Requirement Overview Investigations (IBU) Role is: "Proactive risk identification and response to high risk areas susceptible to fraud, thereby adding value to Regularity Audit by enhancing the consideration of fraud risks factors during the audit process and mitigating the audit risk" The IBU is in need of a data analytics specialist The purpose of this role is to support the Investigations Business Unit (IBU) in the integration with the Regularity Audit Business Units’ (RABU) efforts towards clean audit outcomes by pro-actively identifying key risks, red flags, suspicious transactions/ trends relating to maladministration, fraud, corruption and non-compliance facing or emerging in the public sector. To use these emerging trends as well as existing gaps in the IBU’s data analytics service offering to develop data analytic procedures to support RABU’s (ISA240 audit support) in their goal towards clean audit outcomes. The incumbent will be responsible for research, planning, and implementing new data analytics initiatives and overseeing the development of new products. Develop specialist skills through data analytics, research and in-depth analysis to enhance the efficiency of the audit process. Provide support to Technical Audit Support (TAS) by contributing to the development of data analytics to inform audit processes. Roles&Responsibilities Strategic Function Provide strategic inputs to the strategy of the business unit (BU) and support the implementation thereof. Develop data analytics related innovation and thought leadership to advance audit analytics and ensure alignment with BU Balance Score Card (BSC). Product Management Execution of value add analytics to support RABUs Drive the strategy of the business unit through the development and enhancement of data analytics initiatives identified in the value proposition in order to add value to RABUs during the performance of audits. Identify and design and/or scripting of tests to address emerging fraud risks thereby expanding on data analytic procedures. Regular analysis of audit outcomes in order to influence RABU’s to conduct follow-ups and reporting to the auditee, thereby ensuring that key risks are addressed. Ensure on-going monitoring of this aspect. Support the development team in building, developing and maintaining data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics that enable the data analytics execution team to support RABUs in their key decisions. Support the investigation and integration efforts through development of ad-hoc data analytics based on emerging risks. Develop products that enhance and optimise deliverables that adds value to the RABUs thereby supporting the balance score card and the data analytics strategy the BU. Monitor projects in respect of development of analytics to support ISA 240 SCM initiatives and RABU specific requests/ initiatives. Improve efficiencies in the audit processes by developing exception reports that are easy to use and understand and adds value to RABUs. Provide inputs on the quarterly key control assessment. Pro-actively identify additional key risks relating to maladministration/ irregularities at auditees. Develop and maintain a risk database per sector/ cluster in partnership with RABU’s thus contributing to sector reports. Ensure on-going development of specialist skills in BU, and transfer of specialized skills to RABU’s. Streamline of audit processes by using data analysis and exception reports Stakeholder Management Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs. Liaise and collaborate with relevant law enforcement authorities such as Public Protector, National Prosecuting Authority and Special Investigation Unit in respect of data and information that will be beneficial for AGSA and respective stakeholders. Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve on the service delivery. Collaboration between the execution and development teams of the data analytics centre to improve and enhance service offering to RA. Engage with RABUs to pilot new developments in data analytics and solicit feedback and inputs from RA in this regard. Update the executives of the business unit on issues arising from audit support, transversal risk assessments, sector activities and research work conducted. Liaise and interact with all key stakeholders&management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements. People Management Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan. Manage team performance to drive development. Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential. Cascade Vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments. Contribute to transformation/culture plans. Participate in initiatives to attract talent. Ensure on-going development of specialist skills in BU and transfer of specialised skills to RABU’s Ensure on-going development of specialist skills in BU, and transfer of specialised skills to RABU. Financial Management and Operational Management Contribute to compiling the BU budget. Manage the centre budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards. Ensure compliance with internal control processes and procedures. Ensure compliance with SCM in AGSA. Skills, Experience&Education This position requires a minimum postgraduate qualification - CA (SA) or RGA . Minimum of 7 years’ experience (post qualification), of which 4 years of data analysis within a forensic investigation environment at a management level. Added advantage: Microsoft BI practical work experience, Procurement investigation Experience in the Public sector, Experience in an auditing environment. ACFE/post grad diploma in forensic accounting/ICFP is an added advantage. Closing Statement The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. 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