Manager - IT Audit & Data Analytics

Nexus Recruitment Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group in Makati, Philippines, is seeking an IT Audit & Data Analytics Manager to lead data-driven audit engagements, design analytics procedures, and guide cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong IT audit experience, practical analytics tool usage, and the ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders for impactful audit insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accountancy, or related field.
• CPA, CISA, or data analytics certifications are a plus.
• 7-10 years of IT audit or assurance experience, with at least 3 years applying data analytics in an audit context.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools such as Python, R, ACL, or Tableau.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls, application controls, and risk frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Lead IT audit and assurance engagements where data analytics is used to assess technology controls, system integrity, and process efficiency.
• Design, implement, and manage data extraction, transformation, and analysis procedures to support audit objectives.
• Collaborate with audit and advisory teams to embed data analytics in financial, operational, and regulatory audit engagements.
• Review and validate data outputs, dashboards, and visualizations for quality, accuracy, and relevance.
• Manage timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Coach and mentor junior staff on analytics best practices and audit methodology.
• Assist in developing data analytics frameworks, templates, and knowledge assets for scalable use across engagements.
• Support internal innovation and transformation efforts within the audit and assurance function.

Skills

IT Audit

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accountancy, or related field

CPA

CISA

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Python

R

ACL

Tableau

Job description

About the job Manager - IT Audit & Data Analytics

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced IT Audit & Data Analytics Manager to lead and oversee engagements involving the use of data analytics in support of IT and integrated audits. This role is responsible for designing and executing data-driven audit procedures, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering actionable insights that enhance audit effectiveness and client value.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in IT audit, practical use of analytics tools, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IT audit and assurance engagements where data analytics is used to assess technology controls, system integrity, and process efficiency.
• Design, implement, and manage data extraction, transformation, and analysis procedures to support audit objectives.
• Use tools such as SQL, Power BI, Python, or ACL to analyze large datasets, identify anomalies, and provide risk insights.
• Collaborate with audit and advisory teams to embed data analytics in financial, operational, and regulatory audit engagements.
• Review and validate data outputs, dashboards, and visualizations for quality, accuracy, and relevance.
• Manage timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Coach and mentor junior staff on analytics best practices and audit methodology.
• Assist in developing data analytics frameworks, templates, and knowledge assets for scalable use across engagements.
• Support internal innovation and transformation efforts within the audit and assurance function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accountancy, or related field; CPA, CISA, or data analytics certifications are a plus.
• 7-10 years of experience in IT audit or assurance, with at least 3 years applying data analytics in an audit context.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, ACL, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of IT general controls, application controls, and related risk management frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST).
• Experience working in or with professional services or regulated environments is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to translate technical findings into meaningful, business-focused insights.