(1183) Audit Data Analyst - IAD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan for the cluster by identifying relevant data and analysis opportunities.   
• Develop and maintain data analytics procedures, models, frameworks and templates in line with the audit methodology. 
• Understand audit and business requirements to address issues related to data completeness and quality.
• Define the scope and objectives for data analytics and develop tests to meet these objectives. 
• Use analytics tools to perform risk assessments, test controls in line with audit objectives and effectively communicate the results.
• Conduct audit assignments and participate in complex audit environments by conducting research and compiling thorough, concise and reliable research reports on data analytics.
• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure data access and enhance collaboration with other analysts. 
• Stay abreast of and apply theoretical and practical advancements in data analytics as applied to auditing.
• Communicate progress and findings of data analytics assignments to both client management and internal audit management.
• Peer review the work of other auditors and data analysts, and provide on-the-job coaching and training related to data analytics.
• Prepare audit recommendations and compile thorough, concise and reliable audit reports. 
• Present audit findings and recommendations to the audit team and participate in meetings to report back on audit findings to departments. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor degree in either Computer Science, Accounting, Internal Auditing or a related field, or have an equivalent qualification; 
• relevant certification in data analytics; 
• a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in auditing, with a strong track record in data analytics.