The Auditor – Data Analytics Specialist role focuses on leveraging advanced data analytics to support internal audits and implement and manage continuous control auditing techniques to proactively identify risks, anomalies, and control weaknesses across business processes. A key aspect of the role is to support the implementation and integration of emerging audit technologies, including AI-driven audit tools, to enable real-time monitoring and predictive insights.
Job Role
Key Functional Responsibilities
The Job Role – Key Functional Responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.
Design and execute complex data analytics to support audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting
Develop and maintain continuous auditing and monitoring routines to identify anomalies, trends, and control breakdowns
Collaborate with audit teams to integrate data analytics into risk assessments and audit engagements
Extract, transform, and analyze data from various systems (e.g., ERP, databases) to support audit objectives
Visualize observations using dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Provide insights and recommendations to improve internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Assist in the development of data-driven audit methodologies and tools.
Leverage Microsoft Copilot to enhance audit planning, execution, and reporting
Train audit staff on the effective use of Microsoft Copilot for data analysis and documentation
Job Requirements
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
At least one recognized professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred
Experience
1-3 years minimum in audit or data analysis experience in professional level
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analytics tools such as IDEA, ACL, etc.
Experience with continuous control auditing and automation of audit procedures
Experience using Microsoft Copilot in audit and data analytics environments
