Internal Auditor-Data Analytics

Schneider Electric North America; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor Data Analytics. You will leverage data sources, assess internal controls, and optimize audit processes. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years in data science, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SQL and Python. Join a dynamic team committed to improving operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Data Science.
• Proven experience in data analytics, auditing, and risk management.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and programming.

Responsibilities

• Query and leverage data sources within Schneider Electric.
• Identify performance improvement areas.
• Execute data extraction scripts and propose visualizations.
• Train teams and auditees for autonomous access.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or Data Science

Tools

SQL

Oracle Database

Python

R

Tableau

ACL

Alteryx

Job description

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for an Internal Auditor Data Analytics in Dubai.

Global Internal Audit (GIA) department is part of the Governance Function within Schneider Electric (SE) and operates from several locations across the world.

This position will be a key player in elevating the level of Internal Control across the entire region. You will interact with all facets and levels of business in North and South America, network with many functional experts, global process owners and be exposed to the Global Internal Audit team members around the world. The Schneider Electric Internal Control framework encompasses all areas of the business including but not limited to: Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, HR, Pricing, Solutions (Projects), Field Services as well as the traditional Finance and Accounting Operations.

The objective of the position is to support internal audit or internal control missions in order to:

• Query and leverage data sources such as ERPs, SAP, Concur, etc. within Schneider Electric
• Assess the level of internal control within Schneider Electric
• Identify areas where the performance can be improved
• Optimize and improve auditors sampling methods
• Measure how operational risks are monitored and mitigated Leverage Group tools & databases to deliver analytical insights on compliance or business risks Back-office analytical work
• Drive project on data extraction to ensure smooth access to all relevant internal systems
• Maintain & improve scripts to ensure their reliability & effectiveness
• Understand business processes, the IT environment / landscape, how SE entities are using it, as well as business impacts of system configurations
• Measure vulnerabilities in Group systems to mitigate fraud risks or potential capital losses
• Ensure understanding of analyses by audit / control teams
• Train teams and auditees to allow autonomous access to standard analyses
• Suggest additional analytics in various domains (finance, purchasing, HR, Sales & Marketing, Pricing, Logistics, etc) to be included in missions
• Suggest innovative visualizations of results

When supporting an audit

• Execute data extraction scripts
• Consolidate results & propose impactful visualizations
• Conduct interviews and perform additional tests to validate working assumptions & ensure analytical reliability
• Liaise with audit/control team on a daily basis to ensure analytics are fully leveraged

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Data Science
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or Data Science
• Proven experience in data analytics, auditing, and risk management
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Oracle Database, Python, R, and data visualization and dashboarding, ACL, Machine learning, Scripting and statistics languages (Python, etc.) and Tableau

Technical Competencies:

• ACL
• SQL
• Oracle database
• Data visualization and dashboarding
• Machine learning
• Scripting and statistics languages (Python, etc.)
• Tableau
• Alteryx

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.