Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager

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Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager- Shaping Tomorrow, Today

Position purpose :

Internal Audit serves as an independent monitoring function that reports to the Chairman of the JTIH BV Supervisory Board. We drive value through the audit process and our advisory assignments, working with the business and IT to improve the way JTI works.

Step into the dynamic world of JTI as a Data Analytics Audit Manager, a role at the intersection of technology and innovation, governance, and change. You will be far more than a gatekeeper for compliance; you’re an enabler of transformation. Your insights and expertise will support JTI in mitigating its strategic and operational risks today and contribute to a better, sustainable, tomorrow.

What will you do – responsibilities :

• Drive forward the use of data analytics across the Internal Audit department and significantly contribute to the continuous improvement of IAD activities by acting as a subject matter expert for data analytics.
• Identify and make suggestions to the Data Analytics Team Manager and Directors for enhancing the use of analytics in audit processes and programs and / or the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Audit function (eg. in the evolution to continuous auditing / controls monitoring)
• Be updated on emerging data analytics trends, tools and techniques ( Process Mining, AI, ML) and assess suitability for adoption in Internal Audit
• Train & support users to effectively use the analytics solutions ( PowerBi, MS SQL) for data analysis during Internal Audit assignments
• Identify and obtain relevant data from data sources to support process and controls analysis during Internal Audit assignments.
• Together with the relevant IT and business support teams, identify and build solutions to automate the extraction of necessary data.
• Perform holistic (cross-function and cross-entity) analysis of key process data, adding to the analytics catalog supporting data-driven audits.
• Develop and support the data analytics solutions ( MS Azure, MS SQL) for the use of the Internal Audit Department.
• Ensure the implemented solutions are working accurately and consistently.
• Continue the development / refinement of the standardized analytics for use on relevant audits.
• Create and maintain the library of scripts available for all IAD users and document all scripts / knowledge.
• Integrate data analytics into Internal Audit working programs and planning.
• Liaise with Group IT to provide support for changes.
• Liaise with other JTI departments to drive forward the use of analytics in line with the Company's data & analytics strategy.
• Execute audit assignment tasks under the supervision and guidance of the Team Managers and Directors, ensuring that they are completed within the allotted timeframe

In this role, your expertise, diligence, and collaborative spirit will not only be recognized but will be instrumental in driving the Internal Audit Department’s evolution, aligning it with JTI’s operational and strategic imperatives.

Who are we looking for – requirements :

What Sets You Apart :

We’re looking for someone who’s not just skilled but is visionary, someone who is not just about ticking boxes but is about innovation, efficiency, and strategic contributions to risk mitigation. If you are conversant with emerging trends in analytics and audit and can integrate this knowledge into actionable insights, then you are the candidate we seek.

Why Join Us :

High Impact :  Be part of a team that directly influences strategic risk management, governance, and operational excellence right across the company.

Diverse Community :   Immerse yourself in a vibrant culture that truly values our differences to enhance teamwork and delivery excellence. Be part of a global family that respects diversity, encourages inclusivity, and fosters a supportive work environment.

Innovative Culture :  Thrive in a culture that values innovation, creativity, and individual contribution, ensuring your skills and talents are not just recognized but celebrated and nourished.

What are the next steps - Recruitment process :