Audit – IT Audit (Analyst)

Job Title: Audit – IT Audit (Analyst) Company: Forvis Mazars Job Category: Data Science Roles & Responsibilities: Role: Audit – IT Audit (Analyst) Purpose of the role The Analyst / Senior Analysts is a hands\-on technical contributor within the IT Audit team. The role focuses on executing IT audit procedures (normal as well as AI\-enabled), developing analytics scripts and prototypes, and supporting senior team members in building out the firm’s AI audit capability. The Analyst / Senior Analysts typically operates on defined workstreams under the guidance of an Assistant Manager or Manager. Key responsibilities * Develop and maintain AI\-enabled audit accelerators, scripts and analytics routines (data ingestion, control testing, anomaly detection, journal entry testing automation). * Support audit teams in the operational use of AI tools (Copilot\-style assistants, data platforms) on live engagements. * Document the technical approach, parameters and limitations of each AI accelerator so that the work is reproducible and auditable. * Execute audit procedures on client AI/ML systems under supervision: data quality and lineage testing, model documentation review, output sampling, basic bias and explainability checks. * Contribute to the integration of AI considerations into ITGC, ITAC and SOX testing under the methodology defined by senior team members. * Track AI regulatory developments (EU AI Act, sectoral guidance) and summarise impacts for the team. * Perform exploratory data analysis on large datasets extracted from SAP, Oracle and other ERP systems. * Build dashboards, scripts and simple models to support audit procedures (Python, SQL, Power BI / Tableau). * Translate analytical outputs into audit\-relevant insights with the support of senior staff. * 1 to 4 years in data analytics, data science, AI/ML, IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity or software development. * Prior exposure to audit or assurance projects (ITGC, ITAC, SOX, PCAOB) is appreciated but not mandatory. Work Location: Pune, India Availability: Full time

Required qualifications Education * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or a related quantitative/technical discipline OR Chartered Accountant / ACCA with experience in IT Audit or AI. Certifications Experience General technical skills * Working proficiency in Python and SQL. * Solid understanding of data structures and exploratory data analysis. * Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau. * Awareness of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is appreciated. * Exposure to SAP or Oracle data extraction is appreciated. Soft skills At Forvis Mazars, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We provide equal opportunities for growth and advancement, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Join a global team where your unique perspective helps shape a more equitable and innovative future. If you’re ready to make an impact and elevate your career, we’d love to hear from you. Key Skills: Data Science, Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau Salary: INR 306232 - 560000 per yearly