AVP IT Audit Data Analytics

GM Financial•Arlington, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP IT Audit Data Analytics is responsible for the general management of Data Analyst staff and their work extracting and analyzing data from enterprise systems and applications. The role uses data mining to support and enhance Internal Audit testing and processes, and oversees special projects. It also works with Internal Audit management and staff to identify analytical needs, maintain data quality and reliability, and support audit reporting.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of audit software and tools.
Advanced knowledge of internal audit processes and generally accepted auditing standards.
Advanced knowledge of relational databases and SQL programming.
Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley.
Knowledge of fraud risk factors and schemes.
Ability to effectively lead, organize, and supervise audit staff.
Ability to exercise judgment.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Professional, Visio, SharePoint, SQL, and audit software including ACL and TeamMate.
Skill working with a variety of information systems and data files, including large and complex files, and analyzing file structure.
2–3 years of supervisory experience.
5–7 years of proven and progressive experience in data mining or data analysis, preferably in internal audit in a finance or lending-related industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of data mining tools such as SAS and RapidSQL.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Oversee data extraction and analysis, including the development of complex algorithms and computational solutions for data mining procedures that support Internal Audit test steps and processes in accordance with audit requirements.
Monitor the validation of data queries and results, including variances from expected results.
Acquire application-specific knowledge of tools used by Internal Audit staff to support operational and IT audits.
Oversee compilation of reports from the TeamMate suite for the GM Financial Executive Team, GM Audit Services, and the GM Audit Committee.
Coach, mentor, and train Data Analyst staff to establish consistent quality, accuracy, accountability, compliance with department standards and processes, and effective use of audit tools.
Consult with Internal Audit management and staff to determine new or revised analytical needs and suggest analytical approaches.
Ensure data quality and reliability and provide feedback to Internal Audit clients.
Maintain a solid understanding of applicable data sources, tables, and data relationships.
Build and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the Internal Audit Department.
Assist AVPs, VPs, and the SVP with annual financial budget preparation and salary evaluations.