Compugen is Canada's largest privately-owned Technology Ally. To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations delivering experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centered and technology-enabled.
Dreaming, designing, and delivering isn't just a mantra for us — it's a way of life. We believe that technology is the conduit, but our people – they are the connection that truly makes the magic happen!
We are a human-centered culture where we prioritize your well-being and are invested in helping you reach your fullest potential. We're not only focused on achieving our goals — we're dedicated to helping you achieve yours.
If you're relentlessly curious, driven to make a difference, and collaborative at the core, then you belong with us.
The Audit Data Analytics Specialist supports the Internal Audit function by designing and delivering data-driven insights that strengthen audit planning, testing, monitoring, and reporting. This role leverages advanced analytics, automation, AI, and visualization tools to identify risks, evaluate controls, detect anomalies, and improve audit effectiveness across the organization. Working closely with internal auditors and business stakeholders, the specialist develops scalable analytical solutions that enhance governance, compliance, and continuous control monitoring.
- Design, develop, and execute data analytics to support audit planning, risk assessments, testing, monitoring, and reporting activities.
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Apply automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced analytics techniques to improve audit efficiency and strengthen risk and control assessments.
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Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, fraud indicators, and potential control weaknesses.
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Develop and maintain reusable analytical models and repeatable testing methodologies to support ongoing audit engagements.
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Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and other reporting tools to communicate complex findings to both technical and business audiences.
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Validate source data, identify data quality issues, and collaborate with audit teams and business stakeholders to resolve inconsistencies and limitations.
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Document analytics methodologies, business logic, assumptions, data sources, and testing procedures to ensure transparency, repeatability, and auditability.
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Partner with Internal Audit leadership to expand the use of data analytics across audit engagements and regulatory compliance activities.
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Support the implementation of continuous control monitoring and data-driven governance practices across business functions.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve audit coverage, operational efficiency, and organizational risk management.
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Stay current with emerging technologies, audit analytics practices, and industry trends to continually enhance audit capabilities.
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
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Progressive experience in internal audit, audit analytics, data analytics, risk management, or a related analytical role.
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Experience supporting internal or external audit engagements using data-driven methodologies.
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Experience developing dashboards, reports, and analytical models to support business decision-making.
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Experience working with large enterprise datasets and performing data validation, cleansing, and quality assessments.
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Proficiency with SQL and Python for querying, transforming, validating, and analyzing data.
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Experience with Power BI, Databricks, SAS, or similar business intelligence and analytics platforms.
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Knowledge of data visualization, data governance, and data quality best practices.
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Experience applying automation, AI, or machine learning concepts within audit or risk management environments is considered an asset.
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Continuing education in auditing, project management, technology, data analytics, or related disciplines is considered an asset.
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Professional audit certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or related designations are considered an asset.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to business stakeholders.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
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Knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and internal audit best practices is considered an asset.
At Compugen, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We actively recruit from all groups, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We recognize the importance of removing barriers to participation and provide accommodation upon request to all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, our People & Culture representative will work with you to meet your needs in a confidential and respectful manner. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table-and we are taking deliberate action to make this a reality.
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