Specialist IT Audit and Data Analytics

2025-06-02T11:40:06+00:00

FULL_TIME

Telecommunications

Accounting & Finance

2025-06-10T17:00:00+00:00

 

Rwanda

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Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, information systems, data science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA, CPA or CIA) may be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in IT Audit, or data Analytics within a regulated environment, preferably banking or fintech sector
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and software such as SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI to extract, transform, and analyze large data sets
• Willingness to learn audit techniques and methodology based on professional audit standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity and ethics

Job description

About Mobile Money Limited

Mobile Money Rwanda LTD is focused on attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining professionals that contribute meaningfully to the achievement of our mission of making our customers’ lives a whole lot BRIGHTER.

We are an equal employment employer with a strong culture that is forward looking and encourages creative thinking and innovation, while remaining at the forefront of the latest technology and trends.

Mobile Money Rwanda LTD is therefore internally and externally recruiting highly competent and self-motivating individuals for the position below.

Mission/Core Purpose of the Job

The Specialist IT Audit and Data Analytics plays a key role in strengthening the internal control environment by integrating data analytics into audit processes. This role focuses on leveraging technology and data-driven insights to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations, and identify potential risks. The specialist is instrumental in detecting and mitigating fraud, misconduct, and other unethical practices that could result in financial loss or reputational damage to the organization.

Job description Item

• Integrate data analytics into the audit planning and execution process.
• Analyse large volumes of financial and operational data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Develop data-driven audit procedures to assess internal controls and identify risk areas.
• Use data visualization tools to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
• Use advanced analytical techniques to uncover anomalies and suspicious patterns in financial data.
• Collaborate with audit teams to integrate data analytics into the audit planning process.
• Design and execute data-driven audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of risk.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data analytics tools and models to support audit activities.
• Continuously improve data analytics techniques and methodologies to enhance audit analysis capabilities.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that include data-driven insights and recommendations for improving business processes and controls.
• Execute special audits on an ad-hoc basis as required by regulators, business line management, the Group, or other Audit Committees
• Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders, including auditors, management, and regulatory bodies.
• Train team members on data analytics tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Promote a data-driven approach within the audit functions.
• Data acquisition and Management:
• Extract, clean, and transform data from various source,s ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Manage data storage and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
• Use data analytics to identify high-risk areas for audit focus and transactions that require further investigation.
• Assist in developing risk assessment models and continuously update them based on new data and emerging risks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the audit function.
• Recommend and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Ensure audit procedures comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Stay up to date with changes in regulations and adjust audit procedures accordingly.
• Work closely with IT, Network, Finance, Legal and other departments to ensure seamless data integration and support for audit and forensic activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in data analytics, audit practices.
• Experiment with new tools and techniques to continually enhance the audit data analytics capabilities

Strategy Development and Implementation Integrate data analytics into the audit planning and execution process. Analyse large volumes of financial and operational data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies. Develop data-driven audit procedures to assess internal controls and identify risk areas. Use data visualization tools to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner. Use advanced analytical techniques to uncover anomalies and suspicious patterns in financial data. Collaborate with audit teams to integrate data analytics into the audit planning process. Design and execute data-driven audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of risk. Develop, implement, and maintain data analytics tools and models to support audit activities. Continuously improve data analytics techniques and methodologies to enhance audit analysis capabilities. Prepare detailed audit reports that include data-driven insights and recommendations for improving business processes and controls. Execute special audits on an ad-hoc basis as required by regulators, business line management, the Group, or other Audit Committees Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders, including auditors, management, and regulatory bodies. Train team members on data analytics tools, techniques, and best practices. Promote a data-driven approach within the audit functions. Data acquisition and Management: Extract, clean, and transform data from various source,s ensuring data quality and integrity. Manage data storage and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies. Use data analytics to identify high-risk areas for audit focus and transactions that require further investigation. Assist in developing risk assessment models and continuously update them based on new data and emerging risks. Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the audit function. Recommend and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures. Ensure audit procedures comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Stay up to date with changes in regulations and adjust audit procedures accordingly. Work closely with IT, Network, Finance, Legal and other departments to ensure seamless data integration and support for audit and forensic activities. Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed. Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in data analytics, audit practices. Experiment with new tools and techniques to continually enhance the audit data analytics capabilities Cascade the Group strategy to create functional strategy aligned with the overarching business goals, under oversight of the CEO Ensure effective implementation of the functional strategy by means of providing direction, structure, frameworks, models, plans and roadmaps Oversee regular review of the functional strategy and roadmap, under oversight of the CEO, to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem Staff Leadership and Management Source, induct and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines Continually develop a culture of strong collaboration and effective team working Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program Develop and implement a training plan in order to build and develop skills within the team Performance manages resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team Promote a ‘Fintech centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance Governance Strategic Meetings Participate and provide input in strategic meetings Provide inputs & drive OpCo wide transformation initiatives, elicit inputs from relevant parties Provide inputs to and ensure adequate risk mitigation and controls in the function Perform evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs Drive approval process from CEO/Group on new initiatives Dedicate relevant budget for internal projects, post sign-off from CEO/Group Drive preparation of proposal on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures Escalations Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact to CEO / Group team Manage and provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery Function Tactical Closely monitor all projects initiated in the function Review and finalize objectives, targets and budgets for the function, under oversight of CEO Review key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions, seeking guidance from the CEO as and when required Develop and manage budgets, where required Sign-off / make decisions regarding tactical changes and where required seek sign-off from Management Performance Monitor performance and alignment with overall OpCo strategy SLA approval and exception performance review Reporting Report on a monthly basis to the CEO relating to progress made within the function and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required Budgets Manage function’s budgets in line with business objectives, under oversight of CEO Manage project initiative budgets in line with business objectives, under oversight of CEO Ensure that the cost of operations are reduced, in line with a least cost operating strategy stemming from the business drivers, under oversight of the CEO Operational Delivery  Functional Leadership: As the functional leader of the Technology vertical, the role is accountable to: Monitor and align the direction, strategy and results of the Technology Vertical, collectively and as individual work areas in the OpCo, ensuring that the Group guidelines are duly complied with Lead and deploy an integrated solution development and problem-solving philosophy across the function Measure the impact and benefit of the function to OpCo and in turn, Group FinCo and report the true-value metrics. Drive continuous improvement across all verticals Generate visibility for the true-value contributions of the function within Group FinCo and Opco to drive greater service acceptance and adoption Delivery Leadership: As the delivery leader of the Technology vertical, the role is accountable for the following work area outcomes: Strategy & Analytics, Budgeting, Data and Reporting Implement and oversee execution of policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by group Technology team and ensure the team complies with the same Implement governance to manage the consolidated OpCo Technology strategy, budgets and financials, with guidance from OpCo CEO Cascade the Group Fintech budget, analytics and reporting framework in the function, in collaboration with the OpCo CEO Deliver results under the guidance of the Group CTIO Digital & Fintech, abiding by all the set directives and regularly reporting compliance Technology Operations Lead creation of blueprints and architecture for system development, modification or integration (Esp, to accommodate local instances), and provide support to Group FinCo in architecture review, when required Monitor all products, tools & technologies operational in the OpCo in order to ensure compliance with architectural standards and where spotted, resolve incidents of non-compliance Assist Group Technology team in deploying IT Infrastructure and assets within the OpCo and monitor to ensure that Infrastructure & assets usage, performance & maintenance is as per Group standards Lead the deployment, maintenance, monitoring and updates to local instances of the customer, product & delivery platforms across all products Monitor management of local IT incidents and where required, resolve escalated technical / system issues Lead and drive all testing and releases required to be done in the OpCo and ensure change management initiatives are undertaken for large scale transformations Oversee third party service SLA compliance and performance, when required Inculcate ‘data centricity’ within the OpCo, ensuring that all critical data such as that of customers, is stored, managed and accessed as per standards prescribed by the Group and absolute data integrity is maintained Monitor compliance with policies related to sharing of data with external parties (including Group FinCo) as per local data governance and privacy policies Lead Information Security initiatives, projects and practices in the OpCo. Ensure that the highest level of data security is maintained Implement governance mechanisms set forth by the Group to build a robust Technology and Information Security function in the OpCo Other tasks and duties, as assigned Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities Accountable for the morale, performance, and development of the function’s human capital Approve work structure process before adoption by the team Coach and mentor direct reports Ensure assigned team is led, motivated, and rewarded to achieve KPA’s Ensure that coaching / mentoring programs and personal development plans are in place for all staff members Ensure effective management of diversity among personnel in the function Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions Motivate and manage individuals to perform at the highest level, especially in terms of delivery and meeting target deadlines Possess the authority, presence, and integrity to command respect from colleagues and from external contacts Provide career development for direct reports (counselling, coaching, identifying key performance areas, career planning, and goal setting)

 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, information systems, data science or a related field. Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA, CPA or CIA) may be advantageous. Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in IT Audit, or data Analytics within a regulated environment, preferably banking or fintech sector Proficiency in data analytics tools and software such as SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI to extract, transform, and analyze large data sets Willingness to learn audit techniques and methodology based on professional audit standards Ability to work under pressure Integrity and ethics

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