Senior Associate – Data Analyst

Overview

• Contribute to a leading organization's audit and advisory services, focusing on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and control weaknesses across various processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align audit activities with organizational priorities and key business risks.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor operational metrics and key risk indicators effectively.
• Engage in enterprise risk assessment activities and contribute to advisory projects and audit engagements.
• Maintain and pursue professional certifications to enhance expertise and industry knowledge.
• Work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with onsite presence as required.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Participate in audit scoping discussions to understand risks, controls, and associated data sources comprehensively.
• Design and implement data analytics procedures to support audit activities and enhance control evaluations.
• Perform analytics testing to assess control effectiveness and identify potential issues proactively.
• Document audit findings and communicate results effectively to Audit Leadership and management.
• Develop high-quality deliverables, including detailed analyses of risks and exposures.
• Maintain dashboards and reports for continuous auditing and monitoring purposes.
• Collaborate with external subject matter experts to ensure audit objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with established audit techniques and program standards consistently.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, or Data Analytics.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or advisory roles preferred.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Alteryx) and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and audit management tools is advantageous.
• Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Fraud Examiner are preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail and capability to deliver high-quality presentations and reports.