Data Analyst

Pillango Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Data Analyst to enhance audit quality through data analytics. The role involves collaborating with audit teams, extracting and transforming datasets, and creating dashboards to communicate findings. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in data analytics within audit or financial services, preferably with skills in SQL and Excel. A competitive salary range of R30k–R60k is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in an audit or financial services environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and SQL.
• Familiarity with audit processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand objectives and data requirements.
• Extract, clean, and transform large datasets from client systems.
• Develop audit analytics procedures to identify trends and anomalies.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Be the brains behind better audits! Join an External Audit team as a Data Analyst and be the detective behind the numbers—spotting anomalies, uncovering hidden patterns, and driving smarter decisions.

The ideal candidate will support audit engagements by leveraging data analytics to enhance audit quality, identify anomalies, and provide valuable insights into client operations. This role requires a strong understanding of audit processes, data manipulation, and visualization techniques.Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with audit teams to understand engagement objectives and data requirements.
• Extract, clean, and transform large datasets from various client systems (e.g., ERP, financial systems).
• Develop and apply audit analytics procedures to identify trends, anomalies, and risks.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings effectively to audit teams and clients.
• Support the automation of audit procedures using tools like Excel, SQL, or ACL.
• Document data analytics methodologies and ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of reusable analytics scripts and templates.
• Stay updated on emerging data analytics tools and audit methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in an audit or financial services environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL)
• Familiarity with audit processes and standards (ISA's).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of audit analytics platforms (e.g., IDEA, ACL).
• Understanding of financial analytics platforms (e.g., IDEA, ACL)

Salary:
This role offers a salary range of R30k–R60k, depending on your qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note: the final offer will be at the client’s discretion and will be market-related, reflecting your unique expertise and value.

Note:
Please apply online. We do not accept Whatsapp or email applications.