Senior Audit Data Specialist

Our client is a leading financial services firm looking to appoint a Senior Audit Data Specialist to automate the internal auditing function for the business. You will be leading teams in projects and particularely the Data Analysts * Facilitate the maintenance of risk profiles (inherent & residual view of IT risks) * Challenge risk management information received from the business and provide meaningful input to management on where IT risk management processes and controls can be improved * Responsible for the implementation of the Internal Audit plan with regards to assigned companies / areas * Implement Continuous Auditing within the various Business areas * Liaison with peers on IT and data risk management, policies and execution strategies * Perform maturity assessments based on the COBIT framework * Scheduling and planning of audits, assignment of staff and review resource requirements * Request data from the client, document SQL/ACL queries, analyse data and document deficiencies identified after performing the required testing * Lead the identification of data analytics opportunities, design and execution of audit tests based on identified risks and management of data analytics staff with GIA * Review and sign-off of planning, working papers and reports, and where required raise review notes for the work performed by Team Leaders / Data Analysts (pertaining to Engagement Letters, APMs, system descriptions, walkthroughs, process flow diagrams, RACM, test procedures, working papers, reports and action plans) * Assume a leadership role in enhancing the Data Analytics team’s strategy, including training other members of the Audit department in basic data analytics techniques, raising awareness of the data analytics program with key members of Management and developing a continuous auditing program for the division * Identify opportunities for Continuous Auditing through Process Automation or Data Analystics * Preparation and submission of Risk and Audit committee reports / packs * Assist in periodic reporting on the status and results of the annual audit plan and the sufficiency of department resources * 5 + years data analytics experience with a broad range of exposure to all aspects of business planning, systems analysis and application development * Minimum 1 year Oracle and Java experience and 5 years or more SQL Server and SQL reporting services experience * Reporting to Audit / Risk Committees * Essential knowledge/skills: Internal Controls, CAATS tools such as SQL / ACL, data auditing/process auditing through data analytics, management/review of work of medium sized teams  * The following would be deemed as an advantage: * Studying towards or in posession of relevant Honours Degree * FS experience * Information Security * Internal Controls * Experience in conducting financial, operational or IT Audits (IT General Controls or Application Controls) * Experience working with P