Internal Audit Manager, Data Analytics & Audit Automation

Internal Audit Manager, Data Analytics & Audit Automation

Our client hiring a Manager level Internal Auditor with a specialization in data analytics and audit automation to lead the digital transformation of its internal audit function in its South Florida headquarters.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leading the internal audit department's data analytics and automation strategy:

• Data Analytics Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year internal audit data analytics and automation roadmap, replacing manual sample testing with full population analysis
• Continuous Auditing: Design and maintain continuous monitoring scripts and dashboards for high-risk areas
• Risk Assessment Support: Develop data-driven indicators to strengthen annual audit planning and risk assessment
• Process Automation: Identify repetitive audit tasks and build automated workflows using RPA, scripting, or low-code tools
• AI Integration: Explore and implement machine learning and generative AI for anomaly detection
• Data Visualization: Create executive-ready dashboards and reports translating technical findings into clear risk insights for senior leadership and the audit committee

Conducting financial, operational, and internal controls (Sarbanes-Oxley) audits utilizing data-driven techniques:

• Internal Controls: Assess the adequacy of internal control design and test the existence of those controls
• Financial: Audit subsidiary financial results each quarter to confirm consistency with GAAP and freedom from material error
• Operational: Perform risk-based audits of subsidiaries, headquarters, and field locations, supported by data analysis to identify anomalies and trends

Additional responsibilities:

• Recommend technology-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, reduce risk, strengthen internal controls, and improve profitability
• Serve as the department's technical champion, designing training programs to raise data literacy among traditional auditors
• Partner with IT, data governance, and business intelligence teams to secure data access and maintain data integrity
• Maintain detailed audit work papers supporting all findings and recommendations
• Manage multiple tasks and projects within a deadline-driven environment
• Report findings and recommendations to internal audit leadership and various levels of management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5-8+ years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, or risk advisory with a heavy emphasis on data analytics or data science
• Minimum 2 years managing projects, supervising staff, or leading agile technical initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in SQL; strong programming skills in Python or R strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools such as Alteryx, Knime, or Databricks
• Expertise building interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
• Deep understanding of data structures within core financial systems and consolidation/reporting platforms
• Experience with RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) or Microsoft Power Automate
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
• Hands-on experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls
• CIA, CISA, CPA, and/or CFE preferred but not required; specialized technical certifications (Alteryx Designer, Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, AWS/Azure Cloud) a plus
• Willingness to travel approximately 15-25%, primarily domestic with limited travel to Canada and Mexico