The Sr. Data Analytics Auditor is a highly analytical and skilled data specialist who helps Internal Audit effectively leverage the vast amount of AutoZone data by providing ad-hoc and project-based data analysis support and developing and maintaining analytics tools used for supporting Audit projects across all functional areas (Store Operations, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, etc.). The position helps the team deliver valuable recommendations to mitigate risk, strengthen control structures, and improve operational efficiency. The Sr. Data Analytics Auditor will work with Internal Audit leadership to develop and execute a centralized process for supporting audit project teams and Company initiatives by providing services such as data mining, statistical analysis and dashboarding and reporting. This will require interaction with team members across Internal Audit and other critical functional areas to understand their requirements in order to develop data analysis solutions. In addition, this individual will be responsible for delivering training to the Internal Audit team members on the standard business intelligence and analytics tools used in the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide services such as data mining, statistical analysis, dashboarding, and reporting to the Internal Audit team

• Help audit project teams by providing analytical insights gleaned through research and data analysis

• Enhance data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytical tools for audit project teams and the business

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of AutoZone’s data tables available for analysis and guide and educate staff members

• Extend and enhance AutoZone’s data with third-party data sources

• Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis

• Perform ad-hoc analysis and present results in a clear and creative manner

• Create automated fraud and risk detection tools to continuously audit and monitor activity

• Maintain and enhance the audit department’s internal KPI reporting

• Integrate data analytics into Enterprise Risk Management, annual risk assessment, and project planning

• Deliver training to department associates on the standard BI and analytics tools used in the department

  Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analysis, Finance, Accounting, or other related business field. Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of Audit experience

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years data analysis experience

• Experience and proficiency in analyzing structured and unstructured data

• Strong data mining skills and familiarity with the BI tools and technology such as R, Python, Big Query, and Looker. PeopleSoft or SAP experience a plus.

• Familiarity with data visualization tools to develop dashboards and reporting

• Able to identify and address data imperfections such as missing values, inconsistent string and/or data formatting

• Able to know the context of the business situation at hand with regards to data and able to predict questions and challenges to assumptions and conclusions

• Able to describe findings or the way techniques work to audiences, both technical and non-technical

  Benefits at AutoZone

  AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

  Some of these benefits include:

  • Competitive pay and paid time off

  • Unrivaled company culture

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options  

  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

  • Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone In-store discount

  • 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan

  • AutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical health

  • Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement 

  Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Autozoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.com