Data Analytics Specialist - Houghton at SBV Services (Pty) Ltd.

Description

Planning and delivering on audit assignments

• Obtain a good understanding of the Data and IT control environment being audited (including link to business processes and risk management-related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this, using appropriate data discovery techniques.
• Prioritise and plan data analytics reviews in line with the internal audit coverage plan in conjunction with the Senior Internal Auditor and IT Internal Audit Manager
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key data to be tested.
• Define data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork by performing for every audit conducted.
• Compile and communicate to the relevant stakeholders, an audit planning memorandum before commencement of an audit assignment.
• Efficiently execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines.

Execute IT audit assignments

• Execute data analytics testing in accordance with acceptable professional auditing standards.
• Assess and document the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls for all audit engagements
• Use Data Analytics to extract, manipulate and analyse information required for the audits.
• Obtain clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Identify opportunities to improve the data control environment.
• Guarantee that audit findings are systematically documented in the working papers.
• Conduct audit self-assessment after the completion of audit against the audit quality assurance checklist.

Timeous and Accurate Reporting

• Consolidate identified audit findings and lead the discussion of report items with relevant levels of management, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and suggesting improvements related to the audit being performed.
• Verifies that reported findings are accurate, and recommendations to management are based on the “best practice”.
• Prepare audit reports in line with internal audit methodology in order to improve the overall control environment.
• Follows up on corrective actions with the relevant Business Unit in line with agreed upon action timelines.
• Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant & appropriate audit findings
• Assist the IT Internal Audit Manager with other operational and ad – hoc audit reporting activities as required
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units
• Respond to client needs and queries within agreed turn-around times.  

People Management

• Provide leadership to employees within SBV;
• Creates a conducive environment which translates into productivity and high morale within SBV;
• Inspire one’s team to deliver on key performance areas;
• Adhere to legislative requirements and Group policies and procedures;
• Leading the focus on talent to instil value creation for high value contributors;

• Lead and manage the drive towards continuous monitoring.
• Adhere to legislative requirements, company policies and procedures in respect of employment Health and safety
• practices;.
• Lead introductory data analytics training to new team members within Internal Audit.

Drive the organisation culture within one’s business unit

• Drive the department’s values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission;
• Serve as a leader of the culture program driving the desired behaviours and encouraging employee engagement;
• Provide leadership to employees within the organisation, creating a winning culture and high morale
• Lead as an Ambassador and executor of the adoption of data analytics in the organisation.
• Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures as they occur addressing or escalating matters /
• concerns to the SME’s (subject matter experts) when required;
• Facilitate the necessary presentation

System Maintenance:

• Maintain client relationship between data analytics tool service provide and SBV Technology management;
• Monitor and manage vendor management with the data analytics tool service provider.  
• Manage system technical-related problems arising from using the data analytics tool. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Work Experience

• 3 years’ experience in internal audit or IT audit which includes data analytics and script development experience
• Proficient in the use of analytics tools such as ACL/ IDEA/SQL

Minimum Requirements: Education

• B Com Internal Auditing or BSC IT degree
• CISA Certification achieved or working towards certification. 

Behavioral Requirements

• Achievement: Results-oriented with a high drive to meet objectives and standards.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to look at situations from multiple perspectives and analyse facts to understand a problem thoroughly.
• Problem Solving: The ability to devise an appropriate solution.
• Customer Service: Recognise and strive to meet both internal and external customers’ needs and expectations.
• Conscientiousness: Persevering and taking responsibility to meet commitments