AD Senior Data Analytics Auditor

Company Overview

AMSTED Industries is a diversified global manufacturer of industrial components serving primarily the railroad, vehicular and construction and building markets.

Combining leading-edge manufacturing processes with a history of continuous innovation, we’re proud to be leaders in each of the market segments we serve.

 

Operating under the Amsted Industries umbrella since 1962, today we’re meeting the growing needs of a global market with 67 facilities in 10 countries across 6 continents.

Amsted is employee owned, which allows our employees to share in the success of the company and provides employees with significant retirement savings.

 

Role Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Data Analytics Auditor to join our Internal Audit team at our corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.

This role is ideal for individuals who are interested in leveraging data-driven insights to assess risk, enhance internal controls, and drive operational improvements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting audit activities by analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends, and providing actionable recommendations.

This position offers exposure to various aspects of the Company's operations and serves as a strong foundation for future career growth within accounting, finance, IT, and operations.

 

Responsibilities:


* Develop and implement data analytics strategies to support internal audit objectives.


* Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and areas of risk.


* Utilize data visualization tools to present audit findings and insights effectively.


* Collaborate with audit team members to integrate data analytics into audit programs.


* Assist in the development and execution of continuous auditing techniques.


* Support the assessment of financial statements, compliance, and operational processes.


* Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks.


* Work with IT and business units to access relevant data sources and ensure data integrity.


* Assist in special projects and process improvement initiatives as requested by management.


* Support external audit engagements by providing data analytics and testing assistance.

 

Qualifications:


* A Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field is required.


* 4+ years of experience in data analytics, audit, finance, risk management, or related fields.


* Proficiency in data analytics tools such as IDEA or ACL, data visualization tools such as Power BI, or Tableau, and/or programing languages such as SQL, Python, or R,.


* Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit principles.


* Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls is a plus.


* Exceptional analytical, problem-solv...