Internal Auditor – Data Analytics at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

• The role supports the Group Head of Audit in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Old Mutual Group.
• The role will be responsible for execution of data analytics and reviews for all the Old Mutual business operations in East Africa that include; investments, properties, short-term and long-term insurance.

Role Description & Key Result Areas:

• To execute data analytics and audits for Old Mutual entities in East Africa.
• To deliver audit assignments in accordance with the Group Internal Audit methodology and audit plan.
• Participate in development of risk-based audit plans.
• To understand the risk profile of the business, gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
• Provide independent opinion on risk & control environment for the various business units or processes.
• Engage with business unit process owners to agree on audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments) and timeframes and issues findings in relation to work done.
• Challenge and influence the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk and control culture.
• Meet key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
• Effectively communicate the results of audit reviews with management.
• Understand the data flows through the various systems in Old Mutual group and develop a review plan that addresses key risks.
• Develop analytics reports with dashboards to enhance insights and enable continuous auditing, and support the internal audit team in analytics.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Professional qualifications in audit, analytics, IT or accounting are an added advantage.
• Advanced working knowledge of SQL and experience working with databases.
• Knowledge and experience in using Python/R for analytics is preferred.
• Understanding of robotic process automation and machine learning.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in the internal audit, analytics and / or external audit functions. 
• Experience in the financial services industry is an added advantage.
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.