Data Analytics Auditor: Net-Zero Transformation

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

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.