Specialist Auditor Data Analytics

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Specialist Auditor Data Analytics

POSITION INFO:

Specialist Auditor Data Analytics

Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control, and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.

4 Months Contract

Job Description:

• Formulate CAATs based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls to be tested
• Request and reconcile data, perform data analytics, and ensure utilization of data analytics to improve audit efficiencies.
• Use data extraction software (ACL, IDEA, MS Access, SAS, etc.) software effectively and efficiently.
• Develop ACL / SAS scripts to execute CAATs 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. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for, and implementation of continuous auditing and continuous 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 minimal editorial changes.
• Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant and appropriate audit findings.
• 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.
• Is aware of the resources available and can utilize them 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.
• 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.
• Respond to client needs and queries professionally and within agreed turn-around times.
• Communicate professionally in all communication forms. Listens actively to others.
• Negotiate with management as appropriate to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon.
• Identify development needs and address these through training and continuous professional development.
• Proactively seek and embrace formal and informal peer coaching opportunities.
• Execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines.

Relevant Qualifications and Professional Body Registrations