Manager Audit - Data Analytics

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is a leading global food company headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. The Internal Audit team seeks a data analytics professional to develop analytics and automation solutions across audits, driving evidence-based insights and efficiency.

You will build policy-driven reporting, understand core business data flows, and collaborate with IT and business units to deliver value. Travel and relocation support may be available as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to develop advanced Power BI dashboards and visualizations.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying, transformation and analysis.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting technologies in audit or risk functions.
• Familiarity with IT operations, applications, databases and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Create risk-focused data analytics and automation solutions for the Audit Service team across audits.
• Develop policy-driven reporting to reduce manual testing and speed audits.
• Understand technology and data flows in core business processes.
• Incorporate data into analytics tools to create visualizations and reports highlighting risks.
• Collaborate with IT and functional teams to ensure data value and alignment with objectives.
• Support on-site analytics for audits and special projects.
• Assist fraud investigations with analytics and liaise with Compliance and Security teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Power BI dashboards

SQL

Data analytics tools

IT operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Technology/Data Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Teammate

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY Tyson Foods, Inc. is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, IBP® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has over 141,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. The Internal Audit function is responsible for providing an objective evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls. This position is responsible for providing data analytics and automation solutions with a focus on strategic capability development in support of Tyson’s Internal Audit function. The role will provide data analytics support to the team across operations, corporate, IT and international audits. This role will also work to develop visual tools to assist in the annual risk assessment, continuous monitoring of operations, automation of controls testing and special projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create risk-focused data analytics and automation solutions for the Audit Service team, with accountability for the planning, alignment, execution and reporting phases of the supported audits
• Develop policy-driven and exception-based reporting to support the reduction of manual audit test areas and reduce time to perform audits while identifying value added insights
• Gain an understanding of technology used to execute core business processes, along with the data schemas, dependencies and flows.
• Incorporate data into analytics tools to create visualizations and reports that highlight key risks and anomalies
• Develop and manage relationships with IT and functional teams to ensure data and metrics provide value to the organization, provide an accurate reflection of the business and align with strategic data objectives
• Work with audit team to adopt and integrate analytics in audit procedures, including on-site support for key analytics areas and projects
• Utilize analytics to support fraud investigations, and other special investigations in confidence and with appropriate interfaces with the Compliance, Ethics and Security teams
• Mentor and lead group of data champions within the audit team to develop analytics and visualizations skillsets
• Act as a leader and role model to promote a workplace culture that values diversity of thought, promotes integrity and creates an atmosphere that supports and fosters accountability
• Provide a broad understanding of the food production industry business model, its associated risks and opportunities and a detailed understanding of business processes and controls
• Proactively identify opportunities for audit process automation and continuous auditing/monitoring through use of analytics, robotics process automation (RPA), and other tools.
• Leverage technology and data to optimize and maximize the effectiveness of the internal audit process and engagements

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Technology, Data Science, or other business-related disciplines. Master’s degree in Data science, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years of audit or data analytics experience preferred. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred. Experience using data analytics tools within audit, accounting, or risk management function. Experience leveraging data-driven approaches to identify risks, trends, and process improvement opportunities Prior experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, or RISE preferred.
• Computer Skills: Standard computing skills Microsoft Office SAP Knowledge of Teammate preferred.
• Required Technical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to develop advanced Power BI dashboards and visualizations to communicate business insights and audit findings. Proficiency in SQL for data querying, transformation, and analysis. Experience with data analytics and reporting technologies. General understanding of IT operations, including applications, databases, interfaces, and system integrations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management strong presentation skills.
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
• Supervisory: Manages a group of personnel who perform related tasks and activities.
• Travel: 1-5 trips per year. Opportunity for international travel (approximately 10-15% based on business needs)
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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