Internal Audit Specialist Data Analytics at FirstRand Corporate Centre

 Are you someone who can:

• Obtain a good understanding of the data required for the control environment being audited.
• Support audit teams in formulating data analytics based on key process and business risks identified.
• Design and implement procedures/processes to provide assurance in relation to data completeness, timely, accuracy and relevance in line with the audit plan/engagement/assignment.
• Use/be familiar with data management processes/techniques.
• Use/be familiar with data storytelling techniques to enhance user experience.
• Use/be familiar with data analysis software, (such as, SQL, SSRS, Python, TeraData, DataWiki, Microsoft Power Platform etc.) to improve/innovate/digitise the internal audit processes/procedures.
• Design, implement, maintain, and support analytical models relating to descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources (Teradata/Datawiki).
• Provide training and guidance on technical tools/programs/software/technologies relating to data, analytics, and process automation (such as SQL, Power Platforms, Python etc.).
• Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Identify opportunities for, and implementation of automated analytics (continues auditing and monitoring) initiatives.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• BSC / BCom (Information Systems/Computer Science) or equivalent degree.
• At least 3 years’ experience in data analytics and process automation solutions/robotic process automation (i.e., Power Platform).
• Experience in the use of Python/SAS to design and implement predictive models.
• Experience in banking (credit) and financial services environment will be an advantage.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Have a general understanding of different risk types.

Deadline:11th June,2025