Main Purpose of the role
The main purpose of this role is to consult within the Assurance and Analytics space and deliver service to / at client premises on delegated engagements and projects. You will use a combination of industry knowledge, tools and technology to create solutions for client problems. This role has an Audit focus but also requires the ability to apply such skills to non-audit clients.
Preliminary Analysis and Data Exploration
- Conduct analysis to understand client’s business, determine and prioritise client needs and identify opportunities for business enhancement
- Carry out research, data collection and conduct appropriate analysis to derive valuable insights for client needs
- Preparation and exploration of client data including statistical analyses
Data Analytics and Modelling
- Build and implement models for a variety of purposes using a wide range of tools and applications
- Assist with analytical and data science modelling for specific client requirements
- Carry out analytical and statistical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis, business campaign investigations, activity-based costing, financial modelling etc.
- Assist with the development of BI reporting dashboards
- Automation of manual client processes
Management
- Support management in the sales process and delivery of projects
- Compile client reports, marketing documentation and presentations using Word and PowerPoint.
- Work, interact and communicate with clients
- Contribute to business development as well a suggest new service offerings
- Develop junior team members
Qualifications & Experience required
- CA (SA)
- Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Experience using relevant analytics platforms would be an advantage (SAS, SQL, Python, Power BI)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Experience
Completed 3 years of articles as an Audit Trainee
Desire to develop your career within an Analytics Consulting/Advisory environment
- Seeking individuals that have a passion for analytics and wanting a career in Analytical space
- Individual will be required to expand their skillset to appropriate programming languages such as SQL, SAS, etc.
What you’ll do / Specialized Competencies
- Support management in the delivery of projects
- Gain exposure to a wide range of projects, clients and industries
- Assist with analysis to determine client needs and prepare client recommendations utilising a combination of industry knowledge, tools and technology
- Demonstrate personal insight when solving business issues
- Apply auditing and risk focussed skills to deliver robust solutions to clients
- Carry out research, data collection and conduct analysis
- Compile financial models
- Carry out analytical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis and activity-based costing
- Assist with the development of reporting dashboards
- Compile reports, marketing documentation and presentations
- Contribute to business development
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