Data Analytics - Internal Audit

Support the Head of Internal Audit and Lead Internal Audit in delivering independent and objective assurance across the organization. Lead end-to-end audits across insurance operations and support functions while evaluating governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role offers direct engagement with senior leadership while providing opportunities to lead risk-based audits, leverage data analytics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

1. Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

   Support risk-based audit planning, participate in risk assessments, audit scoping, and identification of emerging risks.

2. Audit Execution, Quality & Delivery

   Lead end-to-end audit engagements, identify risks, evaluate controls, provide practical recommendations, deliver high-quality audit reports and prepare workpapers in accordance with IIA standards.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Collaborate with business leaders, communicate audit observations, monitor remediation actions, Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Supervise audit staff, coach team members, and support capability building.

4. Governance, Controls & Regulatory Assurance

   Assess governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance frameworks and participate in special reviews.

5. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

   Drive adoption of analytics, automation and AI-enabled auditing techniques.

6. Data Analytics & Audit Tools

   Leverage data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, fraud indicators, and control weaknesses. Utilize tools such as Power BI, Excel analytics and Alteryx tools to improve audit coverage and efficiency. Apply AI-enabled audit techniques for risk identification, continuous auditing, and insight generation. Develop data-driven audit testing approaches and dashboards for monitoring key risk indicators.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA – Mandatory

• Additional certifications preferred: 

  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

  • CISA (for IT audit exposure)