Job Description
Job Details:
Internal Auditor, Data Analytics
Location: Atlanta, GA
The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Internal Auditor to join our growing team. This role will play a critical part in enhancing our audit capabilities by leveraging data analytics to identify risks, evaluate controls, and provide actionable insights. The successful candidate will be passionate about using data to drive efficiency and effectiveness within our internal audit function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data-Driven Audit Execution: Plan, execute, and report on internal audits with a strong emphasis on integrating data analytics techniques throughout the audit lifecycle.
- Risk Assessment & Analysis: Utilize data to identify and assess financial, operational, and compliance risks across various business processes.
- Control Evaluation: Design and perform data-driven tests of controls to evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Data Sourcing & Preparation: Collaborate with various departments to identify, extract, and transform relevant data for audit analysis.
- Advanced Analytics: Apply various data analytics techniques (e.g., descriptive, diagnostic, predictive) to uncover trends, anomalies, and potential control weaknesses.
- Reporting & Communication: Clearly and concisely communicate audit findings, recommendations, and insights to management through written reports and presentations, supported by data visualization.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance audit processes, methodologies, and tools through the innovative use of data analytics.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with business partners to understand their operations and provide valuable assurance and advisory services.
- Follow-up & Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and assess their effectiveness.
- Professional Development: Stay current with industry best practices in internal audit, data analytics, and relevant regulatory changes.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related field, with a demonstrated focus on data analytics.
- Certifications: Possess one or more of the following professional certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant professional certifications.
- Data Analytics Proficiency:
- Strong proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
- Demonstrated experience with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, ACL, IDEA, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
- Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Audit Acumen: Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), audit methodologies, and risk assessment principles.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms.
- Knowledge of specific industry regulations relevant to financial services.
- Familiarity with robotic process automation (RPA) in an audit context.
Why Join Our Team?
- Opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping our data-driven audit strategy.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to dm@libertyjobs.com
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