Job Description
Junior Executive – Data Analyst
Internal Audit Department
We are looking for a Junior Executive – Data Analyst to join our Internal Audit Team and contribute to strengthening audit effectiveness through data analytics, exception reporting, continuous auditing, and dashboard development.
Role Profile
We are looking for a Junior Executive – Data Analyst to join our Internal Audit Team and contribute to strengthening audit effectiveness through data analytics, exception reporting, continuous auditing, and dashboard development.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the IT Department to extract and obtain relevant data from various systems and databases to support Internal Audit activities.
- Design, develop, and maintain exception reports, analytical models, and interactive dashboards using Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
- Perform data validation and testing of reports, dashboards, and analytical outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
- Analyze large volumes of data to identify unusual trends, anomalies, exceptions, control weaknesses, and potential risk areas.
- Support the development and enhancement of continuous auditing and data analytics initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve audit efficiency through data-driven analysis and automated reporting.
- Maintain appropriate documentation relating to data sources, analytical procedures, reports, dashboards, and testing performed.
- Continuously explore and apply new Tableau features, data analytics techniques, and emerging technologies to enhance the organization's audit analytics capabilities.
- Work closely with Internal Audit, IT, and other relevant departments to support data-driven audit assignments.
Candidate Profile
- A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering/Development, Data Science, Management, or a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, or a related field.
- Sound knowledge of Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and Reporting using Tableau or similar data analytics tools.
- Strong working knowledge of SQL and Advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of data extraction, data validation, data modeling, and dashboard development will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Internal Audit processes, internal controls, risk management, and audit methodologies will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of data.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and communicate analytical findings effectively.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
“Successful Candidate will be provided with an attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits commensurate with benchmarked institutions.”
Any form of canvassing will be regarded as a disqualification.
Applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae with names of two non-related referees, copies of relevant certificates along with a passport size photograph to the address given below on or before 15th October 2026.
Application should be sent to: Head of HR, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, No. 1161, Maradana Road, Colombo 08. Web: www.plc.lk | E-mail: careers@plc.lk. We will correspond only with applicants short-listed for interview.