Data Analyst

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Analyst for auditing purposes. The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics to enhance audit quality and provide insights into client operations. You should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 1 year of experience. The role offers a salary range of R30,000 to R60,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in an audit or financial services environment.
• Familiarity with audit processes and standards (ISA's).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Audit analytics platforms (e.g., IDEA, ACL)

Job description

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 :

Bachelors 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 R30kR60k, depending on your qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note : the final offer will be at the clients discretion and will be market-related, reflecting your unique expertise and value.

Note :

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