Data Analytics (Internal Audit)

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: JHB002930-SS-1

A prominent insurance and financial services company based in Johannesburg with a growing presence in several international markets is looking for a Data Analytics to join their Internal Audit team.

Duties & Responsibilities

This role offers the opportunity to leverage data-driven insights and advanced analytics to enhance our audit processes and support strategic initiatives.

As the Data Analytics you will play a crucial role in providing analytical support and insights to the Internal Audit team. Your expertise will help identify trends anomalies and risk areas within the group its subsidiaries and key partners. You will work closely with audit teams to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness through the application of advanced analytical tools and techniques in alignment with our audit plans methodologies policies and procedures.
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Duties:

Support the Data Analytics Manager in developing and executing audit/advisory plans.
Contribute to internal audit strategic objectives focusing on continuous auditing monitoring and data-driven insights.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the risk universe internal controls and associated regulations.
Prepare and execute data analytics fieldwork using tools such as Python and SQL.
Design and visualize trends and insights through dashboards using Power BI.
Collaborate with audit teams to integrate data analytics into audit workflows.
Adhere to project budgets schedules and scopes effectively.
Complete required training and development programs as part of your Individual Development Programme (IDP).
Contribute to team culture and attend social committee activities.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Garde 12)
Degree or diploma in IT Data Science Statistics or Audit.
Professional certifications or qualifications in Python SQL Power BI machine learning or related fields are preferred

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of data analytics experience ideally in an internal audit or financial services environment.
Proven proficiency in Python for data analysis automation and machine learning.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau QuickSight).
Financial services or insurance industry experience is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of Python libraries (e.g. pandas NumPy scikit-learn) and database structures.
Understanding of machine learning algorithms internal audit standards and data governance principles.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Skills & Competencies:

Data Analysis
Technical Proficiency
Database Management
Analytical Tools
Internal Audit Knowledge
Communication Skills
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Strategic Thinking
Collaboration
Innovation
Stakeholder Management
Adaptability
Ethical Standards
Continuous Learning
Customer Orientation

If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

Package & Remuneration

R 700000 - R 800000 - Annually

Reference: JHB002930-SS-1A prominent insurance and financial services company based in Johannesburg with a growing presence in several international markets is looking for a Data Analytics to join their Internal Audit team.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis role offers the opportunity to leverage data-dr...