GRM Specialist: Data Analytics

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled professional with a robust background in auditing, finance, and data analytics. This role is focused on applying advanced auditing techniques and data-driven insights to assess and mitigate risk. You will be part of a high-performing team, acting as internal consultants to solve critical business challenges, analyzing financial and operational data, and delivering impactful recommendations to drive business improvements. A strong qualification in finance and competence in auditing are essential for success in this role, as is expertise in SQL for data extraction and analysis.

POSITION INFO:
Group Risk Management Specialist: Data Analytics (Auditing & Finance)

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply auditing methodologies and data analytics to solve complex business problems, particularly in financial processes, by analyzing key business data and operational performance.
• Collaborate within a team to perform hypothesis testing, conduct interviews, and analyze financial data to derive actionable insights and recommendations.
• Evaluate and solve business and financial problems across key functions such as Finance, Risk Management, Operations, and Technology.
• Lead or participate in teams that utilize data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel, and Celonis to deliver impactful financial insights.
• Conduct thorough analyses of financial processes, operational data, and internal controls to verify hypotheses or challenge assumptions.
• Ensure that the analysis is based on clean, reliable data, crucial for financial risk assessments and accurate auditing.
• Prepare and deliver impactful presentations to senior executives, providing recommendations for corrective or preventive financial actions.
• Contribute to the development of an Enterprise Risk Management strategy, using innovative tools (e.g., PowerApps, Python, R) with a focus on financial risk.
• Recommend and lead the adoption of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline financial reviews and audits.
• Champion the use of digital technologies to enhance auditing and financial risk management practices across the organization.
• Develop and share expertise in data analytics to strengthen the team’s capabilities and ensure successful project delivery.
• Build strong relationships and support risk management efforts in a high-pressure environment while working to deliver results.
• Proactively manage emerging financial risks, leveraging data analytics skills and business acumen.
• Extract and analyze financial data using SQL and create actionable reports in Power BI to assess financial and operational risks.

• A strong background in finance and auditing, with a professional qualification in finance/accounting (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA).
• Extensive experience and proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis, essential for auditing and financial data management.
• Solid knowledge of financial auditing processes and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel and Celonis.
• Experience in applying Agile project management principles in auditing or finance-related projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, particularly in financial and operational contexts.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex data insights and audit findings to senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with risk management technologies such as PowerApps, Python, or R is a plus.
• A proactive and independent work ethic with the ability to collaborate within a team in high-pressure situations.
• Strong business acumen and experience working in auditing or finance within dynamic environments.