The role of the Group Manager - Data Audit, AI & Digital Assurance Solutions involves defining data audit standards, methodologies, and continuous assurance approaches adopted by Group Internal Audit. The individual is responsible for executing a risk-based Data Audit plan to provide independent assurance regarding the integrity, completeness, accuracy, and consistency of critical data elements within the company systems.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and execution of standalone Data Quality Audits and integrated reviews, ensuring alignment with industry standards and global policies.
- Maintaining and continuously updating the GIA Data Audit Methodology with specific testing procedures for data lifecycle management.
- Delivering advanced analytics services to provide predictive insights into governance gaps and control effectiveness, enabling fact-based decision-making.
- Building and operationalizing the Continuous Controls Assurance (CCA) framework, establishing clear testing programs and escalation protocols.
- Identifying opportunities to integrate automation and artificial intelligence to streamline audit delivery while maintaining confidentiality and quality.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- University degree or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Data Analytics, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience focused on IT audit, data audit, and data governance.
- Hands-on experience with modern data architectures such as Databricks Lakehouse, Snowflake, or Azure Synapse.
- Proven experience in Continuous Controls Assurance (CCA) frameworks and data governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability in advanced analytics, including the use of AI/ML models for risk identification.
- Advanced understanding of SQL and Python/R for designing and reviewing analytic solutions.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is expected, with additional language skills considered an asset.
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