Senior Manager - Analytics Delivery Specialist at Ernst and Young

Job Ref.:NIG00034
Overall Responsibilities

• As an Audit Analytics Delivery specialist, you work with Audit teams to plan and scope the use of leading edge analytics solutions and deliver them through by using Audit analytics tools.
• You will work closely and engage with the client’s IT function to successfully manage data capture and extraction process, data cleansing and testing.

Detailed key Responsibilities
Quality and Technical Delivery:

• Work with Engagement Manager and  audit team  to plan and operationalize analytics strategy
• Assist Audit teams in scoping and planning the use of Analytics on more complex / larger engagements
• Support Audit teams in conversations with clients related to data security, data capture methods, etc. and work with clients’ IT functions to extract relevant data in more complex cases
• Monitor data transformation activities (e.g. data validation, etc.) performed by the Analytics delivery team
• Ensure documentation of data capture and transformation procedures is of consistently high quality
• Develop and maintain trust-based relationships with clients (external and internal) and encourage the team to deliver exceptional client service and continuously improve client satisfaction

Growth and Innovation:

• Promote the use and knowledge of Analytics in Audit; train and educate others (both clients and Auditors) on the methods and value of Analytics
• Promote analytics across the business and educate others on the analytics tools and value
• Identify new analytics opportunities to support all audit standards/procedures
• Be directly involved in Audit pursuits with Audit teams and clients
• Stay abreast of technology advancements and propose how to leverage them in audit
• Contribution to the development of custom analytics solutions where appropriate

People and Operations:

• Lead and be responsible for organizing and motivating a team of custom analytics specialists
• Provide coaching, counselling and regular feedback to team members
• Set direction, establish priorities and deadlines and monitor quality;  escalate issues related to analytics deployment to Engagement Manager on a timely basis

Job Requirements
To qualify for the role you must have:

• A bachelor’s Degree in an Accounting, Finance or Business discipline, supported by minimum of 8 years’ work experience in data analysis, capture, transformation, and understanding business processes
• ICAN, ACCA, CISA  certification (or equivalent) required
• Competence in using database management software, statistical and predictive machine learning software and link analysis / data visualization software
• Relevant knowledge of data analysis and strong analytical skills in related software, including ACL ,MS SQL Server, SQL SSIS, MS Excel, MS Access or similar software
• Relevant knowledge of other analytics tools is a plus, e.g. BI/visualization, data extraction, data transformation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) specific tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle), or similar tools
• Experience of advising external clients on insights and strategies related to data analytics, ideally in the audit domain.
• Proven project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment