Internal Audit Data Analyst

Main Purpose:

As an Internal Audit Data Analyst, you will be part of the Audit Analytics team within the Internal Audit department, supporting audit activities through advanced data analytics. You will work closely with the Internal Audit team and business stakeholders to understand audit objectives, data requirements, and analytical needs.
Your role will involve:
• Designing and implementing data analytics methodologies, techniques, and tools to support audit activities.
• Providing data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes.
• Continuously exploring and evaluating new data analytics tools, techniques, and best practices to strengthen the Internal Audit function’s capabilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities   

• Provide data analytics support during audit engagements, including data sampling, testing, and analysis.
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to effectively communicate audit findings and insights.
• Implement continuous monitoring and data analytics techniques to enhance audit activities and process improvements.
• Extract, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources for audit purposes, ensuring data quality and integrity.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Audit, Economics, or Business Administration (with a concentration in data analytics or quantitative methods)
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field
• Proven experience in applying data analytics techniques to support audit or risk management activities
• Proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and analysis using SQL
• Strong understanding of data analytics methodologies, techniques, and tools (e.g., QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI)
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, Certified Data Analyst (CDA), Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), or Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (or equivalent) will be considered an asset

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Internal and external stakeholders