Data Analyst

About the Role

In this role you are expected to assist and support the team in delivering assigned audits and data analytics projects and tasks by importing, cleaning, validating and/or modelling data for the purpose of understanding it and drawing conclusions as part of ongoing audit reviews and fraud investigations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with operational management and their teams, to be seen as a trusted advisor/partner to the QR Group.
• Support the team to deliver in line with Internal Audit’s strategy, which is aligned to the strategic objectives and strategy of the QR Group.
• Support team in the delivery of analysis of structured and unstructured data using various data sources, including ad‑hoc projects. Highlight patterns and trends within the data by compiling and presenting these insights in a structured way.
• Provide support in preparing statistical/supporting data to communicate findings, critical information and insights and inform relevant team members for recommendation setting and decision making.
• Assist team in corroborating investigation facts and developing comprehensive reports with recommendations for review and decision making.
• Support in the design and development of automated reporting using available corporate applications.
• Assist team in identifying risks and opportunities through data analysis and inform the Line Manager.
• Understand information requirements of respective IA Manager — evaluate and problem‑solve through data analysis by working closely with colleagues to identify data‑related problems.
• Support in identifying valuable data sources available within the company and understanding interrelations between different datasets. Also ensure that all data handling measures are adhered to at all times.
• Use ACL and other available analytical tools, write and develop scripts that support in the automation, processing, cleansing, and verifying of the data integrity.
• Ensure that all information that is provided through analysis is timely, accurate and highlights areas of opportunity or risk to the business, where relevant.
• Participate in high‑value/high‑risk (both planned and ad‑hoc) activities related to a specialist area by helping to identify non‑compliance with QR policies and procedures. Understand all policies and procedures related to the specialized area and the impact they have on QR business.
• Perform complex tests related to the specialized area. Ensure that all tests conducted are backed up by robust supporting documentation.
• Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders to support the team in collaborating on IA reviews.