Manager - Data & Technology Risk - Assurance

Location: EY Ghana

Job Purpose: As a Manager in Data & Technology Risk, you will be responsible for overseeing engagements across various industry sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, and energy. You will lead a team of professionals, ensuring effective IT risk management and data analytics practices while driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data analysts and IT auditors, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for data analytics and IT risk assurance services, aligning with organizational goals and client needs.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their IT environments, risks, and controls, and providing strategic insights to enhance their operations.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple audit engagements, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and compliance with industry standards.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for data analytics, ensuring accuracy and reliability in audit findings and recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation, driving efficiency and effectiveness in audit methodologies and data analysis.
• Training and Development: Lead training initiatives for team members, ensuring continuous professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Business Development: Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing client relationships in the data analytics and IT risk assurance space.
• Reporting and Insights: Prepare and present comprehensive reports to management and clients, summarizing audit findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.
• 10+ years of experience in IT risk assurance, data analytics, and audit support, with a strong focus on managerial roles.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of engaging stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with audit standards and security frameworks such as COBIT, SOX, ISO27001/2, and ISO22301.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques, including Power BI, Alteryx, Python, and SQL.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data sets to drive strategic decision-making.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Who we are? At EY, we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy, and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a difference.