Assistant Manager - Internal Audit Digitalization Data Analytics & CCM

Protiviti India; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 23,070 - 30,760; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti India offers a challenging opportunity for the position of Assistant Manager in its Internal Audit and Financial Advisory practice. This role involves leveraging data analytics to enhance internal audit effectiveness and risk management across various industries.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing analytics-driven solutions and supporting internal audits with data-driven insights. The position requires 4+ years of experience in related roles and proficiency in analytics tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or analytics-focused roles.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, or Data Analytics certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in the KSA or GCC market is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement data analytics and CCM solutions.
• Support risk-based internal audits through advanced analytics.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to present analytical findings.

Skills

Data Analytics

Continuous Controls Monitoring

Power BI

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Overview

We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role of Assistant Manager in our Internal Audit and financial Advisory practice.

The role supports IAFA engagements by leveraging data analytics and continuous controls monitoring (CCM) to enhance internal audit effectiveness, risk management, and control assurance for clients across various industries. The position focuses on designing, developing, and deploying analytics‑driven solutions that provide continuous insights into business risks and control performance.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & CCM

• Design, develop, and implement data analytics and CCM solutions to support internal audit and risk advisory engagements.
• Build automated control tests, dashboards, and exception reporting using structured and unstructured data.
• Perform continuous risk assessment and monitoring across key business processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report).
• Analyze large datasets to identify anomalies, trends, and control gaps.
• Translate business and audit requirements into analytical use cases.

Internal Audit & Advisory Support

• Support risk‑based internal audits through advanced analytics and data‑driven insights.
• Collaborate with IA teams to integrate analytics into audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Assist in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls using CCM methodologies.
• Contribute to advisory projects related to internal controls, governance, and process optimization.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Work closely with client stakeholders to understand systems, data sources, and business processes.
• Present analytical findings, dashboards, and insights to client management and engagement leadership.
• Support proposals, thought leadership, and innovation initiatives within the IAFA practice.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Data Analytics for audit, risk, or advisory purposes.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) concepts and frameworks.
• Proficiency in analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, ACL, IDEA, Alteryx, or similar.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or other analytical scripting languages (preferred).
• Understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data structures.

Functional Knowledge

• Understanding of internal audit, internal controls, and risk management frameworks (COSO preferred).
• Experience with business processes such as Finance, Procurement, Sales, HR, or IT controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience (depending on level) in internal audit, risk advisory, or analytics‑focused roles.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, or Data Analytics certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in the KSA or GCC market is highly preferred.

Key Personal Attributes

• A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.
• A strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/standards relevant to the client's business.
• Must work well in a team‑oriented environment as well as independently. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.
• Ability to work under pressure. Mature, proactive and displays initiative. Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Manages own and others time well.
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs. Travel throughout the month frequently required based on client requests/commitments across ME. Second language skills and international business experience will be useful.

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia