Audit Manager: Data Analytics - Johannesburg, South Africa - Hollard Recruitment

Hollard Recruitment
Hollard Recruitment
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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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The
Audit Manager:

Data Analytics will be required to play a key role in all phases of Internal Audit data analytics engagements and will interact with senior and middle management across the organisation.

This may range from managing a team of data analytics specialists, conducting fieldwork/scripting, performing research, providing insights and contributing to the overall strategy of Group Internal Audit.


Audit engagements will primarily comprise of data analytics support, data migration reviews, data governance reviews, as well as Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) engagements.

Additionally, the Audit Manager will be required to assist in identifying and assessing specific and ad-hoc/unique strategic, operational, reporting, internal control and/or compliance risks, directly aligned to business strategy, digital transformation, data management and reporting, ensuring delivery against the Group Internal Audit plan and associated methodology.


Required Knowledge and Experience:


Experience

  • At least 6 years related experience, of which 4 years in an audit data analytics role.
  • Experience in leading and managing teams.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and conflict management.
  • Experience in report writing.
  • Experience in general project management

Knowledge

  • Risk based auditing methodologies and IIA standards.
  • Risk management and risk management practices.
  • Relational databases and database structures.
  • Database and analytical scripting.
  • Data governance related best practice frameworks e.g. DAMA DMBOK, etc.
  • Data and privacy related legislation and regulation.
  • Intermediate business and financial understanding.
  • Good insurance knowledge.
  • Good business acumen.

Skills

  • Good leadership skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Good conflict management skills.
  • Good stakeholder management skills.
  • Good negotiation and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to use ACL, SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI and other data tools.
  • Intermediate SQL skills.
  • Advanced ACL skills.
  • Basic Python programming skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Key Objectives:


  • Strategy and Planning:
  • In conjunction with the Senior Audit Manager, set the internal audit strategy and audit/project plan and oversee the implementation thereof.
  • Continuously drive internal audit process improvement to ensure a value adding partnership with business.
  • Operational and Technical:
  • Assist in determining the audit and advisory plan as well as determining resource needs.
  • Manage overall data analytics audit and advisory engagements to ensure the timely delivery of the highest quality work, exception reports, trend analyses and valueadded recommendations.
  • Develop a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the Hollard data landscape, strategies, overarching risk universe, processes/controls, and pertinent regulations.
  • Support the business audit teams by developing appropriate data analytics audit programmes that are aligned to unique requirements of each engagement.
  • Oversee and execute all required data analytics test procedures and results, by developing scripts, identifying exceptions, generating insights and analysing trends in support of the audit plan.
  • Report on and communicate data analytics results to intended stakeholders.
  • Document draft opinions on audit and advisory findings, including ratings and recommendations; and discuss with control owners and/or management.
  • Submit draft opinions and/or audit reports to senior Internal Audit management for review.
  • Participate in, and at times lead, team, department and/or divisional projects, to effectively deliver on strategic goals.
  • Remain up to date with latest Big Data developments and leading practices, as well as new regulatory pronouncements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Effectively build and maintain usiness relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, to become a credible and trusted advisor and business partner.
  • Represent the Internal Audit function to internal or external customers.
  • Engage management to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements.
  • Management and Leadership:
  • Provide direction and leadership to the engagement team in executing the Internal Audit plan.
  • Maintain a high performance team by effectively managing resources, coaching and retaining critical staff and ensuring development potential is realised.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and manage the individual development plans of direct reports.
  • Financial Management:
  • Be responsible for effective budget/time management and control within area of responsibility and audits.
  • Ensure cost effectiveness and optimisation for own area of responsibility.

Educational Requirements:

Relevant Bcom /BSc degree, with Honours as a minimum, as well as one or more of the following:

  • Certified Internal Au
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