Senior Internal Audit-Data Analyst

Saia Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Internal Audit-Data Analyst to execute risk-based audits and provide data-driven insights. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant analytics experience, especially within internal audit. The position requires proficiency in SQL and Python, along with strong knowledge of audit principles. Responsibilities include designing analytics solutions, developing audit procedures, and creating reports. The role is based in Johns Creek, GA, and may involve occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data analytics or related experience, preferably within public accounting or internal audit.
• Strong experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of audit principles and enterprise risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based assurance and advisory engagements to support the organization.
• Lead planning and reporting of corporate audits.
• Develop complex data analytics procedures to address audit objectives.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Python

Alteryx

Power BI

SSAS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, data science, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Internal Audit-Data Analyst executes risk-based assurance and advisory engagements in alignment with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards to provide independent, objective insight that supports the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value. Leverages advanced data analytics and AI technologies to enhance audit and enterprise risk management effectiveness while designing and operationalizing analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring solutions across financial, operational, and compliance activities.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Partners with audit teams to identify and design analytics-driven solutions that enhance risk assessment, audit testing, and continuous monitoring activities in support of the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Leads the planning, execution, and reporting of corporate audits, ensuring compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Develops and executes complex data analytics procedures to address audit objectives, detect anomalies, and evaluate potential risks or opportunities.
• Extracts, cleans, transforms, and prepares data from multiple systems using tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and Excel Power Query.
• Applies programming skills in SQL and Python to design repeatable workflows that enable automated testing, continuous monitoring, and data-driven audit processes.
• Creates dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate results and support decision-making across all levels of the organization.
• Assists in risk assessments and develops value-added recommendations, insights, trends, and risk identification through data analytics for audit teams, management, and executives.
• Identifies trends and patterns that indicate control weaknesses, inefficiencies, or fraud, and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public, including customers; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately complete various documents, reports and records required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, data science, information systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of data analytics or related experience, preferably within public accounting or internal audit in a publicly held company.
• Strong experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and Excel Power Query.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of audit principles, enterprise risk management, and Global Internal Audit Standards with relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or analytics tools.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of office materials/boxes up to 25 lbs.
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction) to read, prepare, and communicate information.
• Occasional movement, bending, and reaching as needed to perform office tasks or attend meetings.
• Some travel may be required, including overnight travel.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.