Auditor with Data Analytics

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB Group Internal Audit in Ireland seeks an Auditor specialized in Data Analytics to support ESB’s strategic transformation and low-carbon journey. You will join a skilled audit team, applying data analytics to deliver audits across ESB business units and Governance, Risk & Compliance engagements.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate findings into actionable recommendations, strengthen risk management, and advance continuous auditing practices within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional or third-level qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years' professional experience overall, including at least 3 years in internal audit, external audit, finance, risk management or governance roles.
• Proven capability in the use of industry-standard data analytics methodologies.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL, Python, Alteryx, Excel or similar) to extract, analyse and interpret data in support of audit, risk management and assurance activities.
• Ability to plan and organise work at scale, delivering to required timescales and quality.
• Good understanding of governance, risk management and audit frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and teamwork skills.
• Institute of Internal Auditors Certification.
• Recognisedprofessional Data Science / Data Analytics qualification.
• Industry certifications in governance, riskmanagementor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Impact Audits: Plan, manage, and deliver audit assignments that support ESB’s strategic priorities and operational goals.
• Lead Data-Driven Auditing: Apply data analytics and data-enabled audit methodologies to support and accelerate assurance and Fraud Risk Management activities.
• Deliver Risk Assessments: Conduct data-driven risk assessments to inform audit scoping and planning activities.
• Enable Continuous Monitoring: Support the establishment of continuous monitoring for assurance and Fraud Risk Management activities.
• Develop Analytics Capability: Enhance Internal Audit’s data analytics capability through dashboards, automated testing routines, and continuous auditing techniques.
• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with business stakeholders to obtain, analyse, and interpret data, translating findings into actionable audit insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate for Delivery: Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver the audit schedule efficiently and contribute to ESB’s overall success.
• Champion Best Practice: Apply industry-leading data analytics methodologies, drive process improvement, and continuously develop professional skills in auditing, analytics, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate Insights: Present findings and recommendations to management, supporting issue resolution and informed strategic decision-making.
• Support Integrity and Wellbeing: Participate in investigations as required and promote ESB’s values relating to health, safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Python

Alteryx

Excel

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Institute of Internal Auditors Certification

Data Science / Data Analytics qualification

Governance, Risk Management or Compliance certs

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

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Asan Auditorfocused on using Data Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in supporting ESB’s commitment to achieving NetZero by 2040 for the customers and communities we serve. Through your work across all ESB business areas you will help ensure that ESB’s strategic transformation and operational activities are aligned with our ambitiousdecarbonisationgoals, continued financial strength and customer empowerment. By delivering high-impact data informed audits, and shaping risk management practices, you will provide assurance that our initiatives are aligned with strategy,robust,risks are proactively managed, and opportunities for innovation areidentifiedand acted upon. Your insights and recommendations will directly contribute to ESB’s journey towards a low-carbon future, supporting theorganisation’sresilience, agility, and leadership in the energy transition.

Join ESB Group Internal Audit in a role that places you at thecentreof strategic transformation and operational excellence. Asan Auditor using Data Analytics,you’llwork with a skilled audit team and a dedicated fraud risk management function to deliver a diverse portfolio of assignments across all ESB Business Units.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how ESB manages risk, drives innovation, and achieves its strategicobjectives.You’llcollaborate on projects that enhance ESB’s resilience and agility, gaining exposure to a wide range of strategic, technological, and operational activities. Your insights will help shape decision-making and support continuous improvement across theorganisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Impact Audits: Plan, manage, and deliver audit assignments that support ESB’s strategic priorities and operational goals.
• Lead Data-Driven Auditing: Apply data analytics and data-enabled audit methodologies to support and accelerate assurance and Fraud Risk Management activities.
• Deliver Risk Assessments: Conduct data-driven risk assessments to inform audit scoping and planning activities.
• Enable Continuous Monitoring: Support the establishment of continuous monitoring for assurance and Fraud Risk Management activities.
• Develop Analytics Capability: Enhance Internal Audit’s data analytics capability through dashboards, automated testing routines, and continuous auditing techniques.
• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with business stakeholders to obtain, analyse, and interpret data, translating findings into actionable audit insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate for Delivery: Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver the audit schedule efficiently and contribute to ESB’s overall success.
• Champion Best Practice: Apply industry-leading data analytics methodologies, drive process improvement, and continuously develop professional skills in auditing, analytics, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate Insights: Present findings and recommendations to management, supporting issue resolution and informed strategic decision-making.
• Support Integrity and Wellbeing: Participate in investigations as required and promote ESB’s values relating to health, safety, and wellbeing.

Experience and Qualifications

• Recognised professional or third-level qualification, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5+ years' professional experience overall, including at least 3 years in internal audit, external audit, finance, risk management or governance roles
• Proven capability in the use of industry-standard data analytics methodologies
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL, Python, Alteryx, Excel or similar) to extract, analyse and interpret data in support of audit, risk management and assurance activities
• Ability to plan and organise work at scale, delivering to required timescales and quality
• Good understanding of governance, risk management and audit frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and teamwork skills
• Institute of Internal Auditors Certification
• Recognisedprofessional Data Science / Data Analytics qualification
• Industry certifications in governance, riskmanagementor compliance

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam, Dublin 2.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

This role reports to the GIA Audit Manager for Portfolio.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

11th November 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.