Data Analyst

The ideal candidate will support audit engagements by leveraging data analytics to enhance audit quality, identify anomalies, and provide valuable insights into client operations. This role requires a strong understanding of audit processes, data manipulation, and visualization techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with audit teams to understand engagement objectives and data requirements.
• Extract, clean, and transform large datasets from various client systems (e.g., ERP, financial systems).
• Develop and apply audit analytics procedures to identify trends, anomalies, and risks.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings effectively to audit teams and clients.
• Support the automation of audit procedures using tools like Excel, SQL, or ACL.
• Document data analytics methodologies and ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of reusable analytics scripts and templates.
• Stay updated on emerging data analytics tools and audit methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in an audit or financial services environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL)
• Familiarity with audit processes and standards (ISA's).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of audit analytics platforms (e.g., IDEA, ACL).
• Understanding of financial analytics platforms (e.g., IDEA, ACL)

This role offers a salary range of R30kR60k, depending on your qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note: the final offer will be at the clients discretion and will be market-related, reflecting your unique expertise and value.

Note: Please apply online. We do not accept Whatsapp or email applications.