that is aligned to the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) of the audit (high complexity processes).
• Conduct data analytics fieldwork using relevant tools including ACL and SQL.
• Develop data analytics scripts for continuous monitoring purposes.
• Draft business understanding documents and related flow charts of allocated scope area for manager review.
• Conduct fieldwork and testing to the required standard
• Develop and utilise a sound understanding of business processes, risks and controls including relevant regulatory and accounting issues
• Identification of process, information and control gaps and seek additional information if necessary
• Ensure that information generated is accurate, valid and comprehensive prior to review and/or reporting.
• Documenting findings and discussion with client in terms of factual correctness – asks for support where necessary.
• Draft and discuss own findings for inclusion in audit reports.
• Take responsibility to clear and finalise all own reported findings/reporting points.
• Review own working papers for quality and completeness before sending to Senior Auditor for review.Ensure all review queries are cleared within reasonable timeframe (expectation 48 hours).
• Focus on problem solving/high risk areas during the audit.
• Communicate any delays or difficulties experienced for corrective action.
• Track audit process status for allocated section and effectively communicate any anticipated challenges, delays, etc
• Communicates knowledge gained throughout the audit engagement and/or otherwise with the team members.
• Follow-up and update internal audit findings tracking document.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Attend scheduled training
• Take responsibility for own career and performance management.
• Contribute to training ideas and/or potential training deficiencies.
• Contribute to the social committee and attend social activities.
• Participate in the on boarding of new team members (specialist level)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BCom/BSc IT degree (Hons degree preferred)
• Data or IT Audit related certifications (would be an advantage)
• Required Experience (relevant or in a similar role)
• 3-5 years related audit experience, of which a minimum of 3 years in data analytics

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