Assistant Vice President, Group Internal Audit

The Job:

• Assess the effectiveness of data governance, system and/or technology controls across UDA Holdings Group, and support the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Perform data analytics activities, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis from various systems and data sources to support audit engagements.
• Conduct audits and technology reviews, and analyze financial and operational data to identify risks, anomalies, trends, control weaknesses, and potential fraud indicators.
• Utilize data analytics and audit technologies to enhance audit coverage, improve efficiency, and strengthen the quality of audit outcomes.
• Evaluate the adequacy and reliability of audit evidence, ensuring audit findings and recommendations are supported by accurate and sufficient data.
• Monitor the status of audit findings and corrective actions through audit dashboards, and engage with auditees to ensure timely resolution.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with stakeholders across the Group through active discussions throughout audit lifecycle while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and team capabilities through knowledge sharing and adoption of leading practice

The Incumbent:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CISA or CIA will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, Data Analytics, or a related field, with a sound understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, particularly within digital and technology-driven environments.

• Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, IDEA, Microsoft Excel, or other similar applications.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the ability to challenge the status quo, provide constructive insights and influence stakeholders to drive improvements and positive outcomes.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.