Senior Associate - Internal Audit Data Analytics

About This Role

Job Purpose

Providing support to the internal audit function within the organization. This role contributes to ensuring that the organization's operations are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties

Data Gathering and Analysis

• Lead the liaison with the Digital and Technology team to facilitate data gathering
• Analyze complex and structured data set, including using ad-hoc prompts and scripts developed for the purpose of internal audit testing, to identify potential gaps and risks.

AI

• Contribute to the development of AI capabilities within the Group Internal Audit function, through ad-hoc prompts and the utilization of the AI features within the audit management system.
• Liaise with the Data and AI team under Digital and Technology, to ensure that Group Internal Audit can maximize its effectiveness in the context of Group AI initiatives.

Continuous Monitoring

• Contribute to the development of internal audit testing script for routine control testing, also involving the use of API configuration to achieve full potential of audit management system.

Conducting Internal Audits

• Support business audit teams in the creation of detailed audit plans relating to data gathering and analysis.
• Contribute to the analysis of audit findings to determine root causes of issues.

Report on IA Findings

• Contribute to the reporting of significant issues related to the processes of Group and its Subsidiaries, including potential improvements of those processes and how effectively the system of controls works to protect the organization’s interests.

Monitoring Audit Observations

• Contribute to the monitoring of audit observations and ensuring that management actions for significant observations or recommendations have been effectively implemented or that senior management has accepted the risk of not acting.

Qualification

• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or other Technology-related field.

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or any other relevant certification is considered a plus.

Experience

• 6 to 8 years of experience as a minimum.
• Experience in Real Estate or Asset Management companies preferred.
• 2 years of UAE experience as a minimum.

Competencies

Audit:

• Knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards
• Proficiency in audit testing plans and procedures involving data analytics and continuous monitoring.

Regulatory knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the organization.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues, assess root causes, and develop practical recommendations.
• Critical thinking and ability to identify and assess root causes.
• Ability to synthesize and interpret data effectively to draw meaningful conclusions and insights.

Communication Skills:

• Clear and concise communication skills to convey messages effectively.