Senior Auditor: Data Analytics at Santam Insurance

What will make you successful in this role?

• To support risk-based audit assignments using data analytics, ultimately to contribute to delivering on the internal audit plan approved by Santam’s Group Audit Committee. 

Assignment work entails assignment planning, execution, reporting and audit follow up work (where applicable) including the following activities:

• Performing risk and control assessments;
• Developing, executing and in some cases, reviewing audit procedures;
• Preparing audit findings and unpacking root causes with management;
• Compiling a draft audit report and advising on practical recommendations with various levels of management which will support the achievement of the Santam Group’s and our business partners strategic and financial objectives;
• Ensuring that audit work is documented on GIA’s audit software tool and adheres to the required quality standards; and
• Ensuring that audit work is completed within time and cost budgets.
• Assist in reporting to various audit and risk committees.
• Provide input into annual audit planning.
• Follow up on audit issues raised and provide input into the reports to the audit committee and other relevant governance structures.
• Maintain quality standards in terms of the audit methodology, approach and documentation.
• Supporting and mentoring junior / trainee auditors.
• Client relationship management with internal Santam stakeholders as well as external stakeholders.
• National and international travelling to Santam offices and partners may be required.

Qualification and Experience

• A relevant qualification (Diploma, Bachelors or Honours degree) in science, commerce, engineering, technology, information systems, informatics or similar. 
• More than 5 years’ experience in an audit/consulting services function and demonstrable exposure as per the job description.
• Data analytics experience using tools such as ACL or similar.
• SQL data interrogation experience (advantageous).
• A basic understanding of internal audit disciplines, methodologies and practices.
• Use of the Teammate audit software package would be advantageous.
• Experience with designing and maintaining intuitive data dashboards that support decision-making.
• A background in creating visual representations of data, utilizing tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms would be advantageous.

Skills

• Very strong numerical, analytical and conceptual skills 
• Analytical ability and logical reasoning
• Completion of audit assignments effectively and in a timely manner (Time Management)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Relationship management (Strong client service orientation)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as by yourself